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HEALTH AND SAFETY

NCHLT11 Spinal Fitness

NCHLT15 Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program

NCHLT75 Balance and Mobility

PARENTING

A parent or parents and their children meet with an experienced early-childhood educator to model and discuss effective parenting for toddlers between the ages of one year and 3 ½ years .  Children's physical and social development and emotional needs will be addressed.  In order to better meet the needs of parents and their children, two of the classes are designed to address the needs of children from about one year (and walking) to about 2 ½ years of age.  The other class is designed to address the needs of children who are between 2 ½ to 3 ½ years of age.  Only registered parents with their appropriate-aged toddler(s) will be admitted to class. 

NCPAR20 Toddler-Parent Workshop: One year (and walking) to 2-1/2 years

NCPAR20 Toddler-Parent Workshop:  2-1/2 years to 3-1/2 years

SHORT TERM VOCATIONAL

AUTOMOTIVE COURSES

NCVOC50 Basic Auto Tune

Lecture and laboratory class:  automotive tune-ups, light maintenance, electrical systems, emission controls, brakes, and tires.  No automotive experience necessary.

COMPUTER COURSES

NCVOC11 Essential Computer Skills

NCVOC31 Basic Word Processing

NCVOC35 Internet, Intermediate

NCVOC38 Computer Basics/Keyboarding

NCVOC39 Beginning Spreadsheets

CISCO NETWORKING ACADEMY - CCENT - CCNA -CCNP

MiraCosta College offers the training needed to prepare students to take the Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician (CCENT), Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA) and Cisco Certified Networking Professional (CCNP) exams. Classes are offered at the Community Learning Center, 1831 Mission Avenue, Oceanside, 92058. For more information about the program call Kathie Laughlin at 760.795.8737 or visit the Cisco Networking Academy Website miracosta.edu/cisco for up to date schedule information.

Preparation for the new CCENT (ICND1) exam requires 2 courses.  Preparation for CCNA requires 2 additional courses beyond the CCENT courses for a total of 4 courses.

The last date to register for the following classes is August 30. The following instructional resources will be available: dedicated lab with instructors, lectures, lab time, practice tests, and multimedia computer tutorials. For more information, go to miracosta.edu/cisco. Course descriptions will also be found on the website. Lab will be open on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6 – 9 p.m.

The following courses are offered on-campus only. 

NCVOC11 Computer Networking Basics

NCVOC12 Routing and Switching Basics

Prerequisite: NCVOC11 Computer Networking Basics

Note:  The lab for NCVOC12 meets on the following Thursdays: 8/21, 9/4, 9/18, 10/2, 10/16, 10/30, 11/13, and 12/4. 

NCVOC60 Securing the Network

Prerequisite:  NCVOC12 Routing and Switching Basics

Note:  There will be no class on Saturday, 11/29.

The following course is offered in a hybrid format.  Students will complete most of the classwork online.  Students enrolling into NCVOC19 after the start date of the class must contact klaughlin@miracosta.edu within three days of enrollment.

NCVOC19 Cisco Lab

Corequisite:  NCVOC15

Note:  Students may complete the arranged hours in room 132 on any Thursday evening from 6 – 9 p.m.  (There will be no class meeting on Thursday, 11/27.

OLDER ADULTS

State supported educational programs for older adults range in subject from art through writing.  While these courses are offered primarily for senior citizens at locations and times convenient to them, the classes are open to all adults.    

ART

Students in art classes must furnish their own supplies.  Instructors will provide a list of materials at the first class meeting.  For additional information on classes which may be of interest to senior citizens please pay particular attention to the Community Services section of this bulletin.

NCART11 Painting, Intermediate

NCART12 Painting, Advanced

NCART13 Acrylic Painting

NCART15 Portrait and Figure Drawing and Painting

NCART17 Painting and Drawing

NCART20 Basic Drawing and Sketching

NCART31 Watercolor Painting, Beginning

NCART32 Watercolor Painting, Intermediate

NCART35 Watercolor Painting on Location

NCART70 Multimedia Sculpture

HEALTH

NCHAS12 Weight Management for Seniors

NCHAS70 Body Conditioning Over Easy

This course is designed for older adults with physical limitations (such as problems with feet, knees and hips) who still want to execersice.

NCHAS71 Body Conditioning for Seniors

This course is designed to meet the needs of older adults at all levels of fitness (beginning through advanced).

NCHAS81 Tai Chi Chuan for Seniors, Beginning

NCHAS82 Tai Chi Chuan for Seniors, Intermediate  

NCHAS83 Tai Chi Chuan for Seniors, Advanced 

NCHAS85 Chair Yoga for Adults 

MUSIC

NCMUS10 Music Appreciation for Seniors 

PSYCHOLOGY

NCPSY11 Self-Awareness through Improvisation

NCPSY13 The Impact of Radio on Our Lives

WRITING

NCWRT10 Creative Writing

NCWRT20 Life Story Writing

SPECIAL EDUCATION

Course NCSPC26 is designed for learners with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Assessment by Disabled Student Program & Services (DSPS) is required prior to enrollment in the courses.  Interested students should first apply for admission, obtain a student identification number then make an appointment for assessment with DSPS at 760.795.6658.  There is limited space available in noncredit special education classes.  Students are enrolled on a first-come, first-served basis.

NCSPC26 Basic Academic Skills