CTE and Associate Degree Online Advisement Part One
You will be required to complete a quiz at the end of the Online CTE Advisement
Part Two. An accessible online version of the Advisement quiz is available for
screen reader users; please contact Robert Erichsen, Access Specialist, at
rerichsen@miracosta.edu to arrange this.
Slide 1: Welcome to
MiraCosta College Online Advisement
Welcome to MiraCosta College Online student Advisement Session.
Slide 2: Welcome to the CTE and Associate Degree Advisement
The Counseling Department welcomes you to the Career Technical Education (CTE)
and Associate Degree Advisement Session.
Slide 3: Student Goals
Students who attend MiraCosta have many different goals. Four goals commonly
pursued by MiraCosta students are: 1) Transfer to a four-year university, 2) Earn an
associate degree, 3) Complete one or more career technical education certificates, or 4)
Take courses for personal interest.
Slide 4: Advisement Overview
Part One of this advisement session will provide an overview of various Career
Technical Education Programs offered at MiraCosta. We’ll also explain the different
certificate and associate degree options available to you.
Slide 5: Advisement Overview
Part Two will cover class scheduling and assessment results.
Slide 6: Advisement Overview
At the end of Part Two, you will take a quiz. You must use your SURF ID and password
to take the quiz and get credit toward matriculation requirements. The quiz covers
information from both Part One and Part Two. We recommend you review both parts
before taking the quiz.
Slide 7: Overview of Certificates and Degrees
In the following slides we’ll cover the various certificates and degrees offered at
Miracosta College. . We offer Certificates of Proficiency, Certificates of Achievement;
Associate in Arts or Sciences Degree in Career Technical Education; and an Associate
in Arts Degree in Liberal Arts or a specific Academic Major.
Slide 8: Certificates
We offer two types of certificates. The list of Certificates can be found online and
outlined in the college catalog. Certificates of Achievement can be used as a major for
an Associate’s Degree in Career Technical Education. Certificates are great for
technical-skills training, short-term goals, and workforce advancement. Certificates of
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Achievement are usually 18 units or more coursework. Several Certificates of
Achievement may be used as a major for an A.A. degree. Certificates of Proficiency
require less than 18 units of coursework, and these certificates cannot be used for the
major of an A.A. degree. A minimum grade of a “C” must be received in each course in
the certificate. Lastly, you must earn a 2.0 overall grade point average (gpa) to receive
the certificate.
Slide 9: CTE Movie
MiraCosta College offers a variety of Career Technical Education programs. To learn
more about our offerings, read the college catalog.
Slide 10: Associate Degree Requirements
To earn an Associate Degree, you must complete 60 degree applicable units, which
include a general education pattern selected from Plan A, B, or C, major courses,
electives, and additional requirements. You must have a cumulative grade point average
of 2.0 in order to earn your degree. View the college catalog for more information on
Associate Degree requirements.
Slide 11: A.A./A.S. in Career Technical Education
You may earn an Associate in Arts or Sciences degree by completing a certificate of
achievement in addition to general education courses and other Associate in Arts
degree requirements. This degree is a good choice for students seeking both a degree
and specific job training. Specific requirements for each certificate of achievement are
listed under the appropriate discipline in the college catalog. Read the general
education requirements and approved Certificate of Achievement online. The college
catalog also contains detailed information about graduation requirements.
Slide 12: A.A. in Liberal Arts
The Liberal Arts program provides students with a well-rounded education that offers the
opportunity for depth of knowledge within an area of emphasis. If you want to transfer to
a 4-year institution and MiraCosta College does not offer the exact major you need, then
the Liberal Arts major may be a good option for an A.A. degree. You may only earn one
emphasis within the Liberal Arts major. The areas of emphasis include: Arts and
Humanities; Creative and Applied Arts; Mathematics and Science; Multicultural Studies;
or Social and Behavioral Sciences. The college catalog contains detailed information
about the major and general education requirements.
Slide 13: A.A. in an Academic Major
The Associate in Arts in an Academic Major is a degree that is designed for students
who plan to transfer to a 4-year university. These majors require 18 or more units as
preparation for the major from a set of prescribed courses. View the college catalog for
specific details within each discipline. Complete general education requirements by
following either Plan A, B, or C. Proper academic preparation for transfer requires
careful planning. It is highly recommended that if you plan to transfer, you should
consider following Plan B or C to meet transfer requirements. Review the Transfer
Advisement Session for more information on transfer requirements. Students are
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advised to meet with a MiraCosta College counselor early in their educational program
for assistance.
