FastTrack Certificates
Fast Track to Career with Stackable Credentials
The purpose of these accelerated certificate programs is to provide adult learners, who often balance various commitments, with accessible, quick, and adaptable pathways to achieve their academic and career aspirations. Each of the three programs is tailored for full-time enrollment and consists of 8-week courses starting at different times. They offer the flexibility for students to begin, pause, and pursue stackable certificates, which not only allow exploration of career options but also enhance earning potential upon certificate completion.
Each Accelerate Certificate program is crafted to enable you to acquire certificates progressively. You have the flexibility to collect these certificates and transition into career paths at your own speed, as you develop 21st-century skills deemed essential by local industry experts and confirmed by labor market analysts. These certificate programs come with career exploration events, hands-on learning experiences, and internship opportunities!
Explore the Three FastTrack Certificate Pathways
Teacher's Aide to Early Childhood Education (ECE) Pathway
Teacher's Aide
Upon completing two teacher's aide training courses, the student will earn a certificate of completion, gain the basic skills needed to provide support in various educational settings such as before/after school programs, and build toward pathways in early childhood education.
- NCWFP 40: Teacher's Aide Training — The Basics, 4 weeks
- NCWFP 41: Teacher's Aide Training — Educational Technologies, 4 weeks
- NCWFP 42: Teacher's Aide Training — Special Education, 4 weeks
Child Development Assistant Teacher
Upon completing the program, the student will be able to convey how theories of child development and socialization can be applied to support play and learning in an early childhood classroom.
- CDEV 105: Principles and Practices of Teaching Young Children
- CDEV 1000: Child and Adolescent Growth Development*
- CDEV 106: Introduction to Curriculum in Early Childhood
- CDEV 210: Child, Family, and Community*
Child Development Associate Teacher
Upon completing this program, the student can design and implement a curriculum based on observation and assessment of young children to support play and learning in an early childhood classroom.
- CDEV 205: Health, Safety, and Nutrition
- [GE] PSYC C1000: General Psychology *
- CDEV 200: Observation & Assessment in Early Childhood *
- [GE] PSYC 104: Statistics *
Child Development Teacher
Upon completion, the student can design and implement a curriculum based on observation and assessment of young children to successfully manage an early childhood classroom.
- CDEV 109: Child Behavior and Guidance
- [GE] PSYC 205: Research Methods in Psychology*
- CDEV 235: Child in a Diverse Society, 1st 8 weeks
- CDEV 270: Practicum — The Student Teaching Experience, 17 weeks
* Transfer courses are those that also count toward an Associate Degree for Transfer
in Child and Adolescent Development.
** Must hold a teaching credential with 24 Early Education/Child Development
course units.
This plan assumes full-time attendance. The part-time track is also available for students who can only take up to four courses per semester. Financial aid might be available. Contact the Financial Aid office at 760.795.6620 or MCCFinAid@miracosta.edu. Students should meet with a MiraCosta counselor for further information regarding the most efficient and equitable pathway.
Office Technology to Bookkeeping Pathway
Office Clerk
Upon completion of the program, the student will be able to demonstrate the skills needed to enter the workforce as an entry-level office clerk.
- NCBOT 30: Office Skills & Procedures
- NCVOC 31: Beginning Microsoft Word
- NCVOC 39: Beginning Microsoft Excel
- NCBOT 20: Specialized Documents for Business
- NCWFP 11: Applied Computer Skills
Accounting Assistant
Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to successfully construct and analyze accounting information for the purposes of making business decisions.
- ACCT 101: Practical Accounting (or ACCT 201 — Transfer*)
- ACCT 104: Payroll Accounting
- ACCT 102: Practical Accounting II (or ACCT 202 — Transfer*)
- ACCT 148: QuickBooks
- ACCT 292: Internship Studies
Bookkeeping
Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to analyze and record business transactions using double-entry accounting as well as construct and interpret required financial statements.
- ACCT 158: Business Math (or BUS 204 — Transfer*), 1st 8 weeks
- ACCT 145: Individual Income Tax (or ACCT 146/147), 12 weeks
- ACCT 149: IRS Volunteer Prep
- CSIT 128: Excel for Business (or CSIT 110 — Transfer*)
- Complete ACCT 145, 146, 147 and 149
- Pass the Enrolled Agent Exam
* Transfer courses are those that also count toward an Associate Degree for Transfer in Business Administration.
