Welcome to the fall term at Queensborough Community

WELCOME 

Welcome to the fall term at Queensborough Community College’s 

Office of Continuing Education and Workforce Development 

We are pleased to announce new program offerings and more convenient program scheduling 

for both adults and youth. Whether you want to focus on your professional development or your 

personal enrichment, Queensborough has a program for you this fall. 

The changing employment landscape in New York City has led us to consolidate courses and 

sharpen the curriculum required to better qualify you for in demand jobs. The newly designed 

Accounting and Computer Assisted Business Certificate will better prepare you for general accounting 

and bookkeeping work in just about any industry. In addition, you can complete the 

program in one semester. We’ve also streamlined the Medical Office Biller and Interior Design 

Certificate programs enabling you to ease completion rates per the career track expectations. 

Microsoft Project, a tool to assist you plan and manage small personal projects or large business 

initiatives, is being offered for the first time. In addition, we are introducing English for Academic 

& Professional Purposes ESL program. 

We have created a new state-of-the art Computer Lab with the latest software for both PC & 

MAC environments. This is the optimal time to take our computer courses! Enhancing our 

technical offerings for your personal use, we are introducing iTunes University and Apple Ecosystem 

courses. New graphics and photography courses include InDesign: Print Media; Photoshop: 

Photography Next Level, and; Picture This: Darkroom & Beyond. 

Topics in the History Seminar series include Our Flag is Still There-The War of 1812; We Like Ike 

-The White House Years of Dwight D. Eisenhower and A History of Railroads in America. The film 

offerings will include Hitchcock’s Women-Spellbound by Beauty and Horror Films in addition to 

Acting: Take Two for those wanting to hone their thespian skills. If you are adventurous in your 

culinary interest, join us for the cooking class Global Sensations-Flavorful Cuisines. The literature 

course reading is Lily Steps Out, and we have programs to boost your personal awareness in Self 

Advocacy and through the Women’s Forum. Learn to play Mah Jongg, and explore Reiki for Your 

Family and FengShui Your Life. And lastly, we’re making our beautifully resurfaced tennis courts 

available for open play with our Community Tennis program. 

Kids College is focusing on the new Common Core and STEAM class approach and the Classics: 

Mutlidisciplinary Approach to Reading, Math and Art while introducing an intriguing and 

ultimately creative program called Project: Junk Drawer. Teens College will include Test Prep 

Express – Specialized HS and TACH (CO-OP); and courses in Writing Plays and Illustration 

& Media for artists & designers. Business & Career Readiness Workshops will prompt young learners 

to think of their present skills and interests for future academic and job plans. 

Please stop in and say hello. We’ll see you in the fall 

Diane B. Call, EdD 

Interim President 

Queensborough Community College 

Denise Ward, MBA 

Dean, Continuing Education 

and Workforce Development

Table of Contents 

Professional & Workforce Development............................................................3 

Tax Practitioner's Institute.......................................................................................................................................3 

Accounting & Computer Assisted Business Certificate ..............................................................................4 

Paralegal Studies Certificate ..................................................................................................................................6 

Notary Public ...............................................................................................................................................................6 

Real Estate Certification...........................................................................................................................................7 

Entomology & Pest Control Technology Certifications...............................................................................7 

Driving Instructor Licensing.....................................................................................................................................8 

Group Fitness Certification ....................................................................................................................................8 

On-line Programs & Certifications .......................................................................................................................9 

Health & Allied Service Certifications ...............................................................................................................10 

CPR.........................................................................................................................................................................10 

EMT: Basic ..........................................................................................................................................................10 

Standard First Aid ...........................................................................................................................................10 

EKG Technician..................................................................................................................................................11 

IV Technician......................................................................................................................................................11 

Phlebotomy Technician.................................................................................................................................11 

Medical Terminology for Allied Health..................................................................................................11 

Emergency Room Technician......................................................................................................................12 

Medical Office Assistant Certificate .......................................................................................................13 

Reiki Workshops ..............................................................................................................................................14 

Foot Reflexology..............................................................................................................................................14 

Infection Control Techniques.....................................................................................................................15 

Child Abuse ID & Reporting Certification..............................................................................................15 

Home Health Aide...........................................................................................................................................15 

Nursing Assistant (Certified)........................................................................................................................15 

Medical Office Biller Certificate ..........................................................................................................................16 

Interior Design & Decorating Certificate ..........................................................................................................19 

Design Certificates (AutoCAD, Blueprint Reading)........................................................................................21 

Preparatory Skills..........................................................................................................22 

GED General Equivalency Diploma .....................................................................................................................22 

ESL English as a Second Language ........................................................................................................................23 

ESL Bridge to GED ......................................................................................................................................................23 

Port of Entry Programs .............................................................................................................................................24 

Foreign Accent Reduction.......................................................................................................................................24 

English for Academic & Professional Purposes ........................................................................................23, 24 

Queensborough Community College Admissions ........................................................................................25 

CUNY Start ...................................................................................................................................................................25 

CUNY Language Immersion Program .................................................................................................................25 

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Table of Contents 

Personal Enrichment....................................................................................................26 

Computer Skills (PC)...................................................................................................................................................26 

Apple Skills (Mac)........................................................................................................................................................27 

Photography & Adobe Media.................................................................................................................................28 

Studio & Fine Arts.......................................................................................................................................................29 

Books & Brunch............................................................................................................................................................30 

Novels into Film...........................................................................................................................................................30 

History Seminar Series..............................................................................................................................................31 

Women's Forum............................................................................................................................................................31 

Staging Culture.............................................................................................................................................................32 

Film....................................................................................................................................................................................32 

Music ...............................................................................................................................................................................33 

Oratorio Society of Queens ..................................................................................................................................33 

QPAC for Adults ..........................................................................................................................................................33 

Lifestyle (Cooking, Mah Jongg, Self Advocacy) ..............................................................................................34 

Lifestyle (Golf, Finance) ...........................................................................................................................................35 

Driving Programs (Autos, Motorcycles)..............................................................................................................35 

Dance (Belly, Jazz, Latin, Tap)..................................................................................................................................36 

Group Fitness Instructor .........................................................................................................................................36 

Mindful Movement (Pilates, Qi-Gong, Tai Chi, Yoga, Zumba® Fitness,).................................................37 

Wellness (Feng Shui, Meditation, Mindfulness, Reiki, Therapeutic Touch)..........................................38 

Tennis................................................................................................................................................................................39 

Swimming (Aqua Zumba®, Community, Instructional).................................................................................40 

Kids College.......................................................................................................................41 

Program..........................................................................................................................................................................41 

Academic Enrichment for Elementary Grades................................................................................................42 

Enrichment for Elementary Grades.....................................................................................................................43 

Test Prep – High School Admissions...................................................................................................................44 

Portfolio Development for Specialized High School Admissions...........................................................44 

English Language Arts................................................................................................................................................45 

Mathematics..................................................................................................................................................................45 

Community Service & Internship Opportunities...........................................................................................45 

Teen Enrichment (Design, Guitar, Illustration, Tech & Media)...................................................................46 

College Test Prep – SAT & ACT..............................................................................................................................47 

Business & Career Readiness Workshops..........................................................................................................47 

Chinese Academy........................................................................................................................................................48 

Swimming.......................................................................................................................................................................49 

QPAC for Kids ..............................................................................................................................................................50 

Drivers Education .......................................................................................................................................................50 

Sports & Recreation (Tae Kwon Do, Tennis, Zumbatomic®).......................................................................51 

REGISTRATION INFORMATION .......................................................................................52 

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14th Annual 

Tax Practitioner's Institute 

The IRS Stakeholder Liaison Field presents 

this seminar on the following topics: 

• 2013 Federal Tax Law updates 

• 2013 New York State Tax Law updates 

• Additional Topics to Be Announced 

Please note: Topics subject to change. 

Designed for CPA’s, Enrolled Agents and 

other tax practitioners, this agenda of 

important issues and hot topics meets the 

needs of practitioners who handle individual 

and business accounts. The program carries 

8 continuing education credits for tax 

professionals. 

The $165 tuition includes all sessions, 

materials, refreshment breaks, buffet luncheon 

and the $15 registration fee. Approved 

by NYS Education Department for 8 CPE 

credits. New York State Dept. of Education 

Sponsor License #001711. 

BUX-415 1 session (8 hours) / $165 

F Fri, 8am-5pm, Nov. 2 

Note: Early Registration Discount 

(pay only $145) by Monday Oct. 1st. 

Ethics & Responsibilities 

for Tax Professionals 

Ethics CPE is part of the required continuing 

education curriculum for a Registered 

Tax Return Preparer (RTRP). Preparers of 

federal income tax returns are subject to the 

ethical standards described in IRS Circular 

230. The rules in Circular 230 have always 

applied to certified public accountants, 

attorneys and enrolled agents. With 

the implementation of IRS Tax Preparer 

Certification, Circular 230 now applies to 

additional tax professionals. 

The course illustrates the compliance 

requirements of Treasury Department 

Circular 230 as it applies to Enrolled Agents, 

CPAs, and attorneys in their practice before 

the Internal Revenue Service. 

This course is based on one CPE credit for 

each 50 minutes of study time designed to 

help the tax professional understand the rules 

and regulations governing the tax profession 

and the practical application of these rules 

in the daily operation of their businesses. 

Approved by NYS Education Department 

for 2 CPE credits. 


includes continental breakfast 

FA Fri, 9-11am, Dec. 7 

REGISTER NOW Phone: 718.631.6343 Fax: 718.281.5538 Web: cep.qcc.cuny.edu 

These programs are exempt from further discounts 

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OPEN House Saturday September 8th 9am-1pm EARLY REGISTRATION DISCOUNT 

4New- Accounting & Computer Assisted Business Certificate 

Accounting & Computer Assisted Business Certificate 

Designed for new business owners, bookkeepers, and those individuals prospectively 

working to support the business function in any field/industry, and students contemplating 

business careers and further study of accounting at the college level. 

Elizabeth Harrington, CPA; Ken Williams, BBA, MS, CUNY College Accountant-QCC, and; Ron 

Williams, MAEd 

This curriculum consisting of Bookkeeping, Accounting, and QuickBooks Pro for Windows 

(CPX-300) focuses on basic accounting theory, combined with practical manual and computerized 

accounting technologies and techniques. 

Complete the Certificate in One Semester! 

REQUIRED CERTIFICATE COURSES: 

• BUX-194 Bookkeeping 

• BUX-197 Accounting 

• CPX-300 QuickBooks for Windows 

ACCOUNTING 

Designed for those who seek to apply the tools of bookkeeping (acquired in BUX-194 

or relevant life experience) to an in-depth study of accounting principles as they 

apply throughout the accounting cycle 

Ronald Williams, MAEd 

This course will provide students with an introduction to fundamental financial accounting 

principles concentrating on analyzing, recording and communicating the economic events 

of business organizations. Classrooms with Computer Lab component. Required textbook: 

Accounting Principles by Weygandt, Keiso & Kimmel is available at the QCC Bookstore. 

Registrants will: 

• differentiate service-based businesses and merchandising firms 

• develop competency in preparing and understanding financial statements 

• gain insight into how owners, managers and other stakeholders use and interpret 

financial results 

• explore how contemporary issues and recent publicized events have impacted the 

business and regulatory environment and the crucial role accountants serve in the 

overall economic system 

• further encounter financial accounting and internal control systems businesses implement 

to monitor and safeguard their assets 

Note: Registrants pursuing this NEW Accounting & Computer Assistant Business Certificate 

who have previously taken Accounting I (BUX 195) and have not previously taken Accounting 

II (BUX-196) should take this course to meet the requirements for the NEW Accounting & 

Computer Assistant Business Certificate. 

BUX-197 12 sessions (30 hours) / $425 

TR Tues & Thurs, 6:30-9pm, Oct. 2-18, and; Thurs, 6:30-9pm, Oct. 25-Dec. 6 (skip 11/22) 


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of campus emergencies or weather related closings. You select the best way to get 

messages: cell phone, home phone or e-mail. You can sign up even if you are registered 

with another emergency notification system. So stay alert! Visit www.cuny.edu/alert 

and sign up for CUNY A!ert now! 

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4- Accounting & Computer Assisted Business Certificate 

BOOKKEEPING 

Designed for those with little or no previous experience in Bookkeeping but aspire 

to grow in this career 

Ken Williams, BBA, MS, CUNY College Accountant - QCC 

This course covers basic bookkeeping information and practices. Emphasis will be placed on 

manual bookkeeping. Registrants will be encouraged to discuss job situations and also share 

personal experiences in this field. Classrooms with Computer Lab component. 

Registrants will learn bookkeeping terms and their applications, including: 

• revenues and expenses 

• journal entries 

• general ledger 

• the accounting cycle 

• financial statements 

• special journals 

• merchandising accounts 

• depreciation 

Required textbook: Bookkeeping Made Simple by David A. Flannery, The Philip Lief Group is 

available at the QCC Bookstore. 


MW Mon & Wed, 6:15-9:15pm, starts Wednesday Sept. 19-Oct. 31 (skip 9/26; 10/8, 10) 

5 sessions Computer Lab: Oct. 17-31 

Note: Registrants pursuing this NEW Accounting & Computer Assistant Business Certificate 

who have previously taken Bookkeeping I (BUX 192) and have not previously taken 

Bookkeeping II (BUX-193) can take this course per below schedule to meet the requirements 

for the NEW Accounting & Computer Assistant Business Certificate. These registrants will 

continue with the same textbook from Chapters 9 thru 18. 


MW-1 New- Mon & Wed, 6:15-9:15pm, Oct. 17-31 (all Computer Lab sessions) 

Microsoft Excel 

Anthony Jordan, BFA, Microsoft certified, 

training consultant/specialist 

Create, edit, copy, save, print worksheets; 

construct formulas, columns, rows; format 

text and cells; introduction to charts. 

CPX-230 3 sessions (9 hours) / $175 

W Wed, 6:15-9:15 pm, Nov. 7-21 

• checking account 

• interest 

• payroll records 

• partnerships 

• corporations 

• bank reconciliations 

• preparing reports using the computer 

Quickbooks Pro for Windows 

Elizabeth Harrington, CPA 

Designed especially for small and homebased 

service and retail businesses. Manage 

and record day-to-day transactions. Set up 

your own accounting system to automate 

invoicing and payroll. Recommended: 

knowledge of Windows Efficiency (CPX-118 

see page 26) and completion of BUX-195 or 

a background in bookkeeping or accounting. 

30 CPA-CPE credits. NYS Department of 

Education Sponsor License #001711. 


T Tues, 6:15-9:15pm, Oct. 23-Dec. 11 


FREE–Career Counseling, Job Development and Job Placement Services will be available 

for Accounting and Bookkeeping. 

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4Paralegal Studies Certificate 

Paralegal Studies 

Juan Carlos Fajardo, JD, Coordinator & Instructor; 

other specialized lawyers for various sessions 

Train for one of the fastest-growing occupations 

in America. Gain practical skills and 

learn procedures to prepare you for success 

as a Paralegal. Build a career plan, locate 

potential employers, and find a job. 

Required Certificate Courses: 

BUX-238 Practicum I Introduction 

BUX-239 Practicum II Research 

BUX-101 Notary Public Seminar 

BUX-240 Computers in Law Office 

(Recommended) 

Complete CERTIFICATE in One semester! 

Required for Certificate: Successful completion 

with a grade of "C" or better and attendance. 

Required textbook available for purchase at 

the QCC Bookstore. Prerequisite: High School 

Diploma or equivalent; basic Computer and 

Writing Skills. Attendance mandated. 

Practicum I: 

Introduction to Laws & Procedures 

Introduction to the principles and practices 

of the paralegal profession. Basic review of 

the American legal system, the mechanics 

of the law office and the legal field covered. 

Understand the civil litigation process, immigration 

law, family law, landlord & tenant 

dispute, contract law, and criminal justice. 


S Sat, 9:20am-4pm, 

(3/4 hr lunch break) 

Sept. 22-Oct. 20 

Plus 8 hrs of Fieldwork TBA 

Practicum II: 

Research, Interviewing & Fieldwork 

Introduction to the fundamental skills needed 

to conduct legal research inquiries, investigations, 

and interviews. Emphasis is given to 

practical applications and real-life work experiences 

of paralegals by combining exercises 

and theories. Legal research using LexisNexis. 

Includes 2 computer training sessions. 


S Sat, 9:20am-4pm, 

(3/4 hr lunch break) 

Oct. 27-Dec. 22 (skip 11/24) 

with 2 Computer Labs: Dec. 15 & 22 

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NOTE: This program offered only 

in the Fall Semester. 

Computers in the Law Office 

Recommended for Paralegals & Lawyers 

Acquire up-to-date information technology 

regarding the use of software 

and hardware for legal research, file, client, 

and accounting management. Learn basic 

computer concepts via software programs 

including Microsoft Word, Tabs 3, AbacusLaw 

and Westlaw. Topics covered: legal timekeeping 

and billing, litigation support software, 

case management, docket control, and 

Internet legal/factual research software, and; 

mobile computing, document management, 

security, ethics, law website design, and other 

trends in legal computing. Each topic is 

presented in a clear and organized manner 

incorporating many examples of how the 

software is actually used by the paralegal 

or attorney on-the-job. Hands-on tutorials 

provide participants with the opportunity to 

apply what is presented in the text and practice 

using computers to complete legal work. 

Prerequisites: Basic computer and Internet 

knowledge, access to computer. Required 

textbook includes the required free software 

and is available at the QCC Bookstore. 

Includes 3 computer training sessions. 


T Tues, 6:30-9:30pm, 

Oct. 2-Nov. 20 (skip 10/9) 

with 3 Computer Labs: Nov. 6-20 

Notary Public Seminar 

Learn the laws, concepts, and procedures 

for the NYS test. Highlights situations the 

officer may encounter, i.e., avoiding conflict 

of interest, professional ethics, proper fees, 

handling special situations, and minimizing 

legal liability. 


R Thurs, 6:30-9:30pm, Oct. 25 

FREE–Career Counseling, 

Job Development and Job Placement 

Services will be available.

4Professional & Industry Certifications 

NOTE: These programs offered only in the Fall Semester. 

Real Estate 

Licensing Certification 

Salesperson 

Anthony Pearl, Esq. 

Designed to prepare students to take the NYS 

Salesperson License Examination, and meets 

the revised 75-hour requirement for exam 

preparation set by New York State effective 

July 2008. Topics: license law and regulations; 

law of agency; legal issues; the contract of 

sales and leases; real estate finance; land use 

regulations; construction and environmental 

mathematics; municipal agencies; property 

insurance; taxes and assessments; condominiums 

and cooperatives; commercial and investment 

properties; income tax issues in real 

estate transactions; and mortgage brokerage. 

BUX-255 

TR 20 sessions (75 hours) / $510 

Tues & Thurs, 6-9:45pm, 

Oct. 2-Dec. 11 (skip 11/22) 

Exam last day of class (Dec. 11) 

Notary Public Seminar 

Learn the laws, concepts, and procedures 

for the NYS test. Highlights situations 

the officer may encounter, i.e., avoiding 

conflict of interest, professional ethics, 

proper fees, handling special situations, 

and minimizing legal liability. 


