Effective Communication
Write, speak, read, and otherwise communicate…
* accurately within a specified domain
* to a variety of contexts, audiences, and purposes
* with clarity of expression
* logically in both content and organization
* correctly (e.g., grammar, syntax, punctuation)
* in a mature style
Critical Thinking
* Define and analyze problems clearly
* Think independently, creatively, and logically
* Reason
* Apply appropriate problem solving methods
* Combine evidence to support a theory or argument
* Analyze and synthesize multiple types of information from multiple perspectives
* Display skeptical inquiry
Global Awareness and Responsible Citizenship
* Display awareness of local and global issues
* Value and respect diversity
* Value and respect multiple perspectives
* Value his or her place and role in a global community
* Make informed decisions
* Recognize the ethical implications of personal behavior
* Recognize the ethical implications of political, social, and economic institutions
* Demonstrate good citizenship in the classroom, workplace, and community
Information Literacy
* Assess an information need and develop an effective search strategy
* Locate and gather relevant information resources using appropriate technologies
* Critically evaluate information and information sources.
* Organize and/or synthesize information
* Effectively communicate information using appropriate technologies
* Recognize ethical and legal issues surrounding the use of information
* Display ethical behavior in the use of information
Aesthetic Literacy and Appreciation
* Recognize diverse elements of beauty and form
* Identify and differentiate artistic elements and techniques
* Recognize the value of artistic expression in visual and performing arts, literature, an language
* Appraise artistic experiences with informed sensitivity
Productive Work Habits
* Display intellectual curiosity
* Demonstrate the ability to work independently and collaboratively
* Display strong work ethics and responsibility
* Participate in activities in the classroom, workplaces, and community
* Display strong academic and workplace ethics, such s good study habits, time management, organizational skills, and efficient and appropriate use of campus resources.
MiraCosta College is a community college located in the northern coastal region of San Diego County, California. MiraCosta College is located at One Barnard Drive, Oceanside, California 92056. It also has a campus in Cardiff-by-the-Sea and a community learning center in Oceanside.
MiraCosta was founded in 1934. Classes began in a wing at Oceanside High School. Originally, MiraCosta was known as the Oceanside-Carlsbad Junior College. There were 122 students enrolled and 20 faculty members. It was the second community college to be established in San Diego County. Only 16 courses were initially offered and they counted as credit toward advanced standing at the University of California.
By 1959, Oceanside-Carlsbad Junior College enrollment had grown to 500 full time students in classrooms on 30 acres adjacent to Oceanside High School. In 1960, voters approved a separate community college district and a bond issue to provide funding for a new college campus.
In 1964, the college relocated to its present hilltop location and was renamed MiraCosta College. The name MiraCosta (Spanish for "behold the coast") refers to the panoramic ocean and coastal mountain views from the campus. The property was purchased for $575,000 and was part of a parcel owned by renowned ice skater Sonja Henie. A neighborhood in Oceanside named Henie Hills is to the west of the campus.
The district once again expanded in 1976 to include all of the North County coastal communities from Camp Pendleton to Del Mar. By 1978, enrollment was more than 7,000 students. A satellite campus opened in Del Mar in a vacant elementary school. This campus served students who lived in the southern portion of the district. In the first semester, 1,034 credit students enrolled. Soon after, MiraCosta purchased a scenic 48-acre parcel near the San Elijo Lagoon in Cardiff-by-the-Sea. The San Elijo campus opened in 1988 to 2,500 credit students.
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In State vs. Out-of-State
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| Percent of Students International: | 2% |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 660 | $ 4,284 | |
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 624 | $ 4,248 | |
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 36 | $ 36 | |
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 2,845 | 11% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 609 | 24% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 1,281 | 2% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 2,972 | 3% | |
Any Aid: |
26% |
