2026-2027 Catalog
MiraCosta College · 227 programs · 990 courses
Class schedules this year: Fall 2026
Degrees and certificates
Accounting
- Accounting Associate in Arts Degree
- Bookkeeping Associate in Arts Degree
- Accounting Certificate of Achievement
- Bookkeeping Certificate of Achievement
- Professional Accounting: Preparing for the CPA Exam Certificate of Achievement
- Accounting Assistant Certificate of Proficiency
- Computerized Accounting Applications Certificate of Proficiency
- Income Tax Preparer Certificate of Proficiency
- Income Tax Professional Certificate of Proficiency
- Payroll Professional Certificate of Proficiency
Administration of Justice
- Law Enforcement Associate in Arts Degree
- Administration of Justice for Transfer Associate in Science Degree
- Law Enforcement Certificate of Achievement
Adult High School
- Program Student Learning Outcomes Adult High School Diploma
- Diploma Requirements Adult High School Diploma
- Basic Education for Academic or Workforce Preparation Certificate of Competency
- High School Equivalency Preparation Certificate of Competency
Anthropology
- Anthropology for Transfer Associate in Arts Degree
- Global Health Certificate of Achievement
Art
- Art History for Transfer Associate in Arts Degree
- Studio Arts for Transfer Associate in Arts Degree
- Digital Photography Associate in Arts Degree
- Digital Photography Certificate of Achievement
- Museum Studies Certificate of Achievement
Automotive Technology
- Automotive Technology Associate in Arts Degree
- Automotive Electronics, Computers, and Emissions and/or HVAC Certificate of Achievement
- Automotive/Motorcycle Maintenance and Light Repair Certificate of Achievement
- Automotive Technology Certificate of Achievement
- California Smog Check Technician Certificate of Achievement
- Electric, Hybrid, and Alternative-Fuel Vehicle Technician Certificate of Achievement
- Master Technician Certificate of Achievement
- Automotive Electronics Certificate of Proficiency
- Automotive Quick Service Assistant Certificate of Proficiency
- Automotive Repair: Drive-Train Specialist Certificate of Proficiency
- Automotive Alignment, Brakes, and Suspension Certificate of Proficiency
- Basic Engine Performance Certificate of Proficiency
- Electric Vehicle, Hybrid Vehicle, and Engine Performance Certificate of Proficiency
Biology
- Biology for Transfer Associate in Science Degree
Biotechnology
- Biomanufacturing Bachelor of Science Degree
- Biomanufacturing Associate in Science Degree
- Research and Development Associate in Science Degree
- Biomanufacturing Certificate of Achievement
- Bioprocess Technology Certificate of Achievement
- Laboratory Skills Certificate of Achievement
- Research and Development Certificate of Achievement
Business Administration
- Business Administration 2.0 for Transfer Associate in Science Degree
- Entrepreneurship Associate in Arts Degree
- Management Associate in Arts Degree
- Marketing Associate in Arts Degree
- Retail Management Associate in Arts Degree
- Supply Chain Management (SCM) Associate in Arts Degree
- Entrepreneurship Certificate of Achievement
- Management Certificate of Achievement
- Marketing Certificate of Achievement
- Retail Management Certificate of Achievement
- Social Media for Business Certificate of Achievement
- Supply Chain Management Certificate of Achievement
- Business Administration Certificate of Proficiency
- Business Fundamentals Certificate of Proficiency
- Business Quick Startup Certificate of Proficiency
- Entrepreneurship Fundamentals Certificate of Proficiency
- Project Management Certificate of Proficiency
- Social Entrepreneurship Certificate of Proficiency
Child Development
- Child Development Associate Teacher Associate in Arts Degree
- Child Development Master Teacher Associate in Arts Degree
- Child Development Site Supervisor Associate in Arts Degree
- Child Development Teacher Associate in Arts Degree