R Thurs, 6:30-9:30pm, Oct. 25 

Entomology 

& Pest Control Technology 

Gil M. Bloom, BA, certified entomologist, 

recognized industry consultant and trainer 

Entomology Recertification Modules 

Ideal for Pest Managers, Real Estate & Medical 

specialists, and Building Managers/Personnel 

& Homeowners 

Bed Bugs: The New Vampires 

This course covers all aspects of bed bugs 

from identification to control, whether you 

are a resident, building manager, or pest 

professional. Learn the latest information by 

attending this fascinating program taught by a 

member of the NYC Bed Bug Advisory Board. 

This course approved for 2 NYSDEC certification 

credits 7A, 8, 10. 


T Tues, 7-9pm, Nov. 6 

Urban Rat Management 

Similar to instruction provided for the NYC 

Department of Health, learn how to identify, 

exclude, and control rats & mice, and avoid 

possible violation and protect your quality 

of life. Designed for building personnel and 

pest professionals. This course approved for 

2 NYSDEC Credits 7A, 7F, 8, 10. 


W Wed, 7-9pm, Nov. 14 


Custom Contract Training 

Continuing Education and Workforce Development provides custom contract training for 

various organizations including corporations, small businesses, non-profit agencies and 

government institutions. Please call Jeff Chen at 718.281.5546 to set up a meeting to discuss 

your needs. Here are a few areas in which we can serve you: 

• Customer Service Skills • Sales • Wellness Programs 

• Supervisory Skills • Financial Planning • Staff & Career Development 

• ESL: Customized by Industry • GED • Change Management 

• Computers: Microsoft Software • Strategic Planning • Communication Skills 

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4Professional & Industry Certifications 

NOTE: These programs offered only in the Fall Semester. 

Driving Instructor Licensing 

George Vernile, MA, graduate certification 

driver education (Hofstra University) 

Driver Training 

& Traffic Safety Seminar 

Meets the technical requirements of the 

DMV for future or present driving school 

instructors (also known as the “30-Hour 

Basic Instructor’s Course” or “Methods and 

Content Course for In-car Instruction” which 

satisfies the Commissioner’s Regulations, 

Part 76.15, of the NYS DMV requirements 

for certifying driving instructors). 

Emphasizes the principles of defensive 

driving and behind-the-wheel instructional 

techniques. Reviews traffic rules and regulations. 

Recommended for fleet safety supervisors. 

Required textbook: Responsible Driving 

is available at the QCC Bookstore. 


R Thurs, 6:30-9:30pm, 

Oct. 4-Dec. 13 (skip 11/22) 

Classroom Teaching Techniques 

Guidelines, instructional techniques, and 

actual demonstrations of effective teaching 

procedures designed to help driving instructors 

attain a higher level of professional skill 

in presenting the DMV’s Prelicensing Course. 

Also known as the “Teaching Techniques 

and Methodology” course, which satisfies 

the Commissioner’s Regulation, Part 7.3, of 

the NYS DMV requirements for certifying 

driving instructors to teach the Pre-licensing 

Course. 


T Tues, 6:30-9:30pm, Oct. 9-Dec. 11 

Group Fitness Instructor 

Training Certification 

Andrea Salis, Ph.D. Candidate, M.A., C.H.E.S. 

(Certified Health Education Specialist), AFAA 

Aerobics and Fitness Assoc. of America, Certified 

Group Fitness Instructor and Personal Trainer 

Prepare to become a certified group fitness 

instructor. This course is designed for 

participants to take a national group fitness 

certification exam and to teach group 

exercise. Learn to identify the essentials of 

aerobic exercise, group strength training and 

stretching, anatomy, kinesiology, exercise 

physiology, instructional techniques, injury 

prevention, basic nutrition and weight 

management guidelines. Each session 

includes a classroom-based lecture and 

discussion, together with practical demonstration, 

participation, and presentation 

of group fitness programming. Participants 

should have a baseline fitness level and wear 

workout clothes and sneakers to class. 

PEX-256 3 sessions (12 hours) / $105 

ZP Sun, noon-4pm, Oct. 28-Nov. 11 

Helena Rubenstein 

Foundation 

Scholarships Available to 

Continuing Education Students 

Inquire when Registering 

The Helena Rubenstein Foundation is 

offering competitive scholarships to 

students enrolling in vocational, noncredit 

programs who have not earned 

an Associate or Bachelor degree. 

Applications are available through the 

Continuing Education Office or through 

your program coordinator. Please 

contact the Office of Continuing 

Education @ 718.631.6343 for scholarship 

details and application. 

Due date: September 7 

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4Online Certifications 

Go Online for Professional & Personal Growth 

There are hundreds of online courses designed for you to take from the convenience and 

comfort of your home or office. Online learning offers continuous classroom access, 

24-hours a day, 7-days a week. Each course is designed to be hands-on and effective, enabling 

registrants to rapidly acquire crucial new skills whether it is for business or personal growth. 

Our programs are offered through two educational organizations: ed2go and Gatlin 

Education Services, Inc. Personal Growth programs are offered only through ed2go. Our 

Career Training and Professional Certificate programs are offered through Gatlin Education 

Services and ed2go-pro; these professional programs prepare students for developing 

expertise in their desired career fields and/or prepare them for industry certification exams. 

Although each course is self-study, each course does have an instructor assigned to answer 

student questions and help solve problems. 

To get more information on programs or to register, please go to www.qcc.cuny.edu/conted 

and click on Online Courses. Go to either ed2go or Gatlin and click on the title of the course 

for which you wish to register and follow the online instructions. 

Below are Program Categories only. 

ed2go-pro Program Listing 

New sessions of each six week course 

are available monthly. 

August 15 • September 19 • October 17 

November 14 • December 12 

January 16, 2013 • February 20, 2013 

Accounting @ $99 

Basic Computer Literacy @ $99 

Business Administration @ $99 

Career Certificate Programs @ $189 

Certification Preparation @ $109 

Computer Applications @ $99 

Digital Photography & Video @ $99 

Database Management & Programming @ $99 

Grant Writing & Non-Profit Management @ $99 

Graphic Design @ $99 

Healthcare Certificates in Continuing 

Education @ various prices below 

Healthcare, Nutrition, and Fitness @ $99 

Languages @ $99 

Law & Legal Careers @ $99 

Math, Philosophy, and Science @ $99 

PC Troubleshooting, Networking 

and Security @ $99 

Personal Development @ $99 

Personal Enrichment @ $99 

Sales & Marketing @ $99 

Start Your Own Business @ $99 

Teaching Professional Courses @ $99 

The Internet @ $99 

Web & Computer Programming @ $99 

Web Graphics & Multimedia @ $99 

Web Page Design @ $99 

Writing & Publishing @ $99 

Gatlin Program Listing 

Healthcare and Fitness Programs 

@ $599 - $2,795 

Hospitality Programs @ $1,395 - $4,095 

Business and Professional Programs 

@ $895 - $4,195 

IT and Software Development Programs 

@ $1,595 - $4,095 

Skilled Trades and Industrial Programs 

@ $1,695 - $3,095 

Management and Corporate Programs 

@ $795 - $4,195 

Media and Design Programs 

@ $1,395 - $4,095 

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REGISTER NOW Phone: 718.631.6343 Fax: 718.281.5538 Web: cep.qcc.cuny.edu


4Health & Allied Services Certifications 

No refunds issued for lateness. Please read required textbook before first day of class. Timeliness and 

attendance is enforced; this will impact on eligibility for meeting program and exam requirements. 

Cardiac Life Support 

Training & Certification 

Stephen Whitlock, RPA-C, EMT-P, Coordinator 

Attain the skills for the professional rescuer. 

AHA requires "pass" grade on skills exam & 

minimum of 85 score on written exam to qualify 

for certification. Dress comfortably. Required 

textbook to be read prior to class: American 

Heart Association: BLS for Healthcare Providers 

(latest edition with new 2011 protocols), 

available at the QCC Bookstore. 

Note: Students should take Basic (AHX-100) 

if it has been more than one year 

since certification. 

Basic Cardiac Life Support 

Basic techniques for CPR certification. 

AHX-100 $115* / 9am-6pm (8 hours) 

with 1 hr. lunch break 

*includes $8.50 for pocket face mask as 

required by new AHA protocols and 

certification card 

T Tues, Aug. 21 S2 Sat, Sept. 29 

R Thurs, Aug. 23 S3 Sat, Oct. 6 

S1 Sat, Sept. 22 S4 Sat, Nov. 3 

Z Sun, Sept. 23 S5 Sat, Dec. 8 

Additional schedules may be available.... 

NURSING STUDENTS for CPR / $72.50 

Required by third week. 

EMT Refresher Challenge 

Offered Spring 2013 

EMT Certification 

Stephen Whitlock, RPA-C, EMT-P, Coordinator, 

and Kevin Rummel, EMT-B, CIC 

Required textbook: Brady Emergency Care, 12th 

Edition, available at the QCC Bookstore. 

MMR immunization proof required at first class. 

Required: CPR Certification mandatory, previous 

first aid training highly recommended, minimum 

10th grade reading level for intense reading and 

exam workload, and pass practical skills & complete 

clinical rotation on ambulance for certification. 

Basic Course 

Covers all techniques and operational 

aspects of an EMT. Demonstration, practice, 

and clinical observation are integrated. To 

take the NYS exam and become certified, 

registrants must be 18, fluent in English, 

and not physically disabled. Bring to 1st class 

card certifying current CPR and standard 

First Aid or CFR credentials. Prerequisite: CPR 

required & First Aid recommended. 

Exam: Thurs, Dec. 20 @ 6-10pm 

AHX-110 Additional Hours TBA 

MWS Evening: 34 sessions (140 hours) 

$920 including exam 

Mon & Wed, 6-10pm, 

Aug. 27-Dec. 17 

(skip 9/3, 17, 26; 10/8, and; 11/21), 

and Sat, 2-10pm, Sept. 8, and; 

9am-6pm with 1 hour lunch break, 

Oct. 20, Nov. 10, and; Dec. 1, 8, 15 

TRF Daytime: 40 sessions (160 hours) 

$920 including exam 

Tues, Thurs, Fri, 2-6pm, 

Aug. 28-Dec. 6 

(skip 9/18, 25, 26; 11/22, 23) 

Standard First Aid 

Stephen Whitlock, RPA-C, EMT-P 

Attain employee training on external bleeding control, injuries, wound care, asthma and 

allergic reactions, (weather-related) shocks, burns, poisons and sudden illness in the workplace. 

Learn to recognize everyday emergency situations and take appropriate action until 

professional help arrives. The American Heart Heartsavers guidelines mandate the required 

workbook manual be read prior to class (available at the QCC Bookstore @ less than $10). 

AHX-183 / 1 session (8 hours) / $105 includes materials 

Sunday, 9am-6pm with 1 Hour Lunch • Z-1 Sept. 23 • Z-2 Oct. 7 

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Health Technology Certification - Daniel R. Armstrong, BA, Ph.D. candidate, Coordinator, 

Najeeb Husseini, MD, MS – Health Care Management, and Leisha Bell-Lapart, EMT-P, BCLS, ACLS, PALS 

Required textbooks available at the QCC Bookstore. Certificate of attendance awarded 

upon satisfying required course attendance, written exam, and skills demonstrations. 

Prerequisite: CPR (AHX-100) on page 10 (with AHA CPR Certification), and; Medical 

Terminology for Allied Health (AHX-179) - see below. Corequisite: Standard First Aid 

(AHX-183) on page 10. 

No refunds issued for lateness. Timeliness and attendance is enforced; this will impact on eligibility 

for meeting program and exam requirements. High School Diploma or equivalent required. 

NHA-Certification Test for EKG & Phlebotomy: 

$105 exam fee paid directly to testing agency when registering for exam. 

EKG Technician (NHA Certified) 

Obtain introductory skills to secure an entrylevel 

EKG Tech position. Introduction to 

cardiac anatomy and terminology, recognition 

of cardiac emergencies, obtaining a 12-lead 

ECG or EKG tracing and basic rhythm interpretation. 

Includes additional 4 hours offsite 

Clinical TBA. (Bell-Lapart) 

AHX-170 10 sessions (40 hours) / $1575 

plus $25 NHA exam fee below 

SP Sat, 1-5pm, Sept. 15-Nov. 10 

Written Exam: Oct. 27 

QCC Exam: Nov. 3 

NHA Review: Nov. 10 (Last Class) 

NHA Exam: Sat, 2-5pm, Dec. 1 

IV Technician 

Attain training in IV administration via lectures, 

demonstrations and hands on skills practice 

sessions. Topics: Venous/Vascular Anatomy and 

Physiology, Complications of IV Therapy, Fluids 

and Electrolytes, Calculations, Drug Interactions, 

Adverse Reactions and IV Therapies. Prerequisite: 

Phlebotomy Technician (AHX-171) at QCC/ 

Continuing Education. (Bell-Lapart) 


SP Sat, 1-6pm, Nov. 17-Dec. 8 (skip 11/24) 

Phlebotomy Technician (NHA Certified) 

Obtain the introductory skills to secure an 

entry level phlebotomy position. Learn various 

methods of blood collection through 

venipuncture, capillary puncture, and existing 

intravascular devices. Emphasizes use of anticoagulants, 

the order of draw, and procedures 

for obtaining and processing specimens. Safety 

considerations for all health care professionals 

and patients discussed. Registrants should 

purchase stethoscope, B/P cuff, lab coats and 

non-latex gloves; with $35 cash (approximately) 

paid to instructor at first class meeting for 

venipuncture supplies. Includes additional 4 

hours offsite Clinical TBA. (Hussaini) 


plus $25 NHA exam fee below 

SA Sat, 8:30am-12:30pm, 

Sept. 15-Nov. 17 

Written Exam: Nov. 3 

QCC Exam: Nov. 10 

NHA Review: Nov. 17 (Last Class) 

NHA Exam: Sat, 9am-noon, Dec. 1 

FREE–Career Counseling, 

Job Development and Job Placement 

Services will be available. 


Medical Terminology for Allied Health Programs 

Learn to identify medical words and terminology by their component parts, and also 

receive an introduction to basic anatomy and physiology (with a focus on the cardiovascular 

and hematic systems) and understand the importance of medical terminology in the 

healthcare professions. Participants will be required to pass an exam at the end of class. 

Required textbook is available at the QCC Bookstore. (Hussaini) 

AHX-179 S / 1 session (8 hours) / $165 Sat, 9am-6pm with 1 hour lunch, Sept. 8 

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Emergency Room Technician Certificate Program 

Daniel R. Armstrong, BA, Ph.D. candidate, Coordinator 

An ER Tech provides technical support to MDs and RNs to optimize patient care. The ER Tech 

assists the MDs and RNs by performing Phlebotomy and IV starts, performing 12-lead EKGs, 

transporting patients to other departments, performs wound care, obtains lab specimens, 

documents all care / procedures provided, and performs other responsibilities as assigned. 

Requirements: Registrants must have AHA / BLS certification current before beginning 

program and upon completion of program. Students will be required to meet with Program 

Coordinator once per semester to assess progress towards completion of program. HS 

Diploma or eqivalent required. 

Participants will be required to complete all course work and successfully complete all certification 

exams within the academic year to be awarded QCC "Emergency Room Technician" 

Certificate of Completion. 

To earn the certificate, the following five courses must be successfully completed within 

the academic year at Queensborough Community College/Continuing Education: 

• AHA/BLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) AHX-100: Prerequisite for all courses (see page 10) 

• EKG Technician: AHX-170 (see page 11) 

• Emergency Medical Technician: AHX-110 (see page 10) 

• IV Technician: AHX-172 (see page 11) 

• Medical Terminology: AHX-179 (see page 11) 

• Phlebotomy Technician: AHX-171 (see page 11) 

Waivers available upon verification for current EMTs for EMT requirement 

Note: These Courses must be taken sequentially as follows: 

• 1st semester: AHX-100, 179, 170, 171, 172 • 2nd semester: AHX-110 

• Completion semester: AHX-174 & 100 hours EMS Service (volunteer and/or 

professional) after receiving NYS EMT Certification 

Emergency Room Technician (AHX-174) Bundle Pricing: 

Bundle Pricing for Certificate Program ONLY AVAILABLE at initial time of registration. 

Refund Policy: Requests calculated by subtracting individual course costs 

from bundle rate prior to 2nd class meeting. 

All 6 courses @ $3525 

For current EMT’s - Only 3 courses (excluding CPR & Medical Terminology) @ $3150 

Partial Payment Schedule: 

50% tuition payment due at initial time of registration & balance due at end of semester. 

Students will not be permitted to enroll in sequential certificate courses for subsequent 

semester unless balance of tuition payment is made prior to new enrollment. 

Discounts not applicable for this program. 

Testimonial: 

Success Story of Exiting Ecuador to Employment in the Emergency Room! 

Candy P. came to QCC from her home in Ecuador to pursue her dream 

of working in a hospital. She registered with the Continuing Education 

program and enrolled in courses in ESL, Certified Nursing Assistant, 

Phlebotomy, EKG, and EMT. After successfully completing these certificate-based 

classes and her requisite internships, Candy was recently 

hired to work in the Emergency Room of a major hospital. 

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4Medical Office Assistant Certificate 

Medical Office Assistant Certificate Program 

The demand for Medical Office Assistants in hospitals, long term care facilities and doctor’s 

offices continues to increase in NYC. Assistants are now being asked to manage administrative 

functions of the practice, including electronic health records billing and coding procedures, 

clinical, technical and diverse cultural skills. Earn industry certifications from the American 

Health Information Management Association, American Heart Association, and National 

Healthcareer Association. 

The Certificate Program consists of: 

• Medical Office Biller Certificate (6 courses) 

• Clinical Competency Track (3 courses ): CPR, EKG, Phlebotomy 

• Electronic Health Records (E.H.R.) & Cultural Competency in Healthcare (1 course each) 

Program Highlights 

• Training & preparation for employment demands of this growing healthcare sector: 

> Receive four industry-recognized certifications 

> Courses designed to maximize learning potential 

> Cutting edge curriculum across multiple disciplines, including clinical and cultural 

• Benefit from QCC ‘s existing infrastructure in professional and workforce development: 

> Established workforce partners to assist with career development 

> Relevant, industry-based internships to enhance experience and marketability 

> Job search services: industry-specific resume writing, interview skills, referrals 

Complete Certificate within Two Consecutive Semesters per below schedules 

Please note additional costs and prerequisites under each individual course description. 

Registrants must pay $15 registration fee each semester and exam fees. 

• CPR – page 10 • Medical Billing Intro & Computer Mgt. – page 16 

• EKG – page 11 • Medical Claims Problem Solving – page 17 

• Phlebotomy – page 11 • Medical Terminology & Systems I – page 16 

• Intro to Pharmacology – page 18 • Electronic Health Records – page 18 

• CPT Coding – page 17 • Cultural Competency – page 18 

• ICD9 Coding – page 17 

QCC Medical Office Assistant Certificate Training Package: MBX-001 

Tuition Options: 

• Pay for individual courses as listed on designated pages OR 

• Bundle Pricing for Certificate Program ONLY AVAILABLE at initial time of registration: $3,995 

Refund Policy: Requests calculated by subtracting individual course costs from bundle 

rate prior to 2nd class meeting. 

