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San Elijo Focused Format Programs

San Elijo Focused Format Transfer programs at 美姬社区鈥檚 San Elijo Campus offer structured, accelerated pathways that make it possible to complete your degree in just 22 months. With predictable, two-day-a-week schedules and a combination of on-ground and online learning, you can plan your work, family, and life around your education.

Each program features 8-week courses during the fall and spring semesters held on campus two days per week, with additional online coursework during the summer to keep you on track and moving forward.

These programs are ideal for students seeking a transformative, fast-track college experience. Whether you're preparing to transfer to a four-year university or enter the workforce with a competitive edge, our San Elijo Focused Format Transfer programs combine academic excellence with real-world readiness. Choose from two in-demand Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) options:!

Explore the Transfer Programs Available

Upon completing the Business Administration ADT program, students will develop communication, critical thinking, financial analysis, and problem-solving skills that will effectively prepare them for advanced study in business at the university level. The schedule is conducive for students to pursue internships through 美姬社区鈥檚 Career Center in their area of interest to gain real-life experience. An Educational Plan is recommended. This program is based on CAL-GETC, transferable to CSU & UC.

Summer Year 1

  • Orientation/welcome - new student seminar + ACP events

Fall Year 1

  • COMM C1000: Introduction to Public Speaking, 1st 8 week
  • BUS 140: Legal Environment of Business, 1st 8 weeks
  • BUS 290: Business Communication, 2nd 8-week
  • ENGL C1000: Academic Reading and Writing, 2nd 8 week

Spring Year 1

  • FILM 101: Intro to Film, 1st 8 weeks
  • ACCT 201: Financial Accounting, 1st 8 weeks
  • BUS 204: Business Statistics, 2nd 8-week
  • ENGL C1001: Critical Thinking and Writing, 2nd 8 week

Summer Year 2

  • COMM 215: Intercultural Communication, 8 weeks, online
  • POLS C10000: American Government and Politics, 6 weeks, online

Fall Year 2

  • ACCT 202: Managerial Accounting, 2nd 8-week
  • MATH 115: Calculus with Applications, Full Semester
  • OCEA 101: Intro to Oceanography, 1st 8 weeks
  • OCEA 101L: Intro to Oceanography Lab, 2nd 8 week

Spring Year 2

  • ECON 101: Principles of Economics: MACRO, 1st 8 weeks
  • ANTH 101: Biological Anthropology, 1st 8 weeks
  • ECON 102: Principles of Economics: MICRO, 2nd 8-week
  • ETHN: TBA, 2nd 8 weeks
  • BUS 289: Career Mentoring or BUS 292: Internship, Full Semester

Upon completing the Psychology ADT program, students will be able to develop a study on a psychological topic, including a literature review, hypothesis, research design, consideration of ethical issues, data analysis, and summarizing research findings. The schedule is conducive for students to pursue internships through 美姬社区鈥檚 Career Center in their area of interest to gain real-life experience. An Educational Plan is recommended. This program is based on CAL-GETC, transferable to CSU & UC.

Summer Year 1

  • Orientation/welcome - new student seminar + ACP events

Fall Year 1

  • PSYC C1000: Introduction to Psychology, 1st 8 week
  • ENGL C1000: Academic Reading and Writing, 1st 8 week
  • COMM C1000: Introduction to Public Speaking, 2nd 8 week
  • FILM 101: Intro to Film, 2nd 8 week

Spring Year 1

  • RELG 101: World Religions, 1st 8 weeks
  • PSYC 104: Statistics for Behavioral Science, 1st 8 weeks
  • PSYC 260: Physiological Psychology, 2nd 8-week
  • ENGL C1001: Critical Thinking and Writing, 2nd 8 week

Summer Year 2

  • HIST 111: US History Since 1877, 6 or 8 weeks, Online
  • LIBR 201 or 201H: Media & Information Literacy, 6 or 8 week, Online

Fall Year 2

  • HIST 110: US History to 1877, 1st 8 weeks
  • PSYC 205: Research Methods in Psychology, 1st 8 weeks
  • PSYC 121: Human Development OR CHLD 113: Child & Adolescent Growth & Development, 2nd 8-week
  • GEOG 101: Physical Geography, 2nd 8-weeks
  • GEOG 101L: Physical Geography Lab, 2nd 8 week

Spring Year 2

  • SOC 103: Social Psychology, 1st 8 weeks
  • PSYC 114: Abnormal Psychology, 1st 8 weeks
  • ETHN 100: Intro to Ethnic Studies, 2nd 8 weeks
  • PSYC Elective TBD, 2nd 8 weeks
  • Elective TBD, 2nd 8 weeks

Download the Fall 2025 Courses for Each Program

Business Administration ADT Year 1 - Fall 2025 Courses
Business Administration ADT Year 2 - Fall 2025 Courses
Business Administration ADT- Summer 2025 Courses
Psychology ADT Year 1 - Fall 2025 Courses

Next Steps

  1. Complete an to participate in a San Elijo Transfer program.
    • You will be prompted to choose between Psychology and Business Administration.
  2. If you are not already a current student, Apply to 美姬社区
  3. Meet with a San Elijo Transfer program contact if you have questions about the program.
  4. Register for courses in SURF (We will send you the list! Or download your list above)

Student Resources

We aspire for you to attain equity in access, support, and success through these accelerated certificate programs. Various resources, including financial aid, counseling, and tutoring, will be available to aid you on your journey.

Students should meet with a 美姬社区 counselor for further information regarding the most efficient and equitable pathway. miracosta.edu/counseling

Financial aid might be available. Contact the Financial Aid office at 760.795.6620 or MCCFinAid@miracosta.edu

Explore an array of Student Resources available to you.