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Events Spotlight

Come check out the Ethnic Studies Open House, the department will table to introduce students to Ethnic Studies classes and meet faculty on the Oceanside Campus. Wednesday, February 26, 12-2pm and Tuesday, April 1, 2025, 1-3:30pm at the Quad Area OC3500 & OC3600.

The MiraCosta Ethnic Studies Department received the 2024 ASCCC Exemplary Program Award. Read about it here.

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Ethnic Studies

Academic Programs in Ethnic Studies

The academic maps will give you an idea of the classes you need to take. However, please meet with a counselor to personalize your education plan.

KEY:    Certificate of Proficiency    Certificate of Achievement    Associate Degree    Bachelor's Degree

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Black Studies

Academic Programs in Black Studies

The academic maps will give you an idea of the classes you need to take. However, please meet with a counselor to personalize your education plan.

KEY:    Certificate of Proficiency    Certificate of Achievement    Associate Degree    Bachelor's Degree

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Chicano/Chicana Studies

Academic Programs in Chicano/Chicana Studies

The academic maps will give you an idea of the classes you need to take. However, please meet with a counselor to personalize your education plan.

KEY:    Certificate of Proficiency    Certificate of Achievement    Associate Degree    Bachelor's Degree

Course 1    

Native American & Indigenous Studies

Academic Programs in Native American & Indigenous Studies

The academic maps will give you an idea of the classes you need to take. However, please meet with a counselor to personalize your education plan.

KEY:    Certificate of Proficiency    Certificate of Achievement    Associate Degree    Bachelor's Degree

Course 1    

Pacific Islander Studies

Academic Programs in Pacific Islander Studies

The academic maps will give you an idea of the classes you need to take. However, please meet with a counselor to personalize your education plan.

KEY:    Certificate of Proficiency    Certificate of Achievement    Associate Degree    Bachelor's Degree

Course 1    

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Ethnic Studies
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Olivia Quintanilla

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Lilah Shoukry

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Katherine Steelman

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