MiraCosta College

Miracosta College Academics

Students can choose the accelarated degree program if they would like to finish all the credits for graduation in less time than normal. Miracosta College accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Additionally, Miracosta College has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

Miracosta College offers an orientation program before the start of fall classes to prepare new students for college life.

Academic Options	Yes	No
Accelerated Degree Program	√
Transfer Credits Accepted	√
AP Credit Accepted	√
IB Credits Accepted	√
Summer Classes Available	√
New Student Orientation	√

Reminder: Miracosta College may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

Which Courses Will I Take At Miracosta College?

Miracosta College has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are not required to fulfill a language requirement

Students are not required to take a computer class to graduate.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	No
Math	false
Science	false
Computer	No

Reminder: Check with Miracosta College directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at Miracosta College

When choosing a major, Miracosta College students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Miracosta College.

Student Designed Majors

Miracosta College allows students to design their own major, if desired. If students would like to study something that is not offered as an official major, designing their own major is a great alternative.

Senior Projects

Miracosta College does not require students to complete a senior project.

Double Majoring at Miracosta College

Miracosta College offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Double majoring may mean taking more courses, but it can provide a unique combination of experience that helps students stand out when looking for a job or applying to grad school.

Frequently Asked Questions About MiraCosta College

Does Miracosta College Offer Learning Disability Services?

✅ Miracosta College does offer services for students with disabilities.

Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.

Does Miracosta College Offer Online Classes?

✅ Miracosta College has distance learning options for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does Miracosta College Offer AP Credit?

✅ Miracosta College offers some credit for Advanced Placement (AP) classes taken in high school. Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does Miracosta College Have An Honors Program?

✅ Miracosta College offers an honors program for highly-qualified applicants.

Does Miracosta College Require Internships?

❌ Students at Miracosta College are not required to complete an internship as a graduation requirement.

Students can still look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job. While Miracosta College does not require internships for students of any major, internships are a great way to get work experience, discover career paths that might fit you, or rule out ones that don't.

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