Slide 14: A.S. in Registered Nursing
Students interested in an Associate in Science, Registered Nursing should meet with a
counselor as soon as possible. The prerequisites must be completed before a student
can apply to the Generic RN program.
Slide 15: The End of Part 1
Congratulations, you have completed Part One of Online Advisement. You are now
ready to take Part Two. We recommend you take a short break before starting Part Two,
where you will learn how to make your class schedule. You may revist Part One again at
any time in the future.
CTE and Associate Degree Online Advisement Part Two
Slide 16: Advisement Part 2
In Part Two of advisement we will first explain how to interpret assessment test results,
second, discuss how to plan your education, and lastly, provide tips on scheduling
classes. Take a moment now to find your Math and English Assessment results for the
next couple of slides.
Slide 17: Assessment Test Results
The purpose of the math and English Assessment tests are to measure your
preparedness for a particular course. With your assessment results, you will be able
choose the appropriate Math and English courses. All students seeking an Associate’s
degree must meet competence in reading, written expression and mathematics.
Remember, the tests are not perfect, so you may repeat each test one time. To
complete this advisement session, you will need to have a copy of your assessment
results.
We encourage you to study math and English early in your college career because the
skills that you acquire will help you in your other courses.
If you have evidence of clearing math and English prerequisites, such as AP scores,
transcripts from other colleges, or placement results from other community colleges,
bring these documents to the Admissions and Records Office.
Slide 18: Assessment Results: Counseling Report
Your math and English Assessment results should be on the Counseling Report, which
is provided to you after taking the assessments. The most important section of this
report is the summary of course placements located at the bottom.
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Slide 19: Math Course Sequence
Let’s talk about your math placement first. MiraCosta College’s math course sequence
begins three levels below transfer level. MATH 820, MATH 820A, and MATH 820B, are
Pre- Algebra. MATH 830, MATH 830A, and MATH 830B, are Elementary Algebra. MATH
101, MATH 101A, and MATH 101B, are Intermediate Algebra. The A and B courses
allow you to split the course into two separate courses. This gives you more time to be
successful in these courses, although it will take you longer to complete the math
requirement. These are all non-transferable courses; however, they are necessary prerequisites for higher level math courses. Math courses numbered between 103 and 270
are transferable courses. Where you begin depends on your math placement. To fulfill
the math requirements for the A.A. in University Studies you will need to complete a
transfer level course. For all other Associate Degrees MATH 101 is the minimum
competency requirement. For example, if you placed into MATH 820, you will need to
take MATH 820, next you will take MATH 830, and then MATH 101. This is a total of 3
semesters of math. Check the college catalog for other options to meet the math
competency requirement for the Associate degree.
Slide 20: Assessment Results: MATH
In some cases the math placement indicates DECISION ZONE. This indicates
borderline preparedness for a higher level course. For example, a student is given
placement results for MATH 830 and MATH 101 with Decision Zone. The student may
take MATH 830 or MATH 101. Students with borderline entry skills for a course often
have difficulty in the higher level course.
Slide 21: English Course Sequence
Let’s look at your English placement. MiraCosta College’s English course sequence
begins two levels below transfer level with ENGL 802 and ESL 802. Where you begin
depends on your English placement. If your course placement is for a non-transferable
course, then the course is considered non-transferable, then you will need to complete
each course in the sequence until you complete a transfer level course. Completion of
ENGL 100 is the minimum requirement for any associate degree. For example, if you
placed into ENGL 802 or ESL 802, you will need to take that course and then take
ENGL 803 or ESL 803, and then ENGL 100 to meet the minimum general education
transfer requirements. This is a total of 3 semesters of English. Note that ENGL 803 and
ESL 803 are at the same level, as are ENGL 802 and ESL 802.
Slide 22: Assessment Results: English & Reading
The English and reading course recommendations are indicated under COURSE
PLACEMENTS. If you place into READ 803 this indicates that you may need to improve
your reading and/or writing skills. Although reading courses are not required to obtain an
A.A. degree or to transfer, you are eligible to take the course indicated on your
counseling report. Placement into READ 100 indicates your reading skills are at college
level. For example, a student may place into READ 100 and ENGL 100.