Partial Payment Schedule available for Bundle Pricing Program Package: 

50% due at initial time of registration & 50% balance due at end of semester 

For more information please contact Jeff Chen at (718) 281-5546 or jchen@qcc.cuny.edu 



WE REMEMBER HARRISON 

…the lives he touched, 

the students he inspired, 

the contributions he made, 

the programs he created, 

the dedication to make the world a better place, 

the wonderful man he was… 

Roy Harrison, Allied Health Coordinator, 2000–2012 

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4Reiki & Massage Therapy Certifications 

Reiki 

Deborah Lagana-Lorber, RN, MSN, 

Reiki Master/Teacher 

Registration deadline: 

One week prior to class start date. 

NOTE: This program offered only 


Reiki I: First Degree Workshop 

Reiki (ray-key) is an ancient hands-on healing 

technique for modern times. Reiki restores 

energy balance and vitality by relieving physical 

and emotional effects of unreleased stress 

through deep relaxation. Learn the history 

of Reiki, the energy centers of the body, and 

the basic hand positions. Suggested textbook: 

Reiki, The Healing Touch—First and Second 

Degree Manual by William Lee Rand. All 

classes have 1 hour lunch break. 

PSX-240 1 session (7 hours) / $145 

F Fri, 9:30am-5:30pm, Oct. 5 

Reiki II: Second Degree Workshop 

Deepen your involvement with Reiki. Learn 

symbols unique to this healing modality. 

Build on Reiki I to incorporate more healing 

abilities on the mental and emotional levels. 

Reiki II intensifies the Reiki energy and provides 

the ability to do absent (distant) healing. 

Prequisite: Reiki I (PSX-240) 


S Sat, 9:30am-5:30pm, Dec. 1 

Reiki III: Advanced Reiki 

This intensive workshop includes the Master 

attunement and symbol, the use of crystals and 

the Reiki grid. Additional $10 fee for manual 

payable to instructor. Prerequisite: Reiki II completion 

6 months or more. 


F Fri, 9:30am-5:30pm, Nov. 16 

Foot Reflexology: 

Beginner 

Designed for the Licensed Massage 

Therapist for professional 

development. 

Effective 2012, all massage therapists 

will need to earn 36 hours of continuing 

education to renew their license. 

Catherine Stapleton, LMT, ARCB Nationally 

Certified, Master Reflexologist and Teacher, 

and; Debra Bernath, LMT, NCBTMB, ARCB 

Nationally Certified, Master Reflexologist 

and Teacher 

Introduction to the principles, benefits 

and uses of this ancient healing art and 

science in holistic healthcare. Study reflexology 

maps, basic relaxation and reflex 

techniques and locations of all organs, 

glands, body systems and body parts. 

Hands-on training using proper technique 

and body mechanics emphasized to 

administer and document 1-hour general 

reflexology sessions. The NYS Education 

Department approved QCC Continuing 

Education for 24 CEs. (Section 78.5) 

Student provides own sheet, towel, 

fragrance-free non-greasy lotion. 

Intermediate and Advanced courses 

offered in 2013 to qualify for the ARCB 

(American Reflexology Certification 

Board) National Certification Exam. 

PDX-278 4 sessions (24 hours) / $500 

plus $10 material fee for 

manuals payable to instructor 

F Fri, 9am-4pm (with 1 hour 

lunch break), Oct. 12-Nov. 2 

To register, call Catherine Stapleton at 

646-541-9429, or email 

stapletonc@mac.com 


NEW 

Reiki: Focus on Families 

Deborah Lagana-Lorber, RN, MSN 

Learn the healing touch of Reiki for you and your family. Use Reiki in your life – 

from birthing to dying – to enhance health and healing, promote bonding among 

all members of your family (young and old including pets). Attain skills to calm 

yourself and loved ones while combating everyday stress, and relax before bedtime. 


S Sat, 9:30am-5:30pm with 1 hour lunch break, Oct. 20 

NEW 

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Infection-Control Techniques 

Required in health-care practice for RN’s, LPN’s, 

MD’s and PA’s 

Catherine Shannon, FNPC, CIC 

NYS-mandated training for renewing healthcare 

licenses. Approved by the NYS Dept. of 

Education, this course covers Dept. of Health 

policy on H.I.V. and Hepatitis B, and Board of 

Regents and Dept. of Health regulations on 

professional conduct. 

AHX-150 1 session (4 hours) / $85 

SA Sat, 10am-2pm, Nov. 10 

Child Abuse ID & Reporting Certification 

For teachers, MD’s, RN’s, podiatrists, DDS’s, dental 

hygienists, optometrists, and psychologists. 

Mary Ann Magaldi, MSN, Assoc. Prof., QCC 

Nursing Dept. 

Approved by the NYS Dept. of Education, 

this course covers legal definitions of child 

abuse, neglect, and maltreatment; physical 

and behavioral signs of abuse; procedures for 

reporting; and legal implications of reporting 

and failing to report. Bring license & SSN to class. 

PDX-121 1 session (2 hours) / $65 

W Wed, 6:15-8:15pm, Nov. 14 

Home Health Aide 

Gladys Bonafaux, RN, Coordinator 

Home Health Aides are in high demand in today’s job market. Our mission is to provide quality 

home care in an holistic manner. Home health aides provide direct care to the elderly, 

chronically ill or disabled patients in the comfort of the patient’s home rather than in a 

hospital or long-term care facility. 

The Home Health Aide program offers a broad foundation of knowledge and skills 

required. Instruction includes lectures, lab, and clinical practice under the supervision of a 

licensed registered nurse. Program consists of 77 hours of classroom and lab instruction, and 

8 hours of clinical instruction in an offsite facility. This 85-hour program is fully accredited 

with approval status by the New York State Education Department. 

Prerequisites: High School Diploma or GED, and; US Citizenship or Legal Working Permits. 

Registrants will be tested in basic reading comprehension prior to admission into the program. 

Proof of immunizations required. 

NUX-204 15 sessions (85 hours) / tuition $499 plus additional cost of book and uniform 

EP Mon-Fri, 1:30-6:40pm (1 hour lunch break), Jan. 7-25, 2013 (skip 1/21) 

+ 8 hours Clinical–one day TBA @ 8am-4pm 

FREE–Career Counseling, Job Development and Job Placement Services will be available. 

Certified Nursing Assistant Program 

Gladys Maingrette, MSA, RN, Coordinator 

Certified Nursing Assistants are in high demand in the bilingual community; those who can converse 

in a second language and assist in a multi-ethnic environment will be highly marketable. 

Designed for those with requisite entry level skills to prepare and function effectively in longterm 

and/or acute-care facilities and in the community. Instruction includes lectures, lab, and 

clinical practice under the supervision of a licensed registered nurse. This 120-hour program is 

fully accredited and approved by the New York State Education Department. 

Prerequisites: High School Diploma / GED, and; US Citizenship / Working Permits. Registrants 

tested in basic reading comprehension prior to admission into the program. Proof of 

immunizations required. Note: Certification testing available off-campus. 

NUX-200 30 sessions (120 hours) / $1050 

WRF Wed, Thurs, Fri, 6-10pm, Oct. 3-Dec. 14 (skip 10/10; 11/22-23) 

Payment Plan: $685 due at initial time of registration plus $15 registration fee. 

$365 balance due at end of first class month. 


FREE–Career Counseling, Job Development and Job Placement Services will be available. 

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4Medical Office Biller Certificate 

Program Coordinator: Louise Paone, 

chief administrator of a large medical practice 

In response to growing demand for competent 

people to handle the administrative 

challenges of healthcare facilities, this program 

will inform, train, and support individuals 

interested in making this a career path. 

Although the healthcare system has undergone 

significant change in recent years, 

one aspect remains constant: the function 

and importance of billing personnel. The 

success of a medical practice or institution 

depends to a great extent on the knowledge, 

organization, and dedication of its 

administrative staff, especially today when 

the risk of medical liability is high. Enhance 

your abilities in this industry or gain skills to 

re-enter the workforce or change careers. 

A program certificate is awarded for 

satisfying all program requirements: 

Complete 6 required & 2 elective courses. 

6 Required courses Intro to Medical 

Office Billing & Computer Medical 

Practice Management (2 course credits)• 

Medical Terminology and Systems I & II 

combined (2 course credits) • CPT Coding 

• ICD9 Coding 

2 ELECTIVEs REQUIRED Basic First Aid • 

Billing: Hospital, Hospice & Mental Health 

• Cultural Competency • Electronic Health 

Records • Job Search Preparation • Managed 

Care Contracts & 3rd Party Audits • Medical 

Claims Problem Solving • NYS Workers 

Compensation & No Fault • Pharmacology 

Job Search Preparation 

Louise Paone, medical office manager 

Determine your professional marketing 

objectives; prepare a top-notch resumé 

and effective cover letter; learn interviewing 

techniques, follow-up, how salary is determined, 

and on-the-job success. 

MBX-130 2 sessions (6 hours) / $75 

TR Tues & Thurs, 6:15-9:15pm, 

Class: Tues, Dec. 11 

Computer Lab: Thurs, Dec. 13 

Required Courses 

As foundation for program, recommend taking 

required courses in sequential order per listing 

on this page. Other required and elective 

courses can be added per your schedule. 

Courses listed below count towards 

2 required courses in the Medical Biller 

Certificate program. 

Medical Billing Introduction & 

Computer Practice Management 


This newly developed course combines the 

fundamentals of Medical Office Billing with 

the hands-on management of a medical practice 

using the Medisoft Advanced Patient 

Accounting software. It will simulate an 

on-the-job setting first in the classroom and 

then in the computer lab, with an in-depth 

look into the business practices of a successful 

medical practice. Topics covered include: 

setting up and managing a medical practice, 

using the universal coding system to prepare 

medical claims to third party payers, government 

and insurance regulations, maintaining 

good patient medical and financial records, 

are only a part of this in-depth look into the 

business end of a successful medical practice. 

Prerequisite: Basic knowledge of computer 

keyboard. Recommended: Provide your own 

USB 2.0 “thumb drive” device to upload work 

for practice on home computer. 

MBX-125 9 sessions (20.5 hours) / $615 

R Thurs, Sept. 20-Nov. 15 

4 classroom sessions: 

Sept. 20-Oct. 11, 6:45-8:45pm, and; 

5 computer lab sessions: 

Oct. 18-Nov. 15 @ 6:15-8:45pm 

Medical Terminology 

and Systems I & II 

Sergeo Guilbaud, MHA, Education Director, L.I. 

College Hospital 

Incorporates system-related pathology and 

drug highlights, diagnostic/laboratory tests. 

Required textbook: The Language of Medicine 

(8th Edition) by Davi Ellen-Chabner (Publisher: 

Saunders), available at the QCC Bookstore. 

MBX-126 8 sessions (16 hours) / $280 plus 

$10 material fee payable 

at first class meeting 

T Tues, 7:15-9:15pm, Oct. 2-Nov. 20 

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Required Courses (continued) 

CPT Coding 

Warren J. Goodman, DPM 

Learn the universal medical coding system 

to select the correct procedural code(s) for 

bill submission to maximize reimbursement. 

Required textbook: 2012 CPT Coding Book 

(American Medical Association) and a medical 

dictionary available at the QCC Bookstore. 


WP Wed, 5:30-8pm, Oct. 3-Dec. 5 

(skip 10/10, 11/21) 

Elective Courses 

Medical Claims Problem Solving 


A “must” for healthcare facilities as the link 

between the medical provider and the insurance 

carrier. Learn to prevent common reasons 

claim payment is delayed, reduced, or denied, 

and proper strategies to resolve disputes. 


T Tues, 7:15-9:15pm, 

Oct. 23-Nov. 13 

Hospital & Hospice Billing 

Bertrand Batista, BA, Associate 

Director, Patient Accounts, 

Wyckoff Heights Medical Center 

This newly combined course 

covers the specific billing procedures 

whether performed in a hospital setting 

or a patient’s home. The payment 

cycles and the services which impact/ 

contribute to the billing process are 

explained. A comprehensive overview 

of the elements necessary for documentation 

and compliance with insurance 

regulations is discussed to ensure 

prompt reimbursement. 

NOTE: This Elective course has been 

merged with previously offered two 

(2) electives classes of Hospital Billing 

(MBX-111) and Hospice Billing (MBX-122) 


SA Sat, 9:45am-12:45pm, 

Oct. 6-Nov. 3 

NEW 

ICD9 Coding with Intro to ICD10 

Mary Slisz, MA, medical administrator 

Focus on diagnostic coding through use of the 

International Classification of Diseases, Ninth 

Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-9-CM) 

system. Course completion in conjunction 

with the CPT coding course (MBX-103) enables 

obtaining maximum reimbursements on claims. 

ICD-10 Coding books provided for class. 


M Mon, 6-9:30pm, Oct. 15-29 

Managed Care 

Sergeo Guilbaud, MHA, Education Director, L.I. 

College Hospital 

Managed Care Plans (MCP) are, in many 

cases, “the only game in town”, requiring 

that physicians, front-line coding, and billing 

staff be well versed in dealing with these types 

of health insurers. Learn about MCP care and 

its impact on healthcare delivery, the distinctions 

between HMOs, PPOs, and POS, MCP & 

terminology, contractual issues and analysis, 

payment and policy process, NYS law and 

antitrust provisions, and prompt payment law. 


TR Tues & Thurs, 7:15-9:15pm, Dec. 4-13 

NYS Worker’s Compensation 

& No Fault Insurance 


Geared to new and established medical office 

managers, physicians, coders, and entry-level 

employees to gain better understanding of 

the rules and regulations of the NYS Workers' 

Compensation (WC) program. Learn key provisions 

of the NYS WC law, including how to 

enroll, payment process of WC Fee Schedule, 

procedures to file claims promptly and submission 

tracking, properly challenge claim 

denials, differences between arbitration and 

legal WC issues, reporting requirements, and 

impact of recent court decisions and legislation 

on the business practice. 


F Fri, 6:45-8:45pm, Nov. 9 & 16 


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Kathleen Ruffo, RN 

No textbook required. Handouts provided. 

Introduction to Pharmacology 

Learn definition of key pharmacology 

terms; classification of drugs based on 

preparation; types and uses of drugs; system 

of measurement of medication; federal 

laws concerning the 5 levels of controlled 

substances and OSHA regulations; and; 

reaction of drugs. 


SA Sat, 9:30am-3:30pm 

(1/2 hr. lunch break), 

Nov. 10-Dec. 1 (skip 11/24) 

Basic First Aid 

Attain the skills to assess an emergency 

situation, including the ABCs of emergency 

care and basic life support. Learn the 

differences between treating babies, children, 

adults, and the elderly in emergencies. 

Instructions include the preparation of 

a first aid kit, federal OSHA requirements 

and the Good Samaritan Act for the rescuer. 

This course will not include CPR. 


M Mon, 6:15-8:15pm, Nov. 5 & 12 

Electronic Health Records 

and Health Information 

Data Management 

Carol Goldfond, MA (Public 

Administration), BA (Business 

Education) 

This course will introduce students to 

the functions of the Electronic Health 

Record, its benefit to healthcare workers 

as well as the benefit to physicians 

and patients. The course will teach the 

students about the government requirements 

related to the transition from 

a paper based record to an Electronic 

Health Record. Students will explore 

the technological requirements for an 

Electronic Health Record system and 

discuss some of the available options 

as well as understanding the various 

systems that comprise the Electronic 

Health Record. 

Required textbook: Merida L. Johns, 

Health Information Management 

Technology: An Applied Approach, 

Third Edition, AHIMA 


SA Sat, 9am-12:45pm, 

Oct. 13-Nov. 3 

NEW 

Cultural Competency in Health Care 

Barbara Blake-Campbell, RN, PhD., instructor 

In order to meet the needs of an increasingly diverse patient population, healthcare 

providers must understand how cultural forces influence health perceptions. 

The aim of this course is to produce healthcare providers who understand the role of 

culture in health care practice, and are equipped with the skills necessary to navigate their 

profession with greater cultural awareness and responsiveness. 

At the completion of this course, participants will be prepared to: 

• Identify own biases and stereotypes about various cultures 

• Describe steps towards developing cultural competence 

• Identify major components of cultural assessment 

• Discuss the role of culture on healthcare perceptions 

MBX-006 SP / 4 sessions (8 hours) / $150 Sat, 1:30-3:30pm, Oct. 13-Nov. 3 

NEW 

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4Interior Design & Decorating Certificate 

Interior Design & Decorating 

Certificate 

Effective Spring 2012: 

Complete This Certificate in One Year! 

Program Coordinator: Rita Plush, MA, 

president, Rita Plush Interiors 

To earn the Certificate in Interior Design 

& Decorating, candidates must successfully 

complete a total of seven courses: 

four (4) required courses and three (3) 

electives. Students who do not wish to 

earn the certificate may take individual 

courses. 

The program has been redesigned with 

the Certificate requirement to take: 

• Four (4) Required classes 

• Three (3) Elective classes 

Each class will be offered only once a year 

in distinct semesters delineated below, 

with two (2) Required & one (1) Elective 

class each available in the Fall and Spring 

semester(s), and one (1) Elective class 

during the Summer semester. 

FALL Offerings: 

2 Required: Basic Introduction • Interior 

Design CAD (formerly/merged: IDX-122 

Interior Design CAD & IDX-120 Drafting) 

1 Elective: Accessories & Color (formerly/ 

merged: IDX-110 Art, Accessories, Hardware 

& IDX-119 Color Concepts) 

SPRING Offerings: 

2 Required: History of Design • Portfolio 

Presentations 

1 Elective: 

Designing Spaces: Kitchen, Bath, and 

Lighting (formerly/merged: IDX-113 

Kitchens & Baths & IDX-112 Lighting) 

SUMMER Offering: 

1 Elective: Business Resource Seminar 

(formerly/merged: IDX-140 Resource Tours 

& IDX-105 Business Basics) 

Non-Certificate Courses 

• Decorative Faux Finish Painting 

• Feng Shui 

• Home Staging 

Required Courses 

Basic Principles of 

Interior Decorating/Design 

Rita Plush, MA, President, Rita Plush Interiors 

The perfect introduction to our program, 

learn how to plan a room, color and fabric 

coordination, lighting, flooring, window 

treatments, furniture styles, and what you 

should know before you buy a sofa. Required 

Textbook: Foundations of Interior Design, by 

Susan J. Slotkis. 

IDX-100 8 sessions (20 hours) / $290 

W Wed, 6:15-8:45pm, Oct. 3-Nov. 28 

(skip 10/10) 

Interior Design 

CAD / Drafting 

Mario Mulea, BFA 

This course offers a user-friendly, 

mouse-driven CAD program for those 

looking to design and visualize their 

decorating projects. Create a floor plan 

and color scheme by experimenting 

with myriad styles and templates—all 

before making a single purchase. Print 

out a two and three-dimensional view 

of your room and a shopping list containing 

product and vendor information. 

Learn basic hand-drafting techniques, 

including using drafting tools, drawing 

floor plans and elevations, placing furniture 

and lighting symbols. 

Required Additional Payments & 

Materials: Registrants are required to 

purchase software: Home Designer Suite 

for Windows, available at homedesignersoftware.com/products, 

and bring it 

to the first class meeting. Approximate 

cost $100. Hand-drafting materials are 

also required. Please ask for a materials 

list at time of registration! 