- Child and Adolescent Development for Transfer Associate in Arts Degree
- Early Childhood Education for Transfer Associate in Science Degree
- Child Development Associate Teacher Certificate of Achievement
- Early Intervention and Inclusion Certificate of Achievement
- Child Development Teacher Certificate of Achievement
- Child Development Master Teacher Certificate of Achievement
- Child Development Site Supervisor Certificate of Achievement
- Family Child Care Entrepreneurship Certificate of Achievement
- Child Development Assistant Teacher Certificate of Proficiency
Communication Studies
- Communication Studies for Transfer 2.0 Associate in Arts Degree
Computer Science
- Software Development Associate in Arts Degree
- Computer Science for Transfer Associate in Science Degree
- Software Development Certificate of Achievement
- Game Developer Certificate of Proficiency
- Mobile Application Development Certificate of Proficiency
Computer Studies & Information Technology
- Artificial Intelligence Certificate of Achievement
- Executive Administrative Professional Certificate of Achievement
- Computer Applications Certificate of Achievement
- Cybersecurity Certificate of Achievement
- Information Technology Certificate of Achievement
- Internet and E-Commerce Certificate of Achievement
- Management Information Systems (MIS) Certificate of Achievement
- Systems Administration Certificate of Achievement
- Tech Support Certificate of Achievement
- Administrative Assistant Certificate of Proficiency
- Computer Applications Essentials Certificate of Proficiency
- CompTIA IT Core Essentials Certificate of Proficiency
- Emerging Technologies Certificate of Proficiency
- Microsoft Office Expert Certificate of Proficiency
Dance
- Dance Associate in Arts Degree
- Dance Instructor Certificate of Achievement
Design
- Architectural Design Associate in Arts Degree
- Computer-Aided Drafting Associate in Arts Degree
- Computer-Aided Drafting and Design Associate in Arts Degree
- Mechanical Design Associate in Arts Degree
- Engineering Technology Associate in Science Degree
- Architectural Design Certificate of Achievement
- Computer-Aided Drafting Certificate of Achievement
- Computer-Aided Drafting and Design Certificate of Achievement
- Engineering Technology Certificate of Achievement
- Mechanical Design Certificate of Achievement
- Applied Design Certificate of Proficiency
- AutoCAD Certified User Certificate of Proficiency
- Engineering Design Graphics Certificate of Proficiency
- Drafting Fundamentals Certificate of Proficiency
- SolidWorks Certified User Certificate of Proficiency
- 3D Modeling and Prototyping Certificate of Proficiency
Dramatic Arts
- Theatre Arts for Transfer Associate in Arts Degree
- Design and Technology Associate in Arts Degree
- Design and Technology Certificate of Achievement
English
- English for Transfer Associate in Arts Degree
Film
- Film, Television, and Electronic Media for Transfer Associate in Science Degree
French
Geography
- Geography for Transfer Associate in Arts Degree
Gerontology
- Gerontology Associate in Arts Degree
- Optimal Aging and Older Adulthood Certificate of Proficiency
Health Education
- Public Health for Transfer Associate in Science Degree
History
- History for Transfer Associate in Arts Degree
Horticulture
- Landscape Architecture Associate in Arts Degree
- Sustainable Landscape and Turf Management Associate in Arts Degree
- Nursery/Horticulture Crop Production Associate in Arts Degree
- Pest Control Adviser Associate in Science Degree
- Sustainable Agriculture Associate in Science Degree
- Viticulture and Enology Associate in Science Degree
- Landscape Architecture Certificate of Achievement
- Nursery/Horticulture Crop Production Certificate of Achievement
- Pest Control Adviser Certificate of Achievement
- Sustainable Agriculture Certificate of Achievement
- Sustainable Landscape and Turf Management Certificate of Achievement