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Slide 30: Assessment Test Results
You are now able to register for the appropriate English and math courses based on
your assessment results or through clearance by other means. If you have any
questions about your Assessment results, contact the Testing Office at (760) 795-6685.
Slide 24: Educational Planning
As we discuss Educational Planning, keep in mind that all associate degrees require
students to complete 60 units of degree applicable coursework, which include a general
education pattern selected from Plan A, B, or C, major courses, electives, and additional
requirements. You must have a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 in order to earn
your degree. View the college catalog for more information on Associate Degree
requirements.
Slide 25: General Education
As you select courses to prepare for your associates degree, you will follow the
appropriate general education pattern. Plan A is MiraCosta’s general education pattern.
Plan B is the CSU General Education pattern. Plan C is the Intersegmental General
Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC). Meet with a counselor if you are interested in
following the Associate in Science, Registered Nursing Degree. If you plan to transfer to
a 4-year institution, it is highly recommended that you follow either Plan B or Plan C,
depending on your goals. View the online Transfer Advisement Session for more
information on transfer. Lastly, general education is not required if you are only wanting
to complete a certificate.
Slide 26: Major
Career Technical Education Certificates of Achievement are often used for to meet
major requirements for an Associate in Arts or Science, Career and Technical
Education. There are five majors that can be used for an Associate in Arts, Liberal Arts
Degree. The college catalog has detailed course requirements for the various Academic
Majors. Take some time now to explore these requirements. See a counselor for
additional information.
Slide 27: Electives
The last courses you will add to your schedule should be electives. Remember, you
need a minimum of 60 degree applicable units. Electives should be used to reach the
60 units after taking into consideration your GE and major requirements. Courses
numbered 100 – 299 may or may not be appropriate for transfer. Also, courses
numbered 800 – 999 are not degree applicable.
Slide 28: Tips on Scheduling Classes
When actually making your class schedule, keep in mind the following information: How
much time do you have to commit to your education and studying? Full-time status is
defined by a course load of 12 or more units. If you have less than 12 units you are a
part-time student. Did you know you should plan to study two hours outside of class per
unit. For example, if you have a 3 unit course, then you’ll need to spend about 6 hours
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outside of class time for reading and studying. If you work more than 20 hours a week,
you should consider being a part-time student. How many units can you afford
financially and have you applied for Financial Aid? What were your assessment
placement results for English, Math, and reading? Lastly, did you take notice of the
important dates listed in the schedule?
Slide 29: Sample Schedule
We will describe a sample schedule for a full-time student. ENGL 803 (4 units) is
Mondays and Wednesdays from 8:00-9:30, CIS 100 (3 units) is Mondays and
Wednesdays from 10:00 –11:20am, MATH 101(4 units) is Tuesdays and Thursdays
from 9:00 –11:20am, COUN 110 (3 units) is Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:00 –
1:20pm, and LIBR 101 (1 unit) is on Fridays from 9:00–10:00am. In this example the
student is taking 15 units. Take note of the amount of time the student is in class.
Remember to consider time for work, eating, sleeping, driving and studying.
Slide 30: Summary
We are almost done and we hope you have enjoyed the presentation. Feel free to refer
back to the advisement presentations Parts One and Two at any time. We also
recommend that you meet with a counselor during your first semester to develop a
detailed education plan.
Slide 31: Counseling Appointments
We look forward to meeting with you and helping you succeed in your educational
journey. There are three ways to talk with a counselor, which includes Online Advising,
drop-in counseling, and 30 minute appointments. Best wishes to you in your first
semester at MiraCosta.
Slide 32: Steps to Matriculate
You are almost done with Advisement. You need to follow the link on the screen to the
online Advisement quiz. Before clicking on the quiz link, make sure you are currently
logged out of SURF. You will need to log into the quiz with your SURF ID and password.
An accessible online version of the Advisement quiz is available for screen reader
users; please contact Robert Erichsen, Access Specialist, at
rerichsen@miracosta.edu to arrange this. Once you have passed the quiz, you will
receive a priority enrollment appointment date and time. Thanks for your attention. We
look forward to providing you the best education and services possible.
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