Hospitality at MiraCosta College

***Spring Semester begins January 14, 2013***

Hospitality Management

The Hospitality Management Program offers courses for students planning to transfer as hospitality majors to four-year institutions as well as career and technical courses, often leading to certificates of competence and achievement.

Career options include front office, reservations, sales, marketing, customer service and management positions in hotels, restaurants, theme parks, attractions, clubs, and casinos.

MiraCosta Degree

  • A.A. in Hospitality Management
  • A.A. in Restaurant Management

MiraCosta Certificates

  • Certificates of Achievement: Hospitality Management, Restaurant Management
  • Certificates of Proficiency: Catering Operations, Dining Room Operations, Food Service Operations, Front Office Operations, Rooms Division Management

Contact Information

Chair: Karen Smith, Ph.D.
Office: Oceanside, Room T412
P 760.757.2121 x6404
[email | website]

Department: Horticulture and Hospitality

Dean: Al Taccone, Ph.D.
Office: Oceanside, Building 4700
P 760.795.6807

Secretary: Becky Kessab
Office: Oceanside, Building 4800
P 760.795.6841
Office Hours: Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. with variable lunch time



Scholarships Available!

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Full-Time Faculty

Dr. Karen L. Smith
Office: Oceanside, Room T412
P 760.757.2121 x6404
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