Students completing this associate degree will have completed lower-division major preparation requirements for an American Studies degree, an emphasis or option within an American Studies degree, or a degree considered similar, such as Public Administration, at a participating California State University (CSU) campus. Following transfer to a participating CSU campus, students will be required to complete no more than 60 units to obtain a bachelor's degree; however, some CSU campuses accepting this degree may require additional lower-division major preparation. This degree may not be appropriate preparation for students transferring to a CSU campus not accepting this degree or to a university or college that is not part of the CSU system. Students should consult with a MiraCosta counselor for further information regarding the most efficient pathway to transfer as an American Studies or Public Administration major and to determine which CSU campuses are participating in this program.
Program Student Learning Outcome Statement
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to
demonstrate knowledge of basic concepts of American law and connect them to contemporary societal issues.
transfer to a California State University baccalaureate program in American Studies, Public Administration or a related major.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please
January 2025
San Elijo Campus
3333 Manchester Avenue Cardiff,
California,
CA 92007, West, United States
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please
January 2025
MiraCosta College
Oceanside Campus,
1 Barnard Drive,
OCEANSIDE,
California,
92056, United States
To complete the degree, students must fulfill the following requirements:
Complete a minimum of 60 CSU-transferable semester units.
Complete all courses required in the major with a 鈥淐鈥 or "P" or better.
Complete the CSU-GE (Plan B) or IGETC (Plan C)* general education pattern.
Obtain a minimum CSU-transferable GPA of 2.0.
Complete a minimum of 12 units in residence at MiraCosta College.
A high school graduate or equivalent
IELTS score of 5.5
TOEFL score of 450 on the paper-based; test/133 on the computer-based test/ 46 on the iBT
DuoLingo English Test score of 75
Application Deadline:
Fall: July 1; Spring: Nov 15
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
MiraCosta College is a great choice for students starting their undergraduate education, with top transfer rates and a beautiful campus location.