This plan assumes full-time attendance. The part-time track is also available for students who can only take up to four courses per semester. Financial aid might be available. Contact the Financial Aid office at 760.795.6620 or MCCFinAid@miracosta.edu. Students should meet with a MiraCosta counselor for further information regarding the most efficient and equitable pathway.
Supply Chain Management Certificate to Associates Degree (AA)
Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to demonstrate supply chain management skills and strategies to support global supply chain and operations management activities and decision-making.
Complete highlighted classes to earn the Supply Chain Management Certificate. Complete all mapped classes to earn your AA or AST.
Welcome & Orientation
- BUS 128 - Introduction to Supply Chain Management
1st 8 weeks - BUS 205 - Manufacturing & Service Operations
1st 8 weeks - ENGL C1000 - English Composition
1st 8 weeks - COMM C1000 - Public Speaking
2nd 8 weeks
Foundations
- BUS 140 - Legal Environment of Business
1st 8 weeks - COMM 215 - Intercultural Communication
1st 8 weeks - BUS 143 - Warehouse Operations
1st 8 weeks - CSIT 110 - Computer Applications
2nd 8 weeks - BUS 289 - Career Mentoring
2nd 8 weeks
Core Business & Analysis
- BUS 204 - Business Statistics
- ETHN 100 - Introduction to Ethnic Studies
Online Coursework
- BUS 290 - Business Communication
1st 8 weeks - ECON C2002 - Principles of Macro Economics
1st 8 weeks - ANTH 101 - Biological Anthropology
2nd 8 weeks - POLS C1000 - American Government and Politics
2nd 8 weeks
Advanced Business
- ACCT 201 - Financial Accounting
1st 8 weeks - BUS 141 - Transportation & Logistics
1st 8 weeks - ECON C2002 - Principles of Macro Economics
2nd 8 weeks - FILM 101 - Introduction to Film
2nd 8 weeks - Bus 292 - Internship Studies
2nd 8 weeks
No Courses
Prep for starting classes at your transfer institution.
Supply Chain Management Certificate to Associate in Science for Transfer (AST)
Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to demonstrate supply chain management skills and strategies to support global supply chain and operations management activities and decision-making.
Complete highlighted classes to earn the Supply Chain Management Certificate. Complete all mapped classes to earn your AA or AST.
Welcome & Orientation
- BUS 290 - Business Communication
1st 8 weeks - BUS 140 - Legal Environment of Business
1st 8 weeks - ENGL C1000 - English Composition
1st 8 weeks - COMM 207 - Interpersonal Communication
2nd 8 weeks
Foundations
- BUS 128 - Introduction to Supply Chain Management
1st 8 weeks - ACCT 201 - Financial Accounting
1st 8 weeks - BUS 204 - Business Statistics
1st 8 weeks - ENGL C1001 - Critical Thinking & Writing
2nd 8 weeks
Core Business & Analysis
- ECON C2002 - Principles of Macro Economics
- GEOG 101 - Physical Geography
Online Coursework
- COMM 215 - Intercultural Communication
1st 8 weeks - ETHN 100 - Introduction to Ethnic Studies
1st 8 weeks - MATH 115 - Calculus with Applications
2nd 8 weeks - ACCT 202 - Managerial Accounting
2nd 8 weeks
Advanced Business
- FILM 101 - Introduction to Film
1st 8 weeks - ANTH 101 - Biological Anthropology
1st 8 weeks - ECON C1001 - Principle of Micro Economics
2nd 8 weeks - BUS 289 - Career Mentoring
2nd 8 weeks - Bus 292 - Internship Studies
2nd 8 weeks
No Courses
Prep for starting classes at your transfer institution.
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Next Steps
Complete an interest form
Tell us you'd like to participate in the Accelerated Certificate program.
Meet with a contact
Connect with a FastTrack support staff if you have questions.
Apply & register
Complete the appropriate registration steps:
Register for courses in SURF
We'll send you the list of courses to enroll in.
Student Resources
We aspire for you to attain equity in access, support, and success through these accelerated certificate programs. Various resources, including financial aid, counseling, and tutoring, will be available to aid you on your journey.
Students should meet with a MiraCosta counselor for further information regarding the most efficient and equitable pathway. miracosta.edu/counseling
Financial aid might be available. Contact the Financial Aid office at 760.795.6620 or MCCFinAid@miracosta.edu.
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