NOTE: This Required course has been 

merged with previously offered two (2) 

required classes of Interior Design CAD 

(IDX-122) and Drafting (IDX-120) 


plus additional software & 

materials listed above 

F Fri, 6:15-8:45pm, 

Sept. 28-Dec. 7 (skip 11/23) 

NEW 


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4Interior Design Certificate 


Accessories & Color 

Rita Plush, MA, President, Rita 

Plush Interiors, and; Alan Klockler, 

mixed media artist 

Accessories, including art and 

the right hardware, animate and enliven 

a room, making it inviting and uniquely 

personal. Learn to accessorize with 

pillows, frames, pedestals, table and 

wall sculpture, while you educate your 

color eye and learn how to plan a color 

scheme for one room or an entire 

house. You will learn the color wheel 

and mix your own paints. This class is 

a must for anyone who wants to put 

the finishing touches on a room, or is 

considering a color change. Includes a 

visit to the exciting home furnishings 

market to see the latest accessories 

and color trends. 

NOTE: This Elective course has been 

merged with previously offered two 

(2) elective classes of Art, Accessories 

& Hardware (IDX-110) and Color 

Concepts (IDX-119) 


R Thurs, 6:15-8:15pm, 

Sept, 27-Dec. 6 (skip 11/22) 

Includes: 4 classroom sessions 

on Sept. 27, and; Oct. 4, 11, 25 

1 Field Trip (offsite) on 

Oct. 18 @ 9:30-11:30am 

5 Color sessions on 

Nov. 1-Dec. 6 (skip 11/22) 

NEW 

Microsoft PowerPoint: 

Showcase Your Professional Portfolio! 

Anthony Jordan, BFA, Microsoft certified 

training consultant/specialist 

Need to make an impressive presentation 

in front of a group? Step-by-step instructions 

to create, edit, print and file slides, 

outlines, speaker’s notes, and handouts. 

Note: This course is not part of the Interior 

Design Certificate program. 


M Mon, 6:15-9:15pm, Nov. 5-19 

Feng Shui Your Life! 

Energy Design for Home & Office 

Ileen Weiss Nelson, President and Feng Shui 

Master Teacher at Long Island Feng Shui 

Institute at the Planting Fields Arboretum 

Discover how the foundational principles of 

the Chinese art of placement can dramatically 

improve your life. Learn how to enhance your 

home and workplace to benefit and support 

changes in your health, wealth, career and 

relationships. We will use the 'bagua' energetic 

life map to shift your emotional and spiritual 

well being. Feng Shui meditation will also be 

taught to remove negative influences and 

build up your inner ch'i. As part of this mini 

workshop, we will view a movie of a Feng 

Shui consultation, to look at the spatial and 

aesthetic design of a room from this new 

perspective. 

Please bring a new, unused Chinese or 

American red envelope (easily obtained at 

Kinko's or Staples) with $1 inside to present 

to the instructor at the first session as a part 

of the time-honored tradition of Feng Shui. 

Note: This course is not part of the Interior 

Design Certificate program. 


T Tues, 7:15-9:15pm, Oct. 23 & 30 

BOOK READING: Lily Steps Out 

Rita Plush, Coordinator of the Interior 

Design/Decorating Certificate Program 

will talk about and read from her novel, 

Lily Steps Out (Penumbra Publishing, 2012). 

Filled with references to the decorative 

arts and art history, this lively and engaging 

novel centers around a woman who 

“steps out” of her domestic life into the 

business world, and the effect it has on her 

long-term marriage. 

Rita will discuss her inspiration for writing 

this novel, finding a publisher, and 

her conversation with Joyce Carol Oates. 

There will be a Q & A after her presentation, 

followed with a book signing. 

Please register: ENX-141 M: 

1 session (1.5 hours) / FREE 

Monday October 1st @ 6:15-7:45pm 

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4Design Certificates 

NOTE: Programs below offered only in the Fall Semester. 

Drafting w/AutoCAD 2012, Level I 

Norton E. Reid, MS, PE; Prof, Director of 

Computer Laboratory, QCC MET/DD 

Learn setting up, naming, saving, drawing 

lines, circles, arcs and other geometrics, 

layers–level 1, inserting text, basic editing, 

polylines, rotating, arraying, trimming, plotting 

and printing. Prerequisite: Basic knowledge 

of computers. 

AutoCAD software available for free! 

MTX-110 8 sessions (24 hours) / $415 

W Wed, 6-9pm, Oct. 3-Nov. 28 

(skip 10/10) 

Online Certificate 

in Construction Programs 

– see page 9 

Blueprint Reading & Estimating 

for Building Trades Applications 

Craig R. Weber, BArch, MS, RA; Associate Prof, 

QCC MET/DD 

Interpret drawings used in the building trades 

and read blueprints for residential and commercial 

buildings, including site, structural 

steel, wood frame, concrete, masonry, HVAC, 

electrical and plumbing prints. Cost estimating 

and planning will be discussed. 

MTX-100 9 sessions (18 hours) / $235 

M Mon, 8-10pm, Oct. 15-Dec. 10 

Microsoft Project Pro 

Anthony Jordan, BFA, Microsoft certified training consultant/specialist 

Ideal course for the Project Manager or a project team to track and manage a 

project! Learn to balance the project’s scope, cost, time and resources efficiently. 

Create schedules, using of Gantt Charts, Calendar Views, Resource Sheets, creating 

and customizing reports, work breakdown structures and milestones. 

CPX-213 F / 4 sessions (12 hours) / $185 Fri, 6:15-9:15pm, Nov. 2-30 (skip 11/23) 

NEW 

NEW PROGRAM PROPOSALS 

Continuing Education offers a multitude of programs for our community. 

If you are interested in joining our instructional team toward Learning for a Lifetime, 

please contact our Program Managers at the email addresses below and request a 

PROGRAM PROPOSAL FORM to be submitted with your resume: 

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT and PREPARATORY SKILLS: 

Jeff Chen: jchen@qcc.cuny.edu 

PERSONAL ENRICHMENT and KIDS COLLEGE: 

Jacqueline Montgomery: jmontgomery@qcc.cuny.edu 


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4GED 

GED Preparation for Adults: High School Equivalency Diploma 

Diana G. Berkowitz, see credentials on following/next page 23. 

TESTING & PLACEMENT for ALL GED STUDENTS: Thursday, September 13th at 6-10 pm 

Registrants must take the Placement Test on September 13th to determine their readiness for 

a GED course. Students will either be placed into a Pre-GED or GED level class based on the 

results of this test. You will receive notification of your class assignment. BEX-198 PRE-R 

The Pre-GED course prepares students with the basic skills needed to qualify for the GED 

course. The GED course prepares adults to take the High School Equivalency Exam. Our 

highly qualified instructors will review and focus on the major subject areas of the test 

encompassing Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Reading and Writing and provide 

in-class training for test-taking and time management strategies. 

Prerequisite for the GED course: Minimum score on the placement test. Students with 

below the minimum score will be placed into a Pre-GED section. To qualify to take the GED 

exam, students must be either at least 19 years of age OR 18 years of age and their high 

school class must have already graduated before the date the GED exam is taken. 

Please purchase the required textbook listed below depending on your placement, 

available at the QCC Bookstore, and bring to first class meeting: 

• Pre-GED: Pre-GED by McGraw-Hill 

• GED: Complete GED by McGraw-Hill 

An Orientation Program will be held for registrants; schedule to be announced. 

BEX-198 Various scheduling options / 20 sessions (80 hours) except where indicated / $315 

Pre-GED: 20 sessions (80 hours), Mon & Wed, Sept. 24-Dec. 10 (skip 9/26; 10/8, 10) 

• MWA-P: MORNINGS: 8:15am-12:30pm New: E-P: EVERYDAY: 6-8pm 

with 15 minute break 40 sessions (80 hours), 

• MWP-P: AFTERNOONS: 1-5pm 

Mon thru Thurs, Sept. 24-Dec. 10 

(skip 9/25, 26; 10/8, 10, and; 11/22) 

• MW-P: EVENINGS: 5-9pm 

GED 

• MWA: MORNINGS @ 20 sessions (80 hours), Mon & Wed, 8:30am-12:30pm, 

Sept. 24-Dec. 10 (skip 9/26; 10/8, 10) 

• S: WEEKENDS @ 10 sessions (80 hours), Sat, 8am-5pm with 1 hour lunch break, 

Sept. 29-Dec. 8 (skip 11/24) 

• EX: WINTER SESSION @ 19 sessions (80 hours), Mon thru Thurs, 8:30am-1pm, 

Jan. 7-Feb. 7, 2013 (skip 1/21) 

Placement Test: (BEX-198 E-P) Wed, Dec. 12 @ 6-10pm 

Testimonial: A True Success Story! 

"I took this GED program at Queensboro Community College in April 2011. 

I never thought that getting out of high school would’ve been this easy. I 

tried to study the GED book by myself before but it wasnt working out for 

me. Taking the course at QCC was the best decision I made. The professors 

sat down and took time out to really help me understand and grasp the 

curriculum. The patience they had with the class – I think really made a 

difference. I am now currently going to QCC and I’m majoring in Health & 

Science. This program really helped me to get on my feet and persuaded 

me to further my education. I scored a 2820 on my GED exam, first try! 

Thank You QCC. I hope a lot more people decide to take the first step in 

getting their GED and take the course at QCC." Jason Binda 

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4ESL - English as a Second Language 

Diana G. Berkowitz, ESL/GED Coordinator, 

PhD, holds a doctorate in Teaching English to 

Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) from 

Columbia University and a Master of Education 

in Applied Linguistics from Teachers College. 

She has taught ESL at both the adult and college 

levels and has also trained teachers in TESOL 

methodology, linguistics and second language 

acquisition. She is presently the Director of 

the CUNY Language Immersion Program (CLIP) 

and CUNYStart at Queensborough Community 

College. She is a member of numerous professional 

and educational associations. 

TESTING & PLACEMENT for 

ALL ESL STUDENTS (BEX-010 PRE-R) 

Thursday, September 20th at 6-10pm 

Registrants must take a Placement Test to 

determine the appropriate ESL level. 

Please arrive promptly at 6pm! 

Schedule for all classes: 

20 sessions (40 hours) @ 7:30-9:30pm / $285 

TR Tues & Thurs, (starts Thursday) 

Sept. 27-Dec. 6 (skip 11/22) 

MW Mon & Wed, Oct. 1-Dec. 12 

(skip 10/8, 10) 

Levels Available 

Beginning Level 1 & 2 

(BEX-100 TR-A/B & 101 TR) 

Learn the basic English you need for speaking 

with friends, neighbors, and co-workers 

Intermediate (BEX-102 TR) 

This is a continuation of the Beginning class 

with more emphasis on vocabulary, grammar, 

listening comprehension and conversation. 

Advanced Level 1 (BEX-104 TR) 

This is a continuation of the Intermediate class 

with more emphasis on vocabulary and grammar 

through reading. 

Advanced Level 2 (BEX-105 MW) 

This is a continuation of the Advanced Level 

1 class (BEX-104 above) with more emphasis 

on writing. 

ESL Bridge to GED 

Caroline Coppola, MA (TESOL), and Zachary 

Kelly, MA (TESOL) 

This course is designed to prepare English 

Language learners to take the GED course. 

Emphasis will be on the preparation for the 

Humanities component (History, Science, 

English Literature, Grammar, Writing) of 

the GED Test. There will be extra instruction 

on English language skills. This course 

is also recommended for students who 

may already have a high school diploma 

or GED, but who need to develop more of 

their academic English language skills. 

For language assistance in Spanish or 

Chinese, please call 718-281-5460 

BEX-193 20 sessions (60 hours) / $240 

Tues & Thurs, (starts Thursday) 

Sept. 27-Dec. 6 (skip 11/22) 

TRA-FL 9am-noon @ Flushing Site u 

(Coppola) 

TR 6-9pm @ QCC, Bayside (Kelly) 

u Flushing site: 39-07 Prince Street #2A 

Flushing, NY 11354 

English for Academic & 

Professional Purposes 

Caroline Coppola, M.S.Ed., TESOL, 

QCC CLIP Staff, Instructor in ESL, 

Reading and Writing for 20 years 

to college and adult students 

This class will give advanced ESL students 

the opportunity to develop reading and 

writing skills necessary for college courses 

and careers. Topics will include: improving 

vocabulary, making inferences, and 

developing essays. Course will include 

both classroom (2 hours) and computer 

instruction (1 hour). 

Recommended: Registrants are 

advanced English learners, have strong 

listening and speaking skills, and are 

able to write a paragraph in English 

with few errors. 


FA Friday, 9am-noon 

Sept. 28-Nov. 16, 

NEW 


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4English Skills 

PORT of ENTRY: 

Intensive ESL/ibt TOEFL Preparation 

Florence Tse, Director 

For adult international students and new immigrants 

to improve language skills/enhance English 

proficiency in speaking, listening, reading, writing. 

I-20 & TOEFL waiver 

available for eligible college admissions 

FALL 2012 Schedule 

w/ Non-Refundable Registration Fee 

• Weekday @ 9am-1:30pm / $25: 

Mon-Thurs 9/24-12/12 

• Eve @ 7-9pm / $10: 

Mon/Wed 9/24-12/12; Tues/Thurs 9/25-12/11 

• Weekend @ 9am-1pm / $10: 

Sat 9/29-12/15 

Registration Locations & Testing Schedule: 

• QCC Bayside: 222-05 56 Avenue, S-108 

718.281.5410 

Thurs 9/6 & Fri 9/7 @ 10am-1pm 

• Flushing Center: 39-07 Prince Street, #2A 

718.640.9237 

Tues 9/4 and Wed 9/5 @ 10am-1pm & 7-9pm 

Sat 9/8 @ 10am-1pm 

Free ESL (All Levels) 

QUEENSBOROUGH LITERACY PROGRAM 

Kitty Bateman, QCC Literacy Program Director 

718-631-6363 • 222-05 56th Ave, Bayside 

These free daytime, evening and weekend 

classes are designed to assist adult 

ESL learners improve their English 

language skills while learning about 

American government and culture. 

Enrollment limited. 

For more information, 

please visit website: 

www.qcc.cuny.edu/basicskills/literacy 

OPEN HOUSE 


(Bayside Campus) see above address 

Saturday, September 8th @ 10am 

Humanities Building, Room 332 

Flushing Center on 

Wednesday, September 12th @ 11am 

39-07 Prince Street, 2nd floor 

Foreign Accent Reduction 

Helene Spierman, BA, speech coach 

You read and write English well; your vocabulary 

and grammar are good, but people still 

have a hard time understanding you when 

you speak. Learn the sounds of English and 

certain stress and intonation patterns to change 

pronunciation. Designed for students with a 

good command of the English language who 

are at least at the Intermediate ESL Level. 

Please Purchase Required Text/Audio CD 

Package, Pronouncing American English, 3rd 

Edition, by Gertrude F. Orion, available at the 

QCC Bookstore. 

Pre-Testing 

for all students (BEX-116 PRE-R): 

Thursday, October 4th • 7-9:30pm 

Introduction 

Prerequisite: BEX-102 or its equivalent. 

BEX-116 9 sessions (22.5 hours) / $225 

R Thurs, 7-9:30pm, 

Oct. 11-Dec. 13 (skip 11/22) 

Intermediate 

Offered Spring Semester Only 

English for Academic & 

Professional Purposes 

Caroline Coppola, M.S.Ed., TESOL, 

QCC CLIP Staff, Instructor in ESL, 

Reading and Writing for 20 years 

to college and adult students 

This class will give advanced ESL students 

the opportunity to develop reading and 

writing skills necessary for college courses 

and careers. Topics will include: improving 

vocabulary, making inferences, and 

developing essays. Course will include 

both classroom (2 hours) and computer 

instruction (1 hour). 

Recommended: Registrants are 

advanced English learners, have strong 

listening and speaking skills, and are 

able to write a paragraph in English 

with few errors. 


FA Friday, 9am-noon 

Sept. 28-Nov. 16 

NEW 

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Achieve the 

Edge for Success 

Apply now for spring courses 

Affordable tuition, financial aid, and scholarships are available 

A college degree is closer than you think: 

Visit www.qcc.cuny.edu or call 718-281-5000 

222-05 56th Avenue, Bayside, NY 11364 

CUNY Start is a low-cost, intensive 16 week/25 hour per week program available for 

students who have been accepted to Queensborough Community College but have failed 

two or more of the CUNY Assessment Tests. Students receive intensive instruction in 

academic reading, writing, and pre-college math, and are provided academic and personal 

advising, preparing them for the CUNY Placement tests and college-level work. 

Classes meet Monday-Friday, 9:10am-3pm, August-January 2013 

Please call Christine Mellone Dooley at (718) 281-5368 

for more information or to register for an upcoming Information Session. 

Please check www.cuny.edu/cunystart to learn more about CUNY Start. 


CUNY Language Immersion Program (CLIP) 

Dr. Diana G. Berkowitz - Director 

This program is a full-time ESL program for CUNY freshmen. To apply for CLIP, the student 

must first apply to CUNY and be admitted to one of the CUNY colleges for a degree or 

certificate program. CLIP prepares ESL students for college level work in English. Students 

are placed in CLIP based on their CUNY freshmen placement test scores. 

Please call 718-281-5460 for further information and for registration. 

FALL 2012 semester: Monday thru Friday, 9am-2:30pm & 5-10 pm, Sept. 5-Dec. 21 

SESSIONS: Day @ 9am-2:30pm • Evening @ 5-10 pm 

NYC residents: $180 • Nonresidents: $450 

College Discovery: $45 • Public Assistance: $45 

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4Computer Skills 

New- Our Computer Labs utilize Windows 7 & Office 2010 applications. Limited enrollment. 

Anthony Jordan, BFA, Microsoft certified training consultant/specialist 

For Beginners 

PC Tour: Boot Camp - Get De-Briefed! 

Receive an overview and learn the major PC applications, including Windows, Word, Access, 

Excel, PowerPoint, and the Internet. Each week — another session of training! 

CPX-115 MW / 6 sessions (18 hours) / $185 Mon & Wed, 6:15-9:15pm, Nov. 26-Dec. 12 

Windows Explorer: Find Files & Folders 

Learn to organize, copy, move, delete and 

retrieve information (documents, data, music, 

pictures) stored on your hard drive. 

CPX-272 1 session (3.5 hours) / $55 

M Mon, 6:15-9:45pm, Sept. 24 

Windows Efficiency: Become a Pro! 

Learn to navigate and customize the windows 

desktop; install and remove programs and 

devices (printers, cameras, etc.); organize, copy, 

move, delete and retrieve information (documents, 

data, music, pictures). Discover shortcut 

keys and techniques to streamline your workflow 

and arrange and organize files. Prerequisite: 

Windows class CPX-272 (above). 


MW Mon & Wed, 6:15-9:15pm, Oct. 1 & 3 

Microsoft Word for Windows 

With a hands-on approach, select menu commands; 

edit and copy. Learn formatting, fonts 

and attributes, paragraph handling (indenting, 

line spacing, alignment), bullets, numbering. 


M Mon, 6:15-9:15pm, Oct. 15-29 

Microsoft Outlook 

Implement personal information management 

to organize e-mail, appointments, contacts, 

daily tasks. Create, share, and manage information. 

Learn to send e-mail containing text and 

attachments. 