- Viticulture and Enology Certificate of Achievement
- Irrigation Technology Certificate of Proficiency
Hospitality
- Hospitality Management Associate in Arts Degree
- Restaurant Management Associate in Arts Degree
- Hospitality Management for Transfer Associate in Science Degree
- Hospitality Management Certificate of Achievement
- Restaurant Management Certificate of Achievement
- Food, Beverage, and Restaurant Certificate of Proficiency
- Guest Services and Concierge Certificate of Proficiency
- Meeting, Convention and Event Management Certificate of Proficiency
Interdisciplinary Studies
- Global Studies Certificate of Achievement
Italian
- Italian Associate in Arts Degree
- Italian Language and Culture Certificate of Achievement
Japanese
Kinesiology
- Yoga Instructor (300 Hours) Certificate of Achievement
- Personal Fitness Trainer Certificate of Proficiency
- Yoga Instructor (200 Hours) Certificate of Proficiency
Liberal Arts: Arts and Humanities
- Liberal Arts: Arts and Humanities Associate in Arts Degree
Liberal Arts: Business and Technology
- Liberal Arts: Business and Technology Associate in Arts Degree
Liberal Arts: Creative and Applied Arts
- Liberal Arts with an Area of Emphasis in Creative and Applied Arts Associate in Arts Degree
Liberal Arts: Health Sciences
- Liberal Arts: Health Sciences Associate in Arts Degree
Liberal Arts: Mathematics and Sciences
- Liberal Arts: Mathematics and Sciences Associate in Arts Degree
Liberal Arts: Multicultural Studies
- Liberal Arts: Multicultural Studies Associate in Arts Degree
Liberal Arts: Social and Behavioral Sciences
- Liberal Arts: Social and Behavioral Sciences Associate in Arts Degree
Lifelong Learning (General NC)
- English Fundamentals: Grammar Certificate of Competency
- English Fundamentals: Reading and Writing for Academic Preparation Certificate of Competency
- English Fundamentals: Reading and Writing for Career Preparation Certificate of Competency
Mathematics
- Data Science Associate in Science Degree
- Mathematics for Transfer 2.0 Associate in Science Degree
Media Arts & Technologies
- Graphic Design Associate in Arts Degree
- Web Development and Design Associate in Arts Degree
- Graphic Design Certificate of Achievement
- Video and Media Design Certificate of Achievement
- Web Development and Design Certificate of Achievement
- Digital Imaging and Illustration Certificate of Proficiency
- Digital Media Foundations Certificate of Proficiency
- Digital and Print Publishing Certificate of Proficiency
- Graphic Communication Certificate of Proficiency
- UI/UX Design Certificate of Proficiency
- Video and Animation Certificate of Proficiency
- Web Design Certificate of Proficiency
Medical Administrative Professional
- Medical Office Professional Associate in Arts Degree
- Medical Assistant Certificate of Achievement
- Medical Office Professional Certificate of Achievement
- Patient Care Coordinator Certificate of Achievement
- Medical Insurance and Coding Specialist Certificate of Proficiency
- Medical Office Specialist Certificate of Proficiency
Music Technology
- Music Technology Associate in Arts Degree
- Music Technology Certificate of Achievement
- Business of Music and Media Certificate of Achievement
- Music Technology Certificate of Proficiency
Noncredit English as a Second Language (NCESL)
- Beginning Noncredit ESL Certificate of Competency
- Intermediate Noncredit ESL Certificate of Competency
- Advanced Noncredit ESL Certificate of Competency
Nursing
- Licensed Vocational Nursing Associate in Arts Degree
- Registered Nursing Associate in Science Degree
- Track I: Generic ADN Associate in Science Degree
- Track II: LVN-RN (ADN) Associate in Science Degree
- Non-Degree 30-Unit Option for LVNs Associate in Science Degree
- Licensed Vocational Nursing Certificate of Achievement
- Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate of Proficiency
- Home Health Aide Certificate of Proficiency
Nutrition
