Health Sciences
Ready to unlock opportunities for impactful careers in healthcare and wellness? The Health Sciences ACP offers hands-on training through diverse programs that prepare you for success in one of the fastest-growing industries. Gain skills that connect passion with purpose for meaningful career opportunities
This pathway offers programs to earn certificates, associate degrees, or transfer.
Using the icons below, navigate to resources that will help you explore careers and majors in your pathway, connect to key support services, or explore student clubs and upcoming events.
Why Choose Health
Sciences?
- Train for meaningful, in‑demand healthcare careers
- Gain real‑world experience through labs and clinical learning
- Follow a clear pathway to certificates, degrees, or transfer
- Make a difference in your community through patient‑centered care
Popular Careers
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses
Observe patients, document and report any changes in their condition (including adverse reactions), take necessary action, and provide basic care such as monitoring vital signs, dressing wounds, and other routine treatments.
Medical and Health Services Managers
Direct, supervise, and evaluate staff across departments while developing and maintaining electronic records systems, and planning, implementing, and administering healthcare programs, services, personnel operations, and staff coordination.
Registered Nurse
Direct, supervise, and evaluate staff across departments while developing and maintaining electronic records systems, and planning, implementing, and administering healthcare programs, services, personnel operations, and staff coordination.
Programs of Study
Find the right path for you. Take a closer look at each program’s course map and career possibilities.
Student Voice
Helen Rigby
“MiraCosta College has helped me find my life’s purpose. I didn’t know who I was until I came here” explains Helen Rigby. Helen earned her 200-hour and 500-hour yoga certifications at MiraCosta College and started her own business, the Chronic Wellness Goddess. She focuses on therapeutic yoga instruction with the elderly, Parkinson’s patients, stroke recovery victims, and others living with physical disabilities.
Read More About Helen-
Student Support Team
MiraCosta student can access resources through their student support team on campus and online. Your ACP support team is here to help you navigate your college journey and access pathway specific resources to help you reach your goals!
The Learning Centers (TLC)
Get Tutoring & Writing Feedback
Learn More →Library
Explore Library Services
Learn More →Academic Counseling
Connect with a Counselor
Learn More →Success Coordinator
Meet your Coordinator
Learn More →Career Center
Explore Career Resources
Learn More →Financial Aid
Explore Financial Aid Resources
Learn More →Success Coordinator
What is a Success Coordinator?
A Success Coordinator is your go-to support person at MiraCosta College for pathway-related guidance. We help you gain clarity on your interests and goals and create a personalized plan that allows you to take next steps with confidence. Whether you need help with time management, accessing resources, or navigating student technology, we’re here to support you.
Questions to ask your Success Coordinator?
- Where can I go for help with ___________?
- How do I navigate SURF or Canvas?
- I’m struggling to find information about classes on the MiraCosta website, can you
help me with this?
- I need to see an academic counselor, but I'm not sure what I need help with or how
to prepare to get the most out of my appointment, can you help me?
- I'm balancing school and work responsibilities while figuring out my next steps, can you help me explore my options?
Your Success Coordinator: Alicia A. Lopez
alopez3@miracosta.edu
442.262.2242
Schedule an appointment with me!
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Student Clubs
Student Clubs
Find Your Student Community!
Explore student clubs and find community with other students who share your similar interests. Student clubs provide a great opportunity to strengthen your connection with others and the campus community while gaining valuable leadership skills along the way. Don't see a club that interests you? Start your own.