W Wed, 6:15-9:15pm, Oct. 17-31 

For Advanced Beginners 

Microsoft Excel 

Create, edit, save, print worksheets; construct formulas, columns, rows; format text and 

cells; learn copying; introduction to charts. 

CPX-230 W/ 3 sessions (9 hours) / $175 Wed, 6:15-9:15pm, Nov. 7-21 

Microsoft PowerPoint 

Need to make an impressive presentation in front of a group? Step-by-step instructions to 

create, edit, print and file slides, outlines, speaker’s notes, and handouts. 

CPX-240 M/ 3 sessions (9 hours) / $175 Mon, 6:15-9:15pm, Nov. 5-19 

Microsoft Access 

Learn tables, database queries, forms, and reports. Create a system to manage your business. 

CPX-220 F / 4 sessions (12 hours) / $185 Fri, 6:15-9:15pm, Oct. 5-26 

Microsoft Project Pro 

Ideal course for the Project Manager or a project team to track and manage a 

project! Learn to balance the project’s scope, cost, time and resources efficiently. 

Create schedules, using of Gantt Charts, Calendar Views, Resource Sheets, creating 

and customizing reports, work breakdown structures and milestones. 

CPX-213 F / 4 sessions (12 hours) / $185 Fri, 6:15-9:15pm, Nov. 2-30 (skip 11/23) 

NEW 

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4Computer Skills 

New- The APPLE of your i 

THE APPLE ECOSYSTEM: Introduction to the Modern & Beautiful 

Michael Haroutunian, BS-Computer Science 

This is the ideal course to transition from the PC to the MAC, or to introduce you to this new 

operating environment. Learn how to integrate all of your iOS-devices into a seamless workflow, 

including the iPod, iPhone, iPad, and iMac. This course will cover all the components, 

basic functionality, and best practices to help you navigate and gain expertise within this 

exciting, trendy, and evolving platform. Each session, learn various creative and professional 

applications, including multi-media i-Life (i-Movie & GarageBand), and the business of using 

i-Work (Pages=MS Word, Keynote=MS Powerpoint, Numbers= MS Excel), and other essential 

“apps” as a fresh alternative to Microsoft (MS). Learn how to easily sync all your valuable data 

and work via the i-Cloud, to ensure that you are always i-Ready! 

CPX-450 TR / 5 sessions (12.5 hours) / $125 Tues & Thurs, 6:30-9pm, Oct. 2-16 

iTUNES UNIVERSITY: The Future of Publishing is Now… in Education 

Jason Ano, Jason Ano, Columbia University & QCC multi-media designer, active professional 

filmmaker/ photographer with works featured in Rolling Stone, SPIN, MTV & Billboard 

Discover the latest trends that are already embedded in the world’s largest and most prestigious 

universities. Apple’s revolutionary i-Textbook platform is sure to replace traditional print 

documents with interactive reading material (videos, sounds for music and foreign languages, 

and direct internet access to tap into the global community), so you are never out of date and 

always ahead of the game. This course will expose you to alternative knowledge and engage 

you to be proactive in sharing yourself within a new social paradigm. Get inspired and take 

the leap to this new way of digitally publishing your expertise and experience. 

CPX-454 R / 2 sessions (4 hours) / $55 Thurs, 6-8pm, Nov. 29-Dec. 6 


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4New- Photography & Adobe Media 

ADOBE 

Andrew Tullio BFA, MA, graphic designer - QCC Office of Publications 

Adobe InDesign: Designing for Print Media 

Learn the basics of how to create professional quality print documents using the industry 

standard page layout program Adobe Indesign. Create brochures, fliers, postcards, business cards 

and more! In just four weeks learn all of the skills necessary to take a bland text document and 

liven it up with professional layouts, engaging typographic treatment and exciting photography. 

Perfect for individuals looking to spruce up the family newsletter, the small business owner 

looking to expand their own marketing capabilities, or anyone looking to better understand 

the elements of layout and design. 

CPX-407 MW / 8 Sessions (16 hours) / $165 Mon & Wed, 6:45-8:45pm, Oct. 15-Nov. 7 

Adobe Photoshop: Taking your Photographs to the Next Level 

Whether you are a complete novice to digital imaging, a graphics designer, or a photographer 

who just wants to take good-looking images and make them look great, this course is designed 

to give you a foundation to make the most out of your digital images! 

From restoring old faded photographs to their former glory, to letting your imagination run 

free and create completely new digital compositions. Learn how to make the best of your 

photographs and digital images with this project-orientated course. You will have hands-on 

experience learning a wide array of techniques for modifying and sweetening your images 

using the industry standard graphics program: Adobe Photoshop. Learn the basics everyone 

who works with digital images needs to know, as well as a wide array of advanced techniques. 

CPX-405 MW / 10 Sessions (20 hours) / $195 

Mon & Wed, 6:45-8:45pm, Nov. 12-Dec. 17 (skip 11/21) 

PICTURE THIS: Digital Photography 

Jason Ano, Columbia University & QCC multi-media designer, active professional filmmaker/ 

photographer with works featured in Rolling Stone, SPIN, MTV & Billboard 

Picture This: The Art of Digital Photography 

Explore the basic principles of becoming proficient with your digital camera (whether you 

have an advance digital “dSLR” or a casual compact camera) and the art of photography. Learn 

how to utilize manual camera operation to produce expert photographs, professional image 

enhancement through Adobe Photoshop. 

Topics include: exposure, composition, portrait & landscape techniques, design in photography, 

retouching techniques and equipment. Weekly assignments, walking tours, digital darkroom 

lab sessions, photo demonstrations and group critiques are integral course components. 

ARX-260 TR / 8 sessions (22 hours) / $185 Tues & Thurs, 6-8:45pm, Oct. 2-25 

Picture This: Darkroom & Beyond 

Explore advance techniques of digital photography by utilizing the digital darkroom. Learn about 

contemporary styles and techniques in photography. Photo topics include lighting for portrait, 

professional digital workflows, multiple exposures and HDR, shooting to edit and learning to 

see creatively. Weekly assignments to be given as well as hands-on shooting field trips. Learn 

professional post-production with Adobe Photoshop, used by multi-media professionals for 

print/graphic design and photography. Discover the basic and most useful techniques for all 

styles of photography, with special focus on photo enhancement and creating a personal style. 

Topics include: preparing photos for optimal print quality, retouching photos, understanding 

layers and filters, selecting/extracting images, manipulating images, layer masking and blending, 

fix troublesome exposure and advance color correction and grading. 

ARX-261 TR / 6 sessions (16.5 hours) / $155 Tues & Thurs, 6-8:45pm, Oct. 30-Nov. 15 

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4Studio & Fine Arts 

Sunday Studio Days 

Note: At time of registration, please request materials list. 

Color Pencils for Beginners 

Katalin Papp-Gyokeny, MFA (NY School of 

Visual Arts), award-winning artist 

Rediscover the color pencil of your childhood 

and take it to the next level! Explore value 

intensity, color temperature, complementary 

colors, form & reflective shadow, and more! 

Bring SOFT Prisma Color or Spectra Color 

pencil set, Strathmore drawing pad, ruler, 

tracing paper, eraser, sharpener, erasing shield, 

desk brush, colorless blender pencil B4. 

ARX-117 6 sessions (12 hours) / $85 

ZA Sun, 10am-noon, Oct. 14-Nov. 18 

Astonishing Watercolors 

Katalin Papp-Gyokeny, see credentials above 

Learn to create the most astonishing watercolors 

using techniques ranging from dry-brush, 

wet-into-wet and wet-into-dry, lifting, pouring, 

texturing, glazing, and more! 


plus approximate cost 

of supplies is $100 

ZP Sun, noon-2pm, Oct. 14-Nov. 18 

Clay (Ceramic) Sculpture 

Katalin Papp-Gyokeny, see credentials above 

Learn techniques of clay sculpture making, 

using coil, slab, pinch, armature, carving, 

shaping, modeling, and smoke firing. 


ZP Sun, 2-4pm, Oct. 14-Nov. 18 

Weekday Wonders 

Drawing & Painting 

Judith Zeichner, BA Fine Arts; working artist 

Fundamentals of drawing, perspective, drawing 

aids, composition, light/shade and the 

figure. Work from still-life objects and professional 

model. Bring all-purpose drawing 

pad (14” x 17” or larger), and several drawing 

pencils (2B to 9B). Supplementary materials 

discussed. Model fee approximately $20 per 

student collected in class. 


plus material fee 

R Thurs, 6:30-9:30pm, Oct. 11-Nov. 15 

Three Day Gallery & Museum Tour 

Judith Zeichner, BA Fine Arts, shows her art at 

the Noho Gallery. Her paintings may also be 

viewed @ www.judithzeichner.com 

Join Judith for a personal tour of Manhattan 

galleries on 57th Street and major NYC 

museums. Explore and learn about modern 

and masters’ art. The locations will 

be selected as exhibits are announced. 

Participants will be given the locations at 

the time of registration. 

ARX-142 3 sessions (7.5 hours) / $85 

WP Wed, 1-3:30pm, Oct. 17-31 


BOOK READING: Lily Steps Out 

Rita Plush, Coordinator of the Interior Design/Decorating Certificate Program, will talk 

about and read from her novel, Lily Steps Out (Penumbra Publishing, 2012). Filled with 

references to the decorative arts and art history, this lively and engaging novel centers 

around a woman who “steps out” of her domestic life into the business world, and the 

effect it has on her long-term marriage. 

Rita will discuss her inspiration for writing this novel, finding a publisher, and her conversation 

with Joyce Carol Oates. There will be a Q & A after her presentation, followed with a book signing. 

Please register: ENX-141 M: 1 session (1.5 hours) / FREE 

Monday October 1st @ 6:15-7:45pm 

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4Literature 

Books Mary F. Tomaselli, M.L.S. (Master of Library Science) 

Books & Brunch 

This semester, read and discuss seven (7) selections of contemporary literature. Gather in a 

diverse group setting and participate in an informal but challenging discussion of books and 

the reading experience. Learn what authors do to capture a reader's interest and to keep a 

reader reading. Join in and talk about how authors create characters, develop plot and theme. 

Feel free to share your feelings and insights during these two-hour discussions. 

The first book we will read this semester is Janice Lee’s The Piano Teacher. Please read this 

selection PRIOR to the 1st class meeting. The list of the additional books will be provided on 

the first day of class. 

We will read and discuss one book every two weeks. A film of one of the books will be 

shown. Suggestions of good books to read will be made throughout the semester. For each 

selection, supporting resource material will be given out by the facilitator. 

ENX-156 7 sessions (14 hours) / $125 including both sections: 1 Film on Tuesday October 16 

TA Tues, 11:30am-1:30pm, Sept. 11; Oct. 9, 16 (film), 30; Nov. 13, 27, and: Dec. 11 

RA Thurs, 11:30am-1:30pm, Sept. 13; Oct. 4, 16 (Tuesday film); Nov. 1, 15, 29, and: Dec. 13 

By the Book 

This semester, read and discuss four (4) selections of contemporary and classical literature. 

Gather in a diverse group setting and participate in an informal but challenging discussion of 

books and the reading experience. Learn what authors do to capture a reader's interest and to 

keep a reader reading. Join in and talk about how authors create characters, develop plot and 

theme. Feel free to share your feelings and insights during these one-hour discussions. 

The first book we will read this semester is Janice Lee’s s The Piano Teacher. Please read 

this selection PRIOR to the 1st class meeting. A list of the additional books will be provided 

on the first evening of class. 

We will read and discuss one book each month. Suggestions of good books to read will 

be made throughout the semester. For each selection, supporting resource material will be 

disseminated. 

ENX-154 T / 4 sessions (4 hours) / $50 Tues, 6:15-7:15pm, Sept. 4, Oct. 9, Nov. 6, and; Dec. 4 

Novels into Film Evonne Fitgerald, MFA 

Novel into Film 

Have you ever wondered how books are made into films? What are the differences between 

literary and film genre? Examine this transformation by reading novels and then viewing the film. 

Discuss the impact of how each form was developed and the influences based on the cultural 

& historical events of the time. Understand literary and cinematic elements of novels and films. 

Prerequisite: Please begin to read the first book Great Expectations by Charles Dickens (2012 film 

by Mike Newell & 1946 film by David Lean). 

Other Books: The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald (2012 film by Baz Luhrmann & 1949 film 

by Elliot Nugent), The Descendents by Kaui Hart Hemmings (2011 film by Alexander Payne), 

and; The Woman in Black by Susan Hill (2012 film by James Watkins). 

ENX-236 R / 6 sessions (12 hours) / $95 Thurs, 6:15-8:15pm, Oct. 11-Nov. 15 

Hitchcock's Women…Continued: Spellbound by Beauty 

Explore the important Hitchcock films, starting with his work in England in the silent era, when his 

fascination with "cool blonde" heroines began, and trace the development of women in his films 

through his late Hollywood masterpieces. Does Hitchcock portray these women sympathetically, 

acknowledging their place and the role of men in the patriarchal system that governs our social 

interaction? View how Hitchcock dramatized issues of gender and sexuality that still resonate in 

our world today. 

ENX-237 T / 6 sessions (12 hours) / $95 Tues, 6:15-8:15pm, Oct. 9-Nov. 13 

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4History 

History Seminar Series 

Gerald Matacotta, MA, history instructor 

Our Flag is Still There: The War of 1812 

The War of 1812 is certainly one of the most obscure wars in American history. We may have 

heard of the Burning of the White House, the Battle of New Orleans, and the writing of what 

would become our National Anthem… but what were the reasons for the war, who won the 

war, and what effect did it have on the rest of our nation’s history? You will enjoy finding the 

answers to these questions during the Bicentennial of the War of 1812. 

Suggested Readings: 1812: The Navy’s War by George C. Daughan; The Rockets Red Glare: An 

Illustrated History of the War of 1812 by Donald R. Hickey and Connie D. Clark, and; The Battle 

of New Orleans: Andrew Jackson and America’s First Military Victory by Robert Vincent Remini. 

HIX-301 R / 2 sessions (4 hours) / $55 Thurs, 7:30-9:30pm, Oct. 25 & Nov. 1 

We Like Ike: The White House Years of Dwight D. Eisenhower 

Dwight Eisenhower was belittled by his critics as the “Babysitter in Chief”. Nothing is further 

from the truth: Ike was one of the best presidents of the 20th Century. Under Eisenhower’s 

leadership, America became the greatest superpower in the history of mankind. Join us to 

learn about the 20th Century’s George Washington. 

Suggested Readings: Two Americans: Truman, Eisenhower, and a Dangerous World by William 

Lee Miller; Eisenhower: The White House Years by Jim Newton; Eisenhower Decides to Run: 

Presidential Politics and Cold War Strategy by William B. Pickett, and: Alger Hiss: Why he 

Chose Treason by Christina Shelton. 

HIX-310 R / 2 sessions (4 hours) / $55 Thurs, 7:30-9:30pm, Nov. 8 & 15 

A History of Railroads in North America 

The importance of railroads in American and Canadian history since the middle 1800s will 

be examined in this important class. But… the real reason to take this class is because We All 

Love Trains! Railroads have inspired us in music, writing, and movies. This class is for all who 

loves trains and history. 

Suggested Readings: Railroaded: the Transcontinentals and the Making of Modern America 

by Richard White; Historical Atlas Of North American Railroads by John Westwood and Ian 

Wood, and; Travel by Train: The American Railroad Poster, 1870-1950 by Michael E. Zega and 

John E. Gruber. 

HIX-337 R / 2 sessions (4 hours) / $55 Thurs, 7:30-9:30pm, Nov. 29 & Dec. 6 


NEW 

WOMEN’s FORUM 

What is the value of women in society? 

Join members of the American Association of University Women in a dialogue about 

women's issues such as Pay Equity and Violence Against Women. 

PSX-258 1 session (2 hours) / FREE 

DAY: WP Wed, 1-3pm, Oct. 3 

EVE: Wed, 6:30-8:30pm W1: Oct. 17 • W2: Oct. 24 • W3: Nov. 7 

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4Staging Culture 

Steven Apostolo, BA, Media Studies; BA, Drama 

& Theater, and Drummer & Percussionist 

Introduction to Acting 

Acting for beginners in theatre or film with 

no previous training or experience necessary. 

Participants will be introduced to all aspects of 

acting including theatre games, improvisations, 

monologues, character study, scene analysis, 

script interpretation and different methods 

including the physical and emotional work. 

PSX-307 3 sessions (7.5 hours) / $65 

T Tues, 6:30-9pm, Oct. 2-16 

Acting: Take Two! 

Participants will be introduced 

to advanced training. This will 

include monologue analysis, 

scene analysis and the study of 

and the significance of discovering your 

personal connection to the character. 

Recommended but not required: 

Targeted for the individual with previous 

training and experience or a continuation 

from the introduction to acting 

class (PSX-307 above). 


T Tues, 6:30-9pm, Nov. 13-27 

NEW 

Horror Film 

Step into the world of horror 

film !!! Participants will explore 

the genre, the history of horror 

film, and the significance of how 

the characters created in horror film 

have made an impact on society today. 

Each class will include screenings of 

clips from numerous films, discussion 

of horror film directors and reviewing 

the history of the genre followed by 

a Q & A. 


T Tues, 6:30-9pm, 

Oct. 23-Nov. 6 

NEW 

4Film 

NOTE: Programs below offered only 


Saturday at the Movies: 

Your Chance to Become a 

Part of the New York Arts Scene 

Presented by Media Educators Association 

Participants will see previews of new 

Hollywood and foreign films, then discuss 

and evaluate them. On occasion, the actors, 

producers and writers attend and participate. 

Tabulated results are forwarded to the 

studios and film publicists. Screenings are 

held at a comfortable midtown-Manhattan 

theater. Off-campus location given at registration. 

PSX-301 7 sessions/films (17.5 hours) / $145 

SA Sat, 10am-12:30pm, 

Oct. 20-Dec. 8 (skip 11/24) 

The Dov S-S Simens 

“Hollywood (2-day) Film School”: 

Produce, Write & Direct 

Feature Films 

Want to produce, write, finance, direct and/ 

or distribute a feature film? Will Smith and 

Guy Ritchie attended, as did Oscar nominees 

Queen Latifah and Quentin Tarantino. 

Day 1: Saturday 

Directing: Budget, Shoot & Edit. Discover a 

foolproof, step-by-step method to make your 

first feature film, from idea to final print, on 

budgets from as low as $5,000 to as high as 

$10,000,000. Bonus: Digital Filmmaking A-Z. 

Day 2: Sunday 

Producing: Finance, Distribute & Profit. Learn 

the proven method to film profits by attending 

festivals, securing a distributor, and maximizing 

sales. Bonus: Screenwriting A-Z. All 

attendees receive a Filmmaker’s Workbook, 

a Producer’s Diploma, and a Graduation 

Certificate. 

Off-campus location given at registration. 

PSX-300 2 sessions (16 hours) / $399 

SZ-1 Sat & Sun, 9am-6pm, Sept. 29-30 

SZ-2 Sat & Sun, 9am-6pm, Dec. 15-16 

These programs are exempt 

from all discounts 

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4Music 

Singing Cabaret Style Workshop! 

Susan Agin, MS, Director of Queensborough 

Performing Arts Center (QPAC), member of Actor's 

Equity, recording artist, voice coach, Cantor 

Learn the fundamentals of cabaret, including 

choosing the appropriate musical material, 

song interpretation, microphone technique, 

connecting with an audience, overcoming stage 

fright and stage presence. Accompaniment 

provided with the use of pre-recorded tracks. 

Participants should have a song prepared to 

sing on the first day of class with a karaoke 

accompaniment. A Cabaret performance, 

open to friends and family, will culminate on 

the last workshop date. 

MUX-130 7 sessions (10.5 hours) / $145 

M Mon, 6:15-7:45pm, Oct. 1-Nov. 19 

(skip 10/8) 

Sing! 

Sing! 

Sing! 

Handel’s “Messiah” 

and holiday favorites 

with the 

Oratorio Society of Queens 

David Close 

Artistic Director and Conductor 

Experience the joy of choral singing as a 

member of the Oratorio Society of Queens. 

For over 85 years, OSQ has presented 

great choral masterpieces for the Queens 

community. Become part of this great 

tradition! Rehearsals are held on Monday 

nights, beginning September 10, 2012 in the 

FSG Hall at Temple Beth Sholom, 172nd 

Street at Northern Blvd., Flushing. 

A listening is required. 


Oratorio’s Annual Holiday Concert 

will be performed on 

Sunday, December 16th at 4 pm in the 

Queensborough Performing Arts Center. 

Full-year membership: $175 

Mondays, 7:45-10 pm 

For more details and to register, 

call 718-279-3006 or visit our website, 

www.QueensOratorio.org 

QPAC Cultural Partner for the Arts 

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4New- Lifestyle 

GLOBAL SENSATIONS: Cooking - Flavorful Cuisines! 

Chrissa Schmerler, BA, owner of C-cups baked goods, private caterer 

These classes will take you on a palette-pleasing tour of various countries. Delight in the 

regional culture through indigenous foods and ingredients, cooking techniques and preparation, 

rituals and presentation, and the feast of eating! 

The next best thing to being there… or a reason to finally make plans to visit! 

Limited Enrollment. Registrants will be requested to pay material fee for ingredients 

and food items directly to instructor at 1st class meeting of each module. 

Tuition: PSX-312 S Register for all four (4) modules (10 hours) @ $185 plus 

$35 materials fee payable to instructor at 1st class meeting 

Each module will be held on SUNDAYS @ 11:30am-2pm 

• ESPANA 

PSX-312 Z1 1 session (2.5 hours) / $50 plus $10 materials fee to instructor, Oct. 7 

• ITALIA 


• ASIA 


• MIDDLE EAST 


MAH JONGG 

Alex Pollack, Trained Mah Jongg Instructor, A.A.S. 

Originating in China, Mah Jongg is “rummy” like game of skill, strategy played with tiles. 

The student will learn the dealing, passing, and strategy to prepare for playing the game. 

Play with fellow students and then begin playing on your own. This class adheres to the 

National Mah Jongg league rules. 

PSX-709 ZP 7 sessions (14 hours) / $125 / Sun, 2-4pm, Oct. 7-Nov. 18 

Introduction to Self Advocacy 

Evan Yankey, Regional Coordinator, 

Self Advocacy Association of New York State 

This course is an introduction to explore the world of Self Advocacy. Participants 

will enhance skills and learn about resources for the individual with a developmental 

disability, including how to: start up a self-advocacy group, speak up for their rights, and 

advocate for others. Course will include how to teach the community about the rights 

of people with disabilities. 

PSX-166 SP / 9 sessions (18 hours) / $75 Sat, 1-3pm, Oct. 6-Dec. 8 (skip 11/24) 

NEW 

Continuing Education can provide assistance 

with Registrants having Disabilities 

If you wish to inquire about disability services, please contact 

Jacqueline Montgomery at 718.281.5632 or email: jmontgomery@qcc.cuny.edu 

to discuss your individual needs. 

Requests for accommodations must be accompanied by documentation of disability. 

Please submit requests and documentation in advance of the class start date 

to ensure that reasonable accommodation requests can be processed in a timely manner 

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4Lifestyle 

Golf for Beginners 

Bill Milgrim, MA, Certified Member, United States Golf Teachers Federation, PGA (Professional 

Golfers Association) 

Attain the fundamentals of the swing, grip, alignment, stance, posture, body rotation, 

weight transfer, and balance—and the proper techniques for pitching, chipping and putting. 

First 2 classes meet at QCC, 3rd-5th session at a local driving range, and the 6th at an 18-hole 

pitch and putt golf course. Enrollment limited. 

Please note: There is an approximate separate $30 additional fee to be paid at driving 

range ($10/bucket of golf balls) and a $15 admission fee at golf course. 

PEX-409 TZA / 6 sessions (10 hours) / $345 Tues, 6-7:30pm, Oct. 2-30, and; 

Sun, 10am-12:30pm, Nov. 4 

Protect Your Assets 2012 

Ann Margaret Carrozza, JD, Esq., Trust & Elder Law Section of the NYS Bar Association 

This interactive course will cover new long term care and Medicare eligibility rules. Review of 

the current estate tax laws and discussion of strategies to transfer assets to the next generation 

while maintaining control will also be included. 

FIX-152 R / 1 session (2 hours) / FREE Thurs, 6-8pm, Oct. 11 

Auto Insurance/Point Reduction 

Bell Auto School 

Completion of this certified course for eligibility of a 10% reduction in auto liability and collision 

insurance rates each year for 3 years, and a reduction of 4 points in penalties (if any) on 

driver’s license. Bring photocopy of driver’s license to class. 

GSX-050 S / 1 session (6 hours) / $42 Sat, 9:30am-3:30pm, Nov. 17 

Basic Rider Motorcycle Course – $350 

This Basic Rider Course (BRC) was developed by the 

Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) as a complete riding 

program for the beginner rider. 

Learn about the different types of motorcycles and how they operate, what to wear for comfort 

and protection, how to develop a riding strategy for dealing with traffic and road hazards, and the 

effect of alcohol and other drugs on your ability to ride safely. The BRC’s riding exercises cover 

straight-line riding, shifting, braking, cornering and swerving techniques and motorcycle dynamics. 

Trama’s Auto School Inc. provides motorcycles, helmets, eye protection and course materials. 

You need to provide your own riding gear: sturdy, low-heeled over-the-ankle footwear, jacket, 

long pants, full-fingered gloves, and, if necessary, raingear. 

Prerequisite: You must be at least 16 years of age to participate. Participants under the age of 

18 will be required to have their parent or guardian’s notarized signature on their application. 

The ability to ride a bicycle is a requirement for admission to the BRC. 

Schedule: Sat & Sun Class & Riding at 7:45am-5/6pm, September through mid-December. 


For further program details, schedule and to register, 

please contact TRAMAs directly @ 718.847.2015. 

The programs listed on this page are exempt from discounts. 

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4Dance 

Please wear only soft no-heeled shoes for all classes! 

Belly Dancing 

Gwen Garson-Vigil, LMT (Licensed Massage 

Therapist), over 25 years in various dance venues 

Join Shoshana…come and tone your body, 

especially your abs, while learning the ancient 

art form of Middle-Eastern dance. This is an 

ideal course to strengthen your body and 

increase self esteem. Appropriate for every 

age since it is a low-impact form of exercise. 

Wear loose comfortable clothing. 


W Wed, 7:45-9:15pm, Oct. 3-Nov. 28 

(skip 10/10) 

Latin Dance 

Naomi Penner, dance teacher & club organizer 

Latin dancing — emphasis on salsa & mambo, 

cha cha & bachata, Tito Puente, merengue, 

Marc Anthony — is caliente (hot). Learn 

basic rhythms and steps. Discover the secrets 

behind authentic “Cuban motion” and have 

fun doing mambo “shines”. 


R Thur, 8:20-9:50pm, Oct. 4-Nov. 15 

Sign Up Now for CUNY A!ert 

at Our Campus! 

Students, faculty and staff can now join 

CUNY A!ert to receive text or voice 

notifications of campus emergencies 

or weather related closings. You select 

the best way to get messages: cell 

phone, home phone or e-mail. You can 

sign up even if you are registered with 

another emergency notification system. 

So stay alert! Visit www.cuny.edu/ 

alert and sign up for CUNY A!ert now! 

Tap Dancing for Beginners 

Debra I. Agin-Shine, B.A., M.S., Professional 

Dance Educator, Choreographer, Certified 

Labanotation Instructor and Reconstructor, former 

owner and director of Invitation To Dance, 

Inc., in Queens, NY. 

Participants must purchase and bring their 

own tap shoes to first class. 

Join the latest craze to get in shape by taking 

a tap class! This course is focused toward 

those with no to little previous tap dance 

training. Learn basic steps and concepts for 

ease of tapping. The basic steps and rhythms 

will be put together into simple combinations 

and routines. Speed, memory and more 

intricate steps and rhythms will be explored 

toward the latter part of the course. The tap 

style offered most closely matches the classic 

Broadway Tap moves of 42nd Street and 

those featured in Fred Astaire movies. 


WP Wed, 5:30-6:30pm, Oct. 3-31 

(skip 10/10) 

Jazz for Beginners 

Debra I. Agin-Shine, see credentials above. 

Jazz has become one of the most popular 

dance styles in recent years. It is fun and energetic! 

Attain the fundamentals of jazz dancing, 

and how to put all the elements and moves 

together to create different combinations and 

routines each week. Learn basic jazz dance 

techniques and movements covering jazz 

of the 1920's through today's hip-hop style. 

Participants should wear comfortable, 

workout clothing. All participants must 

wear jazz shoes which should be purchased 

on their own prior to the first class meeting. 


W Wed, 6:30-7:30pm, Oct. 3-31 

(skip 10/10) 

Group Fitness Instructor Training Certification 

Andrea Salis, Ph.D. Candidate, M.A., C.H.E.S. (Certified Health Education Specialist), AFAA 

Aerobics and Fitness Assoc. of America, Certified Group Fitness Instructor and Personal Trainer 

Prepare to become a certified group fitness instructor. This course is designed for participants 

to take a national group fitness certification exam and to teach group exercise. 

Please see program details on page 8 

PEX-256 ZP / 3 sessions (12 hours) / $105 Sun, noon-4pm, Oct. 28-Nov. 11 

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4Mindful Movement: Body & Soul 

Wear loose-fitting clothing. Bring a towel, yoga sticky mat, bottle of water. 

No food 2 hours prior to class. 

Tai Chi: Basic 

Wenmey Ting, QCC staff 

Treasure your life and do some proper exercise 

to keep you healthier and happier. Please 

bring towel & bottle of water to every class. 


T Tues, 6:30-8pm, Oct. 2-Nov. 20 

ZUMBA® Fitness 

Amy Bienkowski, MS, Licensed in Zumba® & 

Zumba Atomics®, CPR/AED Certified 

Zumba® Fitness is designed for everyone, every 

shape and age. Move to upbeat music & dance 

to create a dynamic, exciting & effective 

fitness system. 


TP Tues, 5:15-6:15pm, Oct. 2-Nov. 20 

(skip 11/13) 

Sign Up Now for CUNY A!ert 

at Our Campus! 

Students, faculty and staff can now join 

CUNY A!ert to receive text or voice 

notifications of campus emergencies 

or weather related closings. You select 

the best way to get messages: cell 

phone, home phone or e-mail. You can 

sign up even if you are registered with 

another emergency notification system. 

So stay alert! Visit www.cuny.edu/ 

alert and sign up for CUNY A!ert now! 

Hatha Yoga 

Susan B. Mandiberg, Esq., RYT, Reiki Master, 

and; Helen Robinson, MA, RYT 

Stretch away stress with postures that 

strengthen all major muscle groups and have 

a therapeutic effect on glands and organs. 

PEX-276 

8 sessions (12 hours) / $165 

MP Mon, 5-6:30pm, Oct. 1-Nov. 26 

(skip 10/8) (Mandiberg) 

M Mon, 6:30-8pm, Oct. 1-Nov. 26 

(skip 10/8) (Mandiberg) 

R 7 sessions (10.5 hours) / $115 

Thurs, 6:30-8pm, Oct. 4-Nov. 15 

(Robinson) 

Pilates 

Susan Mitrani, Certified Power Pilates instructor, 

member of Pilates Method Alliance. 

Joseph Pilates called it “contrology”: core 

strengthening and conditioning, incorporating 

fundamentals of breathing, centering, 

concentration, control, isolation into a routine 

of precise movements. Strengthen the 

four layers of abdominal muscles and the pelvic 

floor, lengthen muscles of the lower back 

and hip, upper body exercises and stretching. 


F Fri, 6:15-7:30pm, Sept. 28-Nov. 16 


Qi-Gong: Mindful Movement 

Meri Harmon Halem, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist 

(LMFT), Board Certified Diplomate, Holistic Integrative Psychotherapist, professionally certified 

QiGong teacher, developed Harmonic Focus, incorporating QiGong/Meditation and other stress 

management modalities. 

QiGong incorporates gentle movement, breath practice, self applied massage, and relaxation with 

meditation and visualization to facilitate and enhance the flow of qi energy and optimize your self 

healing abilities for relaxation and tranquility, enhanced flexibility, confidence, strength, improved 

range of motion, concentration and awareness, increased vitality and the activation of your own 

internal self healing medicine within you. Customized easy-to-learn practices provided for your 

needs which can be performed sitting, standing, lying down or in a wheelchair 

PEX-377 RP / 8 sessions (8 hours) / $105 Thurs, 2-3pm, Sept. 27-Nov. 15 

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4Wellness 

Mondays for Me! 

Meditation: 

Discover the Peace & Harmony 

Michele Mason, BA, holistic stress management 

consultant 

Use meditation in daily life to help manage 

stress and assist self-healing and personal 

growth. Experience relaxation, mindfulness, 

focusing and visualizations, and the use of 

breath, sound and other methods to integrate 

body, mind and spirit. For the novice and 

experienced. 


M Mon, 6:15-8:15pm, Oct. 15-Nov. 5 

Mindfulness: A Pathway to 

Stress Reduction, Self-Compassion, 

and a Sense of Well-Being 

Deborah Campbell, DSW, LCSW, MSW, MS 

Mindfulness is moment-to-moment awareness. 

It is knowing what you are experiencing 

while you are experiencing it. Exciting new 

evidence suggests that mindfulness helps to 

lower anxiety, alter your response to chronic 

pain, and alleviate relapse into addiction and 

decrease susceptibility to depression. 

Learn how mindfulness is an antidote to 

stress in our daily lives, navigating “mind 

traps”, and the eight attitudes of mindfulness 

(including self-compassion, self-reliance, letting 

be, having a sense of equanimity or balance, 

acknowledging what is here now). 


M Mon, 6:30-8pm, Nov. 12-Dec. 10 

Get in Touch! 

Reiki: Focus on Families 

Deborah Lagana-Lorber, RN, MSN 

Learn the healing touch of Reiki 

for you and your family. Use 

Reiki in your life – from birthing to 

dying – to enhance health and healing, 

promote bonding among all members 

of your family (young and old including 

pets). Attain skills to calm yourself and 

loved ones while combating everyday 

stress, and relax before bedtime. 


S Sat, 9:30am-5:30pm with 

1 hour lunch break, Oct. 20 

NEW 

Therapeutic Touch (TT): Introducton 

Michele Mason, BA, QTT, holistic stress management 

and communications consultant,and; 

Barbara Matacotta, MA, hospice and bereavement 

work and animal healing 

Join us in this exciting workshop to learn the 

basic techniques of this "TT" treatment to 

help yourself and others manage pain, stress, 

and boost the immune system. 


R Thurs, 6:30-8:30pm, 

Sept. 27 & Oct. 4 

FENG SHUI Your Life! 

Ileen Weiss Nelson, President and Feng Shui Master Teacher at Long Island Feng Shui Institute 

at the Planting Fields Arboretum 

Discover how the foundational principles of the Chinese art of placement can dramatically 

improve your life. Learn how to enhance your home and workplace to benefit and support 

changes in your health, wealth, career and relationships. We will use the 'bagua' energetic 

life map to shift your emotional and spiritual well being. Feng Shui meditation will also be 

taught to remove negative influences and build up your inner ch'i. As part of this mini workshop, 

we will view a movie of a Feng Shui consultation, to look at the spatial and aesthetic 

design of a room from this new perspective. 

Please bring a new, unused Chinese or American red envelope (easily obtained at Kinko's 

or Staples) with $1 inside to present to the instructor at the first session as a part of the 

time-honored tradition of Feng Shui. 

IDX-133 T / 2 sessions (4 hours) / $75 Tues, 7:15-9:15pm, Oct. 23 & 30 

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4Tennis 

Only tennis shoes with white soles permitted. 

Students must supply rackets & balls. 

In case of rain, instruction takes place indoors. 

Tennis for New Players 

Steven Apostolo, BA, professional tennis 

instructor, Borough Director of Queens for 

City Parks Foundation, Director of Tennis for 

East Williston Creative Arts Program, Selected 

as Tennis instructor for NIKE & REEBOK clinics 

in Central Park with pros such as Andy 

Roddick, Tomas Berdych, Steffi Graf, Serena 

Williams and Rafael Nadal, Member of the 

USTA and ball-person for the U.S. Open Tennis 

Championship in Flushing Meadows for the 

past ten years 

Learn the basic strokes, advanced strategy, 

court etiquette and competitive match play! 


SA Sat, 8:45-10:15am, Sept. 22-Oct. 13 

Tennis for Beginners / Intermediate 

Ronald A. Fusco, EdD, QCC Prof, HPE&D 

Basic strokes, court strategy, etiquette, rules 

and scoring of single and double games. 


SP Sat, 10:30am-12:30pm, 


Family Fun Tennis 

Helene Hamilton, BS, tennis coach, Physical 

Education instructor 

This exciting tennis course is being offered 

for both parents and their kids! Learn all 

the basic strokes, including the forehand, 

backhand, volley and serve, and have fun 

playing tennis together! Parents and their 

child(ren) will compete against one another, 

doing drills and playing lead-up tennis 

games. Discussion of rules and scoring with 

matches to be played. Who will win: the 

Moms and Dads, or their Superstar Children? 

Only one way to find out… sign up early and 

let the Games Begin! Limited enrollment. 

Parent & Child(ren) must register and pay 

individually. Limited Enrollment 


SP Sat, 1-2pm, Sept. 22-Oct. 27 

GOLF – see page 35 

COMMUNITY TENNIS: 

JOIN NOW! 

You’ve walked past our campus… 

You’ve seen our beautiful tennis 

courts…You can now Come & Play! 

Individuals can register for a semester 

season pass of Community Tennis. 

Special Permit Rates for Everyone 

– see pricing below! Please call our 

office at 718.631.6343 to pay for and 

obtain a Tennis Permit from September 

thru the end of October – and to confirm 

our specific schedule! 

Every player must provide their own 

tennis balls, tennis racquets, and other 

equipment. Only assigned players are 

permitted in playing areas. Sign up 

daily for court use, weather permitting. 

Campus parking may not be available. 

Children under 16 years of age must 

be accompanied by adult parent who 

stays throughout court-time. 

Each tennis player must: 

• have a valid personalized, nontransferable 

tennis permit to play 

on QCC tennis courts 

• sign up on a 1st come 1st serve 

basis for 1 hour period on the 

day of requested play with the 

attendant on duty 

Schedule Regulations: 

• doubles players may play for 

TWO HOURS 

• vacant courts shall be offered 

five minutes after the hour in 

the following order: 

o eligible unassigned players 

o the next available registered 

players in place of their 

previously assigned hour 

o repeat players 

PEX-808 Sessions Vary (up to 20 

hours/week for 8 weeks) 

FSZ Friday, Saturday, Sunday: 

Sept. 8 – Nov. 4, 2012 

Permit Rate: $90 Adults 

$65 Child (under 16 years) 

$45 Seniors (62+ years) 

NEW 


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4Swimming 

Community Swimming 

A supervised recreational swimming program. 

Adults must register and accompany 

child(ren) under 18 years of age for safety. 

See box in right column for pool hours. 

Refund Policy: after first week, No 

Refunds will be granted. Original Confirmation 

Letter must be returned to the Continuing 

Education office for refund to be considered. 

Note: No make-up dates for unanticipated 

facilities and/or weather condition closings 

Fall 2012 

Up to 98 sessions / 207.5 hours 

PEX-287 Mon, Sept. 10-Thurs Dec. 13 

(skip 9/17, 18, 25, 26; 10/8, 10, 

and; 11/22-25) 

E $185, adults 

E1 $135, young people under 18 years 

(must be accompanied by parent) 

E1-A $135, adult accompanying in pool 

a child (under 12 years) who is 

enrolled in current semester 

instructional swim class 

E2 $80, adult or child (under 12 years) 

in current semester instructional 

swim class 

Wintersession 2013 

Up to 26 sessions / 54.5 hours 

PEX-287 Wed, Jan. 2-Fri Jan. 25, 2013 

E-X $70, adults 

E1-X $60, young people under 18 years 

(must be accompanied by parent) 

E1-A-X $60, adult accompanying in pool 

a child (under 12 years) who is 

enrolled in current semester 

instructional swim class 

E2-X $50, adult or child (under 12 years) 

in current semester instructional 

swim class 

Afternoons, Evenings, Weekends 

Monday thru Thursday: 6-7:45pm 

Wednesday: 1-2:45pm 

Friday: 6-8:45pm 

Saturday & Sunday: 1-3:45pm 

Community Swim 

Pool Hours 

Registration Invoice for Community Swim 

(PEX-287) required for entrance to pool. 

Pool hours are subject to change to meet class 

scheduling requirements, life guard availability, 

and pool maintenance requirements. 

Swimming Instruction 

Joshua Bernstein, MS, Aqua Therapy License 

Beginner 

PEX-246 10 sessions (7.5 hours) / $135 

M Mon, 9-9:45pm, Oct. 1-Dec. 10 

(skip 10/8) 

PEX-246 10 sessions (10 hours)/ $165 

ZP Sun, noon-1pm, Sept. 30-Dec. 9 

(skip 11/25) 


PEX-247 10 sessions (7.5 hours) / $135 

T Tues, 9-9:45pm, Oct. 2-Dec. 4 

Aqua Aerobics 

Joshua Bernstein, MS, Aqua Therapy License; 

Vijay Mistry, BA 

Improve posture, muscle tone and coordination 

while increasing strength, flexibility and 

endurance — without stress! For swimmers & 

non-swimmers at all levels. 


SP Sat, noon-1pm, Sept. 29-Dec. 8 

(skip 11/24) (Mistry) 

ZA Sun, 9-10am, Sept. 30-Dec. 9 

(skip 11/25) (Bernstein) 

Aqua ZUMBA® 

Amy Bienkowski, MS, licensed to teach Zumba® Fitness, Aqua Zumba®, Zumbatomic®, 

and Zumba® Toning, CPR/AED certified 

The Aqua Zumba® pool party gives a new meaning to the idea of an invigorating 

workout. Combine Zumba® and aqua fitness foundations to provide a safe, challenging, 

water-based workout that's cardio-conditioning, body toning, and most of all, exhilarating 

beyond belief! Participants should bring bathing suit, water, towel, and water shoes. 

PEX-240 M / 8 sessions (8 hours) / $140 Mon, 8-9pm, Oct. 1-Nov. 26 (skip 10/8) 

NEW 

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4Kids College 

Jacqueline Montgomery, Program Director; 

Angelica Sheffer, Kids College Coordinator; 

Cailyn De Bie, Afterschool Coordinator, 

Community Services 

All Academic instructors are experienced NYS 

certified teachers. All enrichment instructors 

have special expertise in their fields. 

Parent-Teacher conferences for academics 

only will be held on either December 1st 

or December 8th. Last semester celebration 

will be held on December 8th. 

as well as some new ones. We are 

offering the Regents test prep classes 

again and have a fun, new spin on the 

Spanish Regents prep! Both SAT and 

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NEW PROGRAM PROPOSALS 

Continuing Education offers a multitude of youth programs for our community. 

If you are interested in joining our instructional team for Kids College, 

please contact our Kids College Program Manager at the email address below and 

request a PROGRAM PROPOSAL FORM to be submitted with your resume: 

Jacqueline Montgomery: jmontgomery@qcc.cuny.edu 

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4New- Academic Enrichment for Elementary Grades K-5 

All Classes will be held for 9 sessions on Saturday October 6-December 8 (skip date 11/24) 

Please note class grades may be combined 

without affecting the integrity of 

the learning achievement of each individual. 

Test Prep English Language Arts Mathematics 

The Classics: Reading, Math & Art 

A Multidisciplinary Approach (Kindergarten) 

Young students will engage in a variety of related activities designed to develop & enhance 

their skills in language arts & mathematics while developing artistic skills. Students will work 

with various tools & learn to use art as a form of self-expression. Using Legos, abacus, markers 

and crayons, this multidisciplinary class will give diverse learners a way to learn vocabulary 

needed to achieve the Common Core Standards. 

CLX-136 SA: 9 sessions (18 hours) / $250 / 9-11am with a 20 minute musical snack time 

Reading & Writing 

This course will give students the foundation to begin writing as a source of expression, 

reflection and personal development. They will further their appreciation of literature and 

learn to master their vocabulary and comprehension skills. This is a great precursor to the NY 

State English Language Arts Test prep class for grades 3-8 in spring 2013. Curriculum will be 

according to each grade. 

CLX-235 

SA-Y: 9 sessions (9 hours) / $125 / 9-10am for Grades 1-2-3 

SA-O: 9 sessions (13.5 hours) / $190 / 9:15-10:45am for Grades 4-5 

Mathematics 

Students will be encouraged to approach math in a fun and interactive way while strengthening 

their mathematics and problem solving skills, by working with numbers, operations, 

money, time, algebra, graphing, and word problems. This is a great precursor to the NY 

State mandated assessments in Mathematics Test prep class for grades 3-8 in spring 2013. 

Curriculum will be according to each grade. 

CLX-222 

SP-Y: 9 sessions (9 hours) / $125 / 10:10-11:10am for Grades 1-2-3 

SP-O: 9 sessions (13.5 hours) / $190 / 10:55am-12:25pm for Grades 4-5 

Testimonial 

Diego & Sophia felt they did really well on their 

ELA / Math Exams! Thanks Mr. Pao!! 

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4Enrichment for Elementary Grades 1-5 


Illustration: 

Styles & Mediums (grades 3-5) 

Alex Graziano, training from the 

School of Visual Arts, freelance 

graphic designer and illustrator 

Students will learn to draw in a variety 

of artistic styles in an open classroom 

setting. Everything from the American 

comic book style, cartooning, and 

Japanese animation will be explored. 

Students will also be given an overview 

of different mediums and techniques, 

including the use of lightboxes for inking 

and how to make Minicomics with 

only a piece of paper and pencil. 

CLX-415 SP-Y: 9 sessions (13.5 hours) 

$135 / 12:30-2pm 

NEW 

Project: Junk Drawer 

(grades 1-3) 

Daphne Shih, Designer, B.A., 

Industrial Design, Art history – 

Pratt Institute 

Through recycling and repurposing 

materials, children explore and develop 

their natural creativity while using their 

imagination to build, paint, glue, cut 

all while learning principles of design: 

line, color, shape, form and texture. 

Students will also learn about science 

& ecology involved in recycling and 

composition. 

CLX-113 SP: 9 sessions (13.5 hours) / $195 

11:20am-12:50pm 

NEW 

Fun with Architecture (grades 3-5) 

Craig R. Weber, BArch, MS, RA, Assoc. Prof, QCC, MET/DD 

Ever wonder what goes into the designing and construction of a building? Why does a building 

look the way it does? Learn the basics of architecture while completing age appropriate projects. 

CLX-440 SP: 9 sessions (13.5 hours) / $245 / 12:30-2pm 








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4Teens College 

Test Prep English Language Arts Mathematics 

TEST PREP 

Hunter College High School Test Preparation (grade 6) 

Read, analyze and interpret test questions, broaden your vocabulary and increase your essay 

writing skills. Review mathematics and develop competence in problem solving and test taking 

strategies. Only those sixth graders who have been approved to take the January Hunter HS 

test by their school principals should register for this course. Principal’s letter of approval 

must accompany registration. Test Date: January 11th 2013. 

CLX-370 SP: 7 sessions (14 hours) / $280 / 12:30-2:30pm, Oct. 20-Dec. 8 (skip 11/24) 

Note: Open to all students (not only those from Summer 2012) 

Specialized High School Entrance Test Prep Refresher EXPRESS!!!! 

If you took this in the summer, this quick workshop will keep you prepared. Brush 

up on the SHSAT through learning logical reasoning, comprehension, algebra, 

word problems, probability, and statistics. 

Test Dates: 8th grade on Oct. 26 & 27 • 9th Grade on Nov. 2 & 3 

CLX-375 SA: 4 sessions (7 hours) / $200 / 8:45-10:30am, Sept. 20-Oct. 20 

TACH (CO-OP) Test Prep Workshop Refresher EXPRESS!!!! 

Test for Admission into Catholic High Schools (grade 8) 

A refresher workshop for the TACH test. If you took this in the summer, this quick 

workshop will keep you prepared. Brush up on what you already know & test yourself. 

Test: November 10th. 

CLX-374 SP: 4 sessions (7 hours) / $200 / 10:35am-12:20pm, Oct. 6-27 

NEW 

Portfolio Development Class for Specialized HS Admissions (grades 6-8) 

Develop your portfolio for placement in specialized high schools. Using drawing as the 

foundation for all art, work on projects that will include: portraits, fashion, still life, anime, 

landscape, & cartooning. Develop & strengthen your observational drawing skills. Class is 

geared toward specific portfolio requirements and includes extensive one-on one instruction. 

Bring a 18X24 charcoal pad. Portfolios to be submitted in eighth grade for specialized art 

school admissions. 

CLX-376 SA: 9 sessions (13.5 hours) / $260 / 9:30-11am, Oct. 6-Dec. 8 (skip 11/24) 

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4New- English Language Arts 

4New- Mathematics 


Writing Plays (grades 6-8) 

Linda Hart, MS, Education 

Writing a play can bring your experiences 

or imaginings to life in a dramatic way. You 

will learn tips that will help you transform 

your best ideas into an exciting drama. This 

workshop model will help you advance your 

skills to transitioning into the Common Core 

Standards on uncommon vocabulary and 

close reading (detailed and careful analysis of 

a written work). 

CLX-434 SA: 9 sessions (13.5 hours) / $155 

9-10:30am 

Essays, Grammar & Vocabulary 

(grades 6-8) 

Concentrating on grammar, punctuation, 

paragraphs, development of ideas and sentence 

structure, students use templates and 

visual aids to improve their writing skills. 

This process enables writers to successfully 

complete paragraphs and essays. Establish 

essay writing skills by learning to analyze 

written assignments, structure essays, organize 

thoughts, & use sophisticated vocabulary. 

This course will assist students with the 

Common Core Standards. 

CLX-341 SP: 9 sessions (13.5 hours) / $175 

10:30am-noon 

These are great precursors to the NY State 

mandated assessments in Mathematics Test 

prep class for grades 3-8 in Spring 2013. 

Curriculum will be according to each grade. 

Grade 6 

This course is designed to help students 

develop their math problem solving abilities. 

Challenging topics such as fractions, 

decimals, percents, mean, median, mode, 

probability, signed numbers and word problems. 

Strategies are key to not only pass an 

exam but to truly understand the principles 

of math. 

CLX-503 SA-Y: 9 sessions (13.5 hours) / $175 

8:45-10:15am 

Grade 7/8 

Students will practice on higher level, more 

difficult math problems on the principles 

of algebra including polynomials, factorization 

& solving equations, variables, decimals, 

fractions, percents, signed numbers, algebraic 

equations, and word problems as well. 

Why not bring your homework in to use as 

examples. 

CLX-503 SA-O: 9 sessions (13.5 hours) / $175 

8:45-10:15am 

COMMUNITY SERVICE & INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES 

Cailyn De Bie, Community Service Coordinator 

Teens College has integrated a community service and outreach component to your regularly 

scheduled course. The service opportunities work in conjunction with your course topic to 

provide relevant hands on skills while giving back. Our Teens College staff will place interested 

students in a relevant service opportunity. This option entitles the student to service 

hours necessary for graduation. Please note this is an independent addition to your learning. 

Letters of interest, deadlines and specific requirements to be discussed with our 

Community Service Coordinator, Cailyn De Bie at cdebie@qcc.cuny.edu 

Community Service Opportunities: 

• Ozanam Hall Nursing Home • National Art League 

• More Opportunities to be announced! 


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4Teen Enrichment 

Intermediate Artist & Designers (grades 6-8) 

Daphne Shih, Designer, B.A., Industrial Design, Art history Pratt Institute 

Students will further their current skills in drawing and design. Developing ideas, 

creating their own models and presentations on different products from 

shoes to furniture, they will learn about the design process from ideation to 

presentation and some of its history. This class also can prepare the student for the 

Portfolio Development class (see page 44). 

CLX-446 SP: 9 sessions (13.5 hours) / $155 / 1-2:30pm 

NEW 

All Classes will be held for 9 sessions on October 6-December 8 (skip date 11/24) 

unless otherwise noted 

Illustration: Styles & Mediums (grades 6-8) 

Alex Graziano, training from the School of Visual Arts, freelance graphic designer 

and illustrator 

Students will learn to draw in a variety of artistic styles in an open classroom 

setting. Everything from the American comic book style, cartooning, and Japanese 

animation will be explored. Students will also be given an overview of different 

mediums and techniques, including the use of light boxes for inking and how to make 

Minicomics with only a piece of paper and pencil. 

CLX-415 SP-O: 9 sessions (13.5 hours) / $135 / 2:30-4pm 

NEW 

Play Guitar 

Terence Q. Dudley, Quentin Entertainment Inc, President G Com Net Technologies, Partner & Vice 

President of Global Operations & Business Development 

Pick up on different styles of music to get a well rounded sense of the many sounds of the 

guitar. Start with the acoustic guitar by using your fingers & your ears to learn techniques, 

allowing you to develop listening, reading and remembrance skills. Learn to write your very 

own songs. Bring your words and your own acoustic guitar. 

CLX-426 SP: 9 sessions (9 hours) / $185 / 2-3pm 

COOL Tech & Media Workshop 

Dawn C. Hayes, social entrepreneur in non-profit ventures, program development toward visual 

interactive research and collaborative learning, and; Shen Christopher Lo, NYU Polytechnic, undergraduate 

pursuing degrees in Integrated Digital Media & Computer Science with a concentration 

in 3D animation and cartooning and conducting gaming research in the University’s new Game 

Innovation Lab 

COOL Tech and Media Workshop explores various media arts and technologies you can use 

to do interesting and cool things: design games, build mobile apps, create interactive arts and 

crafts, and more. In this workshop we will explore and create something new every week. 

Familiarity with computers, the web and social media are helpful. An additional lab fee and 

materials are required before the start of the session. 

CLX-613 SA: 9 sessions (18 hours) / $385 / 9-11am 

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4College Test Prep 

All Classes will be held for 9 sessions on either 

Saturday October 6-December 8 (skip date 11/24) or 

Sunday October 7-December 9 (skip date 11/25) 

Required Textbook 

Please purchase SAT & ACT required textbook: 

Gruber's Complete Guide (latest edition available) 

SCHOLASTIC APTITUDE TEST: SAT 

Prepare and improve your scores by developing 

your verbal, mathematics and essay writing 

skills. Course includes evaluation of practice 

tests and essay writing. 

• Learn question analysis and how to eliminate 

incorrect responses • Learn how to select 

correct answers to math problems • Practice 

taking the test under simulated examination 

conditions. • Review your responses with the 

instructor. • Build your confidence for success. 

CLX-580: 9 sessions (27 hours) / $475 

SA Sat, 9:30am-12:30pm 

ZA Sun, 9:30am-12:30pm 

SAT Critical Reading Only with Essay 

For registrants who feel secure in their ability 

to score well on the mathematics portion of 

the SAT but would like to reinforce verbal 

skills. 

CLX-581: 9 sessions (13.5 hours) / $240 

SA Sat, 9:30-11am 

ZA Sun, 9:30-11am 

SAT Math Skills Only 

For registrants secure in their ability to score 

well on the verbal portion of the SAT but 

would like to reinforce math skills. 

CLX-582: 9 sessions (13.5 hours) / $240 

SP Sat, 11am-12:30pm 

ZP Sun, 11am-12:30pm 

SAT Tests in New York: 

January 26, 2013 

OFFSITE LOCATION ONLY 

Assessment Test Prep 

ACT 

ACT assessment measures high school 

students' general educational development 

and their capability to complete college-level 

work with the multiple choice tests covering 

four skill areas: English, Mathematics, 

Reading, and Science. 

CLX-585: 9 sessions (27 hours) / $475 

SP Sat, 1-4pm 

ZP Sun, 1-4pm 

ACT Tests in New York: 

Dec. 12 • April 13, 2013 • June 8, 2013 

OFFSITE LOCATION ONLY 

NEW 

WORKSHOPS: 

Business & Career 

Readiness! 

CLX-075 4 sessions (6 hours) / $95 

Sat, 1-2:30pm 

SP-1: Oct. 13-Nov. 3 

SP-2: Nov. 10-Dec. 8 (skip 11/24) 

Session 1: Identifying your career 

interests, best skills and 

appropriate college programs. 

Session 2: Developing your resume 

and completing a job 

application. 

Session 3: Preparing for interviews. 

Session 4: Internships, volunteer 

opportunities and conducting 

a job search. 


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4Swimming 

Tiny Tots Swimming (ages 2-6) 



Develop water skills safely and with fun—and 

with parents. One adult must sign up with 

and accompany each child during instruction. 

Beginner 

PEX-745 10 sessions (5 hours) / $115 each 

child and $85 each adult (Adult 

must accompany child in pool.) 

SA Sat, 10:30-11am, Sept. 29-Dec. 8 


ZA Sun, 10-10:30am, Sept. 30-Dec. 9 



PEX-746 10 sessions (5 hours) / $115 each 

child and $85 each adult (Adult 

must accompany child in pool.) 

ZA Sun, 10:30-11am, Sept. 30-Dec. 9 


Advanced Transition (ages 6-8) 

PEX-747 10 sessions (10 hours)/ $190 

(At instructor’s discretion, adult may 

need to accompany child in pool.) 

T Tues, 8-9pm, Oct. 2-Dec. 4 

(Bernstein) 

Afternoons, Evenings, Weekends 

Monday thru Thursday: 6-7:45pm 

Wednesday: 1-2:45pm 

Friday: 6-8:45pm 

Saturday & Sunday: 1-3:45pm 

Community Swim 

Pool Hours 

Registration Invoice for Community Swim 

(PEX-287) required for entrance to pool. 

Pool hours are subject to change to meet class 

scheduling requirements, life guard availability, 

and pool maintenance requirements. 

See page 40 

for schedule & pricing details. 

Adolescent/Pre-Teen Swimming (ages 7-14) 



Participants are classified at the first session 

to ensure similar swim levels for each group. 

To enroll, a child must be able to stand in 

3-1/2 feet of water. 

Non-Swimmers/Beginners 

Enjoy the water and gain skills. 


SA1 Sat, 8:30-9:30am, Sept. 29-Dec. 8 


SA2 Sat, 11am-noon, Sept. 29-Dec. 8 


Intermediate/Advanced 

To join the intermediate or advanced levels, the 

child should be able to float front and back, do 

the cross stroke, and use rhythm breathing. 


SA Sat, 9:30-10:30am, Sept. 29-Dec. 8 


ZA Sun, 11am-noon, Sept. 30-Dec. 9 


R Thurs, 8-9pm, Oct. 4-Dec. 13 


Competitive Swim Instruction (ages 7-14) 

Joshua Bernstein, MS, Aqua Therapy License 

Coaching in various competitive swimming 

techniques. Style, racing dive, and turns analyzed 

and remediated. Time trials and information 

on registering and competing in local, regional 

swimming competitions will be provided. 

PEX-750 

WP 10 sessions (10 hours) / $190 

Wed, 6:30-7:30pm, 

Oct. 3-Dec. 12 (skip 10/10) 

FP Fri, 6:30-7:30pm, 

Sept. 28-Dec. 7 (skip 11/23) 


Lifeguard Training with Red Cross Certification 

(age 15 or older by course end-date) 

Successful completion of this course will enable participants to obtain certification. CPR for 

the Professional Rescuer and First Aid are included. 

Offered Spring Semester only 

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Q PAC 

queensborough performing 

arts center 

WO R L D - C L A S S E N T E RTA I N M E N T 

- LO C A L LY ! 

WANT TO BE 

ENTERTAINED? 

KARAOKE AT THE MOVIES 

QPAC’S SATURDAY NIGHT 

SINGALONG SERIES: 

Three of the most recognizable movies will 

be shown at QPAC as part of a one-of-a-kind 

interactive family-oriented film series. Here, 

the crowd sings (and dances) along with their 

favorites characters without an ounce of 

apprehension. These movies are captioned. 

Trivia contest with prizes before each 

showing. The most enthusiastic “singalong 

participant” wins a $100 cash prize. All 

showings are $5. Tickets can be purchased 

online: www.visitQPAC.org or by calling the 

box office (718) 631-6311. 

Sponsored by Council Member Daniel Dromm 

Saturday, October 20, 2012, 7:30pm 

THE WIZARD OF OZ 

Rated G 

Saturday, December 1, 2012, 7:30pm 

THE LION KING 


Saturday, March 16, 2013, 7:30pm 

HELLO DOLLY! 


Fun for the whole family! 

Order your tickets now! 

Online at www.visitqpac.org or call 

718.631.6311 

Programs and dates subject to change. 

4Drivers Education 

Joel Ingram, Coordinator, Bell Auto School 

This NYS Education Dept.-approved course is 

for all eligible public and private high school 

students. Instructors are licensed by the NYS 

Department of Education. This program uses 

late model vehicles with dual controls. 

Eligibility. All high school students are eligible 

to register for the Driver Education program 

provided they are or will be 16 years of age 

by September 17, 2012. Students must have a 

learner’s permit or junior license before and 

bring to first class. 

Objectives 

• Acquire safe driving skills and defensive 

driving awareness. 

• Earn the MV 285 “Completion Certificate,” 

providing eligibility for 10-15% discounts on 

insurance premiums with most companies; 

Duplicate cards, $20; Duplicate letters, $10. 

• Qualify to apply for senior driver’s license 

at age 17. 

Tuition & Fees. Tuition is $575 (does NOT 

include textbook cost of $45). Full tuition must 

accompany your application/registration. 

No partial payments accepted. 

Additional fees, not payable to QCC, include 

learner’s permit and optional road test services. 

SCHEDULE 

Convenient schedules offered weekdays 

and Saturdays. Parental permission forms 

and schedules are available in L-118P or call 

718.631.6343. Students are required to purchase 

a $45 text from the instructor. 

DEX-100 48 hours instruction / $575 

E Sat, Sept. 22 – Jan. 23, 2013 

(skip 9/25-26; 10/8, 10; 

11/22-25; 12/22-25, 29-31, 

and; Jan. 1, 21, 2013) 

NOTE: This program is an introduction to 

driving. Additional practice outside of class 

will be needed. 

This program is exempt from discounts. 

Refund Policy 

for Drivers Education 

• 90% of total tuition fee will be refunded 

if requested in writing prior to first class. 

• No refunds after classes have begun. 

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4Sports & Recreation 

COMMUNITY TENNIS: JOIN NOW! 

We are offering COMMUNITY TENNIS for All Ages. Child(ren) under 16 years 

must be accompanied by adult parent who stays throughout court-time. 

Individuals can register for a semester season pass. Every player must provide 

their own tennis balls, tennis racquets, and other equipment. Only assigned players 

are permitted in playing areas. Sign up daily for court use, weather permitting. Campus 

parking may not be available. 

PEX-808 FSZ: Sessions Vary (up to 20 hours/week for 8 weeks) Permit Rate: $65 per Child 

Friday, Saturday, Sunday: Sept. 8 – Nov. 4, 2012 

See Page 39 for More Court-Play Details 

NEW 

Kids Tennis: Beginners & Intermediate 

Small groups with Limited Enrollment 

Steven Apostolo, BA, professional tennis 

instructor, Borough Director of Queens for City 

Parks Foundation, Director of Tennis for East 

Williston Creative Arts Program, Selected as 

Tennis instructor for NIKE & REEBOK clinics in 

Central Park with pros such as Andy Roddick, 

Tomas Berdych, Steffi Graf, Serena Williams and 

Rafael Nadal, Member of the USTA and ballperson 

for the U.S. Open Tennis Championship 

in Flushing Meadows for the past ten years 

For beginners and intermediates, learn a wide 

range of basic and advanced strokes, strategy, 

ball placement and knowledge of the sport! 


ZA Sun, 10:30am-12noon, 


Family Fun Tennis 

Helene Hamilton, BS, tennis coach, Physical 

Education instructor 

This exciting tennis course is being offered 

for both parents and their kids! Learn all 

the basic strokes, including the forehand, 

backhand, volley and serve, and have fun 

playing tennis together! Parents and their 

child(ren) will compete against one another, 

doing drills and playing lead-up tennis games. 

Discussion of rules and scoring with matches 

to be played. Who will win: the Moms and 

Dads, or their Superstar Children? Only one 

way to find out… sign up early and let the 

Games Begin! Limited enrollment. Parent & 

Child(ren) must register and pay individually. 


SP Sat, 1-2pm, Sept. 22-Oct. 27 

ZUMBAtomic® 

Classes for Kids 

(grades 2-6) 

Amy Bienkowski, MS (Reading Education), BS 

(Special Education), Licensed in Zumba® and 

ZumbAtomics®, CPR/AED certified 

ZUMBAtomic® classes are rockin’, high-energy 

fitness parties packed with specially choreographed, 

kid-friendly routines and all the music 

kids love, like hip-hop, reggaeton, cumbia and 

more. Parents love ZUMBAtomic® because of 

the effects it has on kids, increasing their focus 

and self-confidence, boosting metabolism and 

enhancing coordination. ZUMBAtomic® is an 

hour-long dance party your child(ren) will not 

want to miss! 

CLX-458 8 sessions (8 hours) / $90 

SA Sat, 11am-noon, Sept. 29-Nov. 17 

Tae Kwon Do (ages 8-17) 

Joseph Sing Cheung, MA, 6th Degree Black 

Belt Master Instructor, Director of the Imperial 

Academy of Martial Arts and Sciences, Director 

of the Physical Arts Department at the New 

York City College of Health Professions 

Learn discipline, self-confidence, selfrespect, 

and get stronger, more flexible with 

this dynamic martial art and Olympic sport. 

Bring $30 to first class to purchase uniform. 

Opportunity to participate in promotion tests 

to advance in belt ranks (up to black belt). 

CLX-812 8 sessions (8 hours)/ $125 

SP Sat, 5:30-6:30pm, Oct. 6-Dec. 1 

(skip 11/24) 


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Tuition & Fees 

• The tuition fees listed for each continuing education 

course represent the total charges for the 

course. Any additional materials fees indicated 

as payable to the instructor should be paid at 

the first class meeting. A one-time $15 per person 

registration fee is required each semester. 

• Matriculated QCC students in full-time credit 

courses are exempt from the registration fee. 

• All FREE courses require payments of $15 

Registration Fee. 

• Personal checks will only be accepted ten (10) 

days prior to class start date. 

• A student who has submitted a bad check, or 

who stopped payment on a check to the College, 

will not be permitted to pay by check again. In 

these cases, payment must be by money order 

or credit card only (cash payments not available). 

A fee of $15 will be charged for a bad check. 

• A paid invoice is needed for class admission. 

The fee for a duplicate invoice is $5.00. 

Refund Policy 

• All requests for refunds must be submitted in 

writing, by mail, fax, email or in person. Nonattendance 

does not constitute a withdrawal or 

request for refund. 

• NO CASH REFUNDS. 

• No refunds for classes which meet for only one 

or two sessions; and/or for classes after second 

meeting. 

• Materials fees are not refundable. 

• The $15 registration fee is not refundable. 

• Refunds are computed when official notification 

is received by this office as follows: 

90% refund 3 days prior to first class meeting. 

75% refund prior to second class meeting (for courses 

that have more than two meetings). 

A refund takes approximately 4-5 weeks after 

the Office of Continuing Education receives your 

request. Refunds are made to the credit card or by 

check only to the payer of record. 

TAX DEDUCTION OF EXPENSES 

An income tax deduction may be allowed for 

expenses of education undertaken to maintain 

current professional skills and jobs. 

COLLEGE RULES & REGULATIONS 

All participants in the QCC Continuing Education 

program must follow the College’s rules & regulations. 

Please ask for Annual Security Report. 

The College has the right to change schedules, 

replace instructors and/or cancel classes at its 

discretion. 

For Your Information 

Diane B. Call, Ed.D., Interim President 

Karen Steele, Ph.D. 

Interim Vice President, Academic Affairs 

OFFICE of CONTINUING EDUCATION 

Denise A. Ward, Dean 

Arpy S. Coherian, Assistant Director 

Barbara Nasewicz, Assistant to Director 

Jeffrey Chen, Program Manager - Workforce 

& Professional Development 

Jacqueline Montgomery, Program Manager - 

Personal Enrichment & Kids College 

Darlene O'Rourke, Marketing 

Michelle Brown, Assistant Accountant 

Janet Rhein, Administrative Assistant 

Krista D'Anna, Office Assistant 

Gail Grayson, Yang Xu, College Assistants 

COORDINATORS: 

Juan Carlos Fajardo, Paralegal 

Steve Whitlock, CPR & EMT 

Daniel R. Armstrong, Allied Health 

Louise Paone, Medical Office Biller 

Rita Plush, Interior Design & Decorating 

Dr. Diana Berkowitz, ESL & GED 

Josh Bernstein, Recreation 

Yang Xu, Chinese Academy 

PROGRAM DIRECTORS: 

Dr. Diana Berkowitz, CLIP & CUNY START 

Christine Mellone-Dooley, 

Coordinator & Advisor-CUNY START 

Dr. Kitty Bateman, Literacy 

Florence Tse, Port of Entry 

GRANTS: 

Christine Spicknell, Financial Coordinator 

CUNY Career PATH 

Judith Richburg, Program Director 

Rodney Shannon, Program Assistant 

Tony Strazza, Instructor/Counselor 

21st Century 

Darlene O’Rourke, Program Director 

Alan Werner, Academic Coordinator 


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4Funding Opportunities 

$ 

funding opportunities 

Many of our training opportunities and 

skill enhancement offerings may qualify 

for vouchers and reimbursement 

through various sources. 

Union Members • Employees and 

members of local and national unions 

may be eligible for a partial or full 

reimbursement of courses. Please 

contact your union representative for 

information. 

Department of Veteran’s Affairs • 

Vouchers accepted for certificate 

training programs. For more information 

and requirements, please visit www.va.gov 

Workforce Investment Act (WIA) • 

Qualified unemployed individuals can 

receive vouchers for career training or 

to upgrade skills. Please contact the 

Jamaica Workforce at 718-557-6755 or 

visit www.workforcenewyork.org 

Your employer may offer training 

vouchers. Check with your Human 

Resource Office or Personnel Office 

for information regarding tuition 

reimbursement opportunities. 

Sallie Mae 

The nation's leading education 

services institution is now offering 

student loans for non-credit 

Continuing Education courses. Please 

check with other lenders, as well. 

To contact Sallie Mae: 

Website: 

www.salliemae.com/student-loans/ 

smart-option-student-loan/ 

Call: (877) 279-7172 

Please note: 

QCC does not endorse any specific lender 

Helena Rubenstein 

Foundation 

Scholarships Available to 

Continuing Education Students 

Inquire when Registering 

The Helena Rubenstein Foundation is 

offering competitive scholarships to 

students enrolling in vocational, noncredit 

programs who have not earned 

an Associate or Bachelor degree. 

Applications are available through the 

Continuing Education Office or through 

your program coordinator. Please 

contact the Office of Continuing 

Education @ 718.631.6343 for scholarship 

details and application. 

Due date: September 7th. 

C O P E 

College Opportunity to Prepare for Employment/C.O.P.E. in conjunction with the Human 

Resources Administration (HRA) provides Queensborough Community College students 

receiving Public Assistance the support services they need for their college career. 

C.O.P.E.’s goal is to help students become successful college graduates and find long-term 

economic self-sufficiency and independence through gainful employment. 

For academic advisement, career counseling, job placement (full and part-time), resume 

preparation assistance, interview preparation—including free new and fashionable clothing 

and accessories (in conjunction with Edith’s Place and Dress for Success) and a variety of 

other services for those students receiving “P.A.” 

Talk to us about qualifying for our free MetroCard and/or gift card. 

For more information, please contact Mary Casatelli, Director 

Phone: 718.281.5147 EMail: mcasatelli @ qcc.cuny.edu 

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Open Registration begins NOW! Register Early! 

Registration Info: Your mailed confirmation contains a map, directions, and course location. 

Skip Dates: Please note Skip Dates for most courses are indicated on your confirmation letter. Please 

check your course schedule in the Catalog and with instructor for any additional skip dates not noted 

on your confirmation letter. 

Updates: The Office will send an updated notice for any changes in your schedule & location. 

Fees & Discounts: 

• All free courses require payment of $15 registration fee. 

• Early Registration Discount of 5%. 

Available only if attend & register at Open House on Saturday, September 8. 

Many ways to register: 

EMAIL-IN QCCContinuingEd@qcc.cuny.edu 

Use Registration form with your signed MasterCard, VISA, Discover or Amex authorization. 

FAX-IN 718.281.5538 

Use Registration form with your signed MasterCard, VISA, Discover or Amex authorization. 

MAIL-IN to the address indicated on Registration form 

Send registration form to address indicated — with your check or money order (including $15 registration 

fee for free courses) payable to Queensborough Community College, or your credit card number. 

PHONE-IN 718.631.6343 

It takes just 3 or 4 minutes using MasterCard, VISA, Discover or Amex. Please be patient if placed on 

hold due to volume of calls. Have all information ready for EACH student. 

ONLINE REGISTRATION cep.qcc.cuny.edu 

Note: Certain classes not available for online registration. Please call our office at 718.631.6343 to register. 

Link to our programs to register and pay through credit card directly. Simple step-by-step process to 

register at any time, any place, 365 – 24/7. 

For discounts, check, money order, and voucher programs, please contact office directly at 718.631.6343 to 

register. 

WALK-IN Library Building, Room 118P 

DAYS: Monday through Friday, 9am-4:45pm (Office closed Sept. 3, Oct. 8, Nov. 22-23) 

Saturday: October 6 @ 9am-1pm. 

WEB-DOWNLOAD www.qcc.cuny.edu/ContEd 

Visit our website and download the registration form in the Bulletin. Then just fax or mail-in per above! 

SPECIAL DISCOUNTED PRICING 

5% at initial time of registration for: 

• Early Registration at Open House on Saturday, September 8th for all eligible classes 

• First Time (New) students with QCC Continuing Education 

• QCC Alumni with current ID Card (with $15 registration fee waived) 

Seniors 65 and above: 5% for an applicable/eligible course less than $150; 

10% for an applicable/eligible course over $150 

Note: Only one discount applicable per registrant. All discounts will be taken on tuition only. 

Certain programs are exempt from discounts (please refer to inside page on which these are listed). 

Excludes on-line courses. Not applicable for web-based registration: must call the Continuing 

Education office @ 718.631.6343 for discounts. 

PAYMENTS No partial payments accepted. Cash payments no longer available. 

PERSONAL CHECKS Only accepted ten days prior to class start date. 

PURCHASE ORDER & VOUCHERS For Employee Training. Organizations enrolling 

staff for training and development purposes will be invoiced if a purchase order number is quoted. 

Not available online. 


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QCC Continuing Education Registration Form 

LAST NAME FIRST NAME o MALE 

o FEMALE 

ADDRESS 

CITY, STATE, ZIP 

E-MAIL ADDRESS 

EVENING PHONE DAYTIME PHONE BIRTH DATE 

COURSE CODE 

SECTION 

cccc–ccc–cccc 

Title 

TUITION 

............................................................................................................ $........................... 

COURSE CODE 

SECTION 


Title 

TUITION 

............................................................................................................ $........................... 

COURSE CODE 

SECTION 


Title 

TUITION 

............................................................................................................ $........................... 

Please make checks payable to: 


and mail to: 

Office of Continuing Education, Room L-118P 

Queensborough Community College, Bayside, NY 

11364-1497 

Registration Fee $..........15.00*......... 

Each add’l child $..........10.00*....... 

TOTAL $............................... 

* Payable one time per semester. 

Special Discounts available 

- see page 55 

F O R M O F P A Y M E N T 

o Check o Bank Check or Money Order (Check #_________) 

o Credit Card (indicate below) 

Card No.___________________________________________________ 

Please include extra numbers found on back of card. 

Signature_________________________________ Exp. Date_________ 

One form per student. Incomplete information will delay registration. 

This form may be duplicated. 

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Building a Strong Foundation for Your Child’s Future 

CONTINUING 

E D U C A T I O N 

KIDS COLLEGE 

TEENS 

AFTERSCHOOL 

TO REGISTER: www.qcc.cuny.edu/conted • 718.631.6343 

Jacqueline M. Montgomery 

Director 718-281-5632 

Cailyn E. De Bie 

Community Services & 

Afterschool Coordinator 

Angelica G. Sheffer 

Kids College Coordinator 

718-281-5157

Welcome to the fall term at Queensborough Community

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