- Nutrition and Dietetics for Transfer Associate in Science Degree
- Fitness Nutrition Specialist Certificate of Proficiency
Physical Science
- Sustainability Studies Certificate of Achievement
Political Science
- Law, Public Policy, and Society for Transfer Associate in Arts Degree
- Political Science for Transfer Associate in Arts Degree
Psychology
- Psychology Associate in Arts Degree
- Psychology for Transfer Associate in Arts Degree
- Human Development Associate in Arts Degree
- Research Fundamentals Certificate of Proficiency
- Volunteer Services Certificate of Proficiency
Short-Term Vocational
- Affordable Housing Management Certificate of Completion
- Computer Applications - Microsoft Word Certificate of Completion
- Computer Applications - Microsoft Excel Certificate of Completion
- Employment Success Skills Certificate of Completion
- Google Apps Certificate of Completion
- Office Clerk Certificate of Completion
- Teacher's Aide Training Certificate of Completion
Social Work and Human Services
- Social Work and Human Services for Transfer Associate in Arts Degree
Sociology
- Sociology for Transfer Associate in Arts Degree
- Social Justice Studies for Transfer: African American Studies Associate in Arts Degree
- Social Justice Studies for Transfer: Chicano Studies Associate in Arts Degree
- Social Justice Studies for Transfer: Gender Studies Associate in Arts Degree
- Social Justice Studies for Transfer: LGBTQ Studies Associate in Arts Degree
- Research Fundamentals Certificate of Proficiency
- Volunteer Services Certificate of Proficiency
Spanish
- Spanish for Transfer Associate in Arts Degree
- Spanish Certificate of Achievement
Courses by subject
- Accounting
- Administration of Justice
- Adult High School (HSAGT)
- Adult High School (HSECN)
- Adult High School (HSENG)
- Adult High School (HSETHN)
- Adult High School (HSIFA)
- Adult High School (HSMTH)
- Adult High School (HSSCI)
- Adult High School (HSUSH)
- Adult High School (HSWFP)
- Adult High School (HSWHG)
- Anthropology
- Art
- Art History
- Astronomy
- Athletics
- Automotive Technology
- Biology
- Biotechnology
- Black Studies
- Business Administration
- Career & Life Planning
- Chemistry
- Chicano/ Chicana Studies
- Child Development
- Communication Studies
- Computer Science
- Computer Studies & Information Technology
- Counseling
- Dance
- Design
- Dramatic Arts
- Earth Sciences
- Economics
- Education
- Electrical Engineering
- Engineering
- English
- English as a Second Language
- Ethnic Studies
- Film
- French
- Geography
- Geology
- German
- Gerontology
- Health Education
- History
- Horticulture
- Hospitality
- Humanities
- Italian
- Japanese
- Kinesiology
- Learning Skills
- Library Science
- Lifelong Learning (General NC) (NCART)
- Lifelong Learning (General NC) (NCHAS)
- Lifelong Learning (General NC) (NCPSY)
- Lifelong Learning (General NC) (NCWRT)
- Linguistics
- Literature
- Mathematics
- Media Arts & Technologies
- Medical Administrative Professional
- Music
- Music Technology
- Native American and Indigenous Studies
- Noncredit Adult Basic Education (NCABE)
- Noncredit Adult Basic Education (NCENG)
- Noncredit Adult Basic Education (NCMTH)
- Noncredit English as a Second Language (NCESL)
- Noncredit Health & Safety
- Noncredit Short Term Vocational Education (NCAHM)
- Noncredit Short Term Vocational Education (NCBOT)
- Noncredit Short Term Vocational Education (NCHORT)
- Noncredit Short Term Vocational Education (NCNUR)
- Noncredit Short Term Vocational Education (NCVOC)
- Noncredit Special Education
- Noncredit Workforce Preparation (NCWFP)
- Noncredit Workforce Preparation (NCWKEX)
- Nursing
- Nutrition
- Oceanography
- Philosophy
- Physical Science
- Physics
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Reading
- Religious Studies
- Social Work and Human Services
- Sociology
- Spanish
- Statistics
- Work Experience Education
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