They can also take advantage of the four-year school's resources, said Cherine Heckman, office of admissions director at San Marcos. She added that students who participate in the Transfer Pathway Program will meet with counselors at both schools to make sure they're on the right academic track. Along with business and other programs, Cal State San Marcos is known for its bachelor's degree in liberal studies, which many of its students use on their way to obtaining a teaching credential. Mt. San Jacinto Community College has been offering courses at high schools in the Temecula Valley since 1996, said Engbretson. Enrollment, which started at 260 has since jumped to 1,600.
People can now pursue a four-year degree without having to leave their home area.