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- School Code: 123900
- Phone: (510) 430-2255
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FINANCIAL AID RATE
63%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
19:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
4FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$3,097Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Psychology Degrees
The psychology program at Miracosta College prepares students for careers as case managers, psychiatric technicians, career counselors, and rehabilitation specialists. The program focuses on the scientific study of individual and collective behavior, the physical and environmental bases of behavior, and the analysis and treatment of behavior problems and disorders. Program courses include: principles of the various subfields of psychology, research methods, and psychological assessment and testing methods. Get more details below including other California colleges that offer psychology degrees.
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Miracosta College
5000 MacArthur Blvd, Oakland, CA
MiraCosta College, located in Oceanside, California, was founded in 1934 to serve residents located in northern San Diego County and was originally known as Oceanside-Carlsbad Junior College. Courses were initially offered through Oceanside High School until the school relocated to a permanent campus in 1964 and was renamed MiraCosta College (which means “Behold the Coast”) due to the view of the ocean from the college. The school's enrollment has increase sharply from its initial to 122 students, with a current annual enrollment of over 16,000. As a result the school maintains a campuses in Del Mar and San Elijo. The school is dedicated to providing the highest education and the greatest number of opportunities possible for its students and community.
Academics
MiraCosta College is a comprehensive community college that offers students a variety of programs in order to allow the pursuit of personal and professional goals with ease. Academic transfer programs allow students to complete the first two years of a four year education, after which students will apply to four year institutions to continue their education and eventually earn a bachelor's degree. Students applying to public California schools will have an easier time transferring due to agreements in place that guarantee admission.
Career training programs offer an education that prepares an individual for entry into the workforce as a qualified professional in a high demand field or industry. Programs provide skill development, education and training under the tutelage of experienced instructors in a variety of courses that offer access to traditional and practical teaching methods. Programs typically take between one and two years to complete and result in a degree or certificate upon completion.
Programs offered include:
Admissions and Financial Aid
MiraCosta Community College is an open enrollment institution that admits any individuals that are eighteen years old at minimum, or have a high school diploma or equivalent. Students are asked to complete an application and pay all fees, as well as submit test scores and transcripts if available. Participation in orientation is encouraged, as is meeting with a counselor to discuss enrollment options. Some students may be required to take a placement exam prior to registration.
Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships. Students are asked to complete and submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the information from which will be used by the financial aid department to determine the extent of a student's needs and their aid program eligibility when constructing and aid packet. Aid must be reapplied for each academic year and should be applied for in a timely manner in order to ensure that funds are disbursed when needed.
Students Enrolled in the Psychology Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Miracosta College offers an associate's degree program in psychology.
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 31 |
Female | 93 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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American Indian | 1 |
Asian | 4 |
Black | 3 |
Hispanic | 54 |
White | 50 |
Multiple Races | 9 |
Non Resident Alien | 1 |
Unknown | 2 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Career Options for Graduates
Upon completion of the Psychology program at Miracosta College, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:Regulatory Affairs Managers
Description
Plan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures.
School Psychologists
Description
Investigate processes of learning and teaching and develop psychological principles and techniques applicable to educational problems.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, school psychologists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 19.6% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- Oakland-Hayward-Berkeley, CA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 1
- Average Hourly Rate: $44.04
- Average Annual Salary: $91600
- San Francisco-Redwood City-South San Francisco, CA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 1
- Average Hourly Rate: $37.83
- Average Annual Salary: $78680
Industrial-Organizational Psychologists
Description
Apply principles of psychology to human resources, administration, management, sales, and marketing problems. Activities may include policy planning; employee testing and selection, training and development; and organizational development and analysis. May work with management to organize the work setting to improve worker productivity.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, industrial-organizational psychologists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 19.1% from 2014 to 2024
Neuropsychologists and Clinical Neuropsychologists
Description
Apply theories and principles of neuropsychology to diagnose and treat disorders of higher cerebral functioning.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, neuropsychologists and clinical neuropsychologists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 9.8% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- Oakland-Hayward-Berkeley, CA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 120
- Average Hourly Rate: $50.23
- Average Annual Salary: $104480
- San Francisco-Redwood City-South San Francisco, CA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 140
- Average Hourly Rate: $45.96
- Average Annual Salary: $95610
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary
Description
Teach courses in psychology, such as child, clinical, and developmental psychology, and psychological counseling. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may give an overview of the applicants Miracosta College accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help support students, Miracosta College may provide student services like:- Distance learning
- Remedial courses
- Academic counseling for students
- Work study style employment
- Day care for children
Intercollegiate Athletics
- Basketball
- Soccer
- Volleyball
- Beach Volleyball