Fall 2013 Catalog - Queensborough Community College - CUNY

WELCOME 

Welcome to the fall 2013 semester of Queensborough Community College’s 

Office of Continuing Education and Workforce Development 

Looking to gear up for a new career while staying in shape? Become a nationally certified 

Personal Trainer – currently the 4th hottest job in the U.S. Through our W.I.T.S program 

you will learn the science and physiology of training and experience both 16 hours of 

lecture and 16 hours of practical training. After passing the National Certification exams 

in both, you will be eligible for a 30 hour internship in a local fitness center and be on 

your way to establishing your own business or a career in a national fitness center. 

Two new courses in our preparatory ABC Seminar Series for Non-Native Speakers of 

English will be Business Law and Legal English & American Legal Culture. Foreign 

Accent Reduction will return and we will have a Wintersession high school equivalency 

program, GED, at our Flushing site. 

New adult personal enrichment classes include three MAC Workshops: Welcome to the 

MAC, Microsoft Word for the MAC, and The i’s Have It – iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch. Adding 

to our array of computer based programs, are Microsoft Expression Web for Windows 

and Photoshop Advanced: Picture Perfect. We will also be offering an extension of our 

Disabilities Management Workshops covering six topics of interest for those who are 

either disabled, caretakers of disabled children or adults, or who are working in the 

development disabilities field. Our History Series topics will be on Stalin, The Kennedy 

Assassination: The End of Innocence, and Robert Moses: The Man Who Transformed New 

York. We will be reintroducing two art programs: Drawing Introduction and 100 Years : 

Celebrating the Armory Show of 1913 – American Artists, Collectors and Critics. 

Amid myriad Saturday academic and personal enrichment courses, Kids and Teens College 

students have a choice of three new programs: Physics - A Force To Be Reckoned With, 

App Inventor for Mobile Phones, and Hand Painting on Silk. 

We trust you had a great summer and are looking forward to expanding your horizons by 

returning to the QCC campus for enriching experiences. See you in the fall. 

Diane B. Call, EdD 

President 

Queensborough Community College 

Denise Ward, MBA 

Dean, Continuing Education 

and Workforce Development

Table of Contents 

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

Accounting & Computer Assisted Business Certificate: Accounting & Bookkeeping .....................3 

Paralegal Studies Certificate ..................................................................................................................................5 

Notary Public ...............................................................................................................................................................5 

Real Estate Certification...........................................................................................................................................6 

AutoCAD.........................................................................................................................................................................6 

Design Certificates (AutoCAD, Blueprint Reading)........................................................................................6 

OSHA Training for Construction Industry ........................................................................................................6 

Health & Allied Service Certifications ...............................................................................................................7 

CPR.........................................................................................................................................................................7 

EMT: Basic, Refresher......................................................................................................................................7 

EKG Technician..................................................................................................................................................8 

IV Technician......................................................................................................................................................8 

Phlebotomy Technician.................................................................................................................................8 

Medical Terminology for Allied Health..................................................................................................8 

Standard First Aid ...........................................................................................................................................9 

Infection Control Techniques ....................................................................................................................9 

Massage Therapy Certifications: Foot Reflexology, Pre-Natal Massage....................................9 

Emergency Room Technician......................................................................................................................10 

Medical Office Assistant Certificate .......................................................................................................11 

Child Abuse ID & Reporting Certification..............................................................................................12 

Patient Care Technician Certification......................................................................................................12 

Nursing Assistant (Certified)........................................................................................................................12 

Home Health Aide...........................................................................................................................................12 

Personal Trainer National Certification (WITS) ..............................................................................................13 

Medical Office Biller Certificate ..........................................................................................................................14 

Interior Design & Decorating Certificate ..........................................................................................................16 

On-line Programs & Certifications .......................................................................................................................18 

Preparatory Skills..........................................................................................................19 

GED General Equivalency Diploma .....................................................................................................................19 

ESL English as a Second Language ........................................................................................................................20 

ESL Bridge to GED ......................................................................................................................................................20 

Foreign Accent Reduction.......................................................................................................................................20 

English for Academic & Professional Purposes................................................................................................20 

Port of Entry programs .............................................................................................................................................21 

Academic Literacy programs .................................................................................................................................21 

ABC Series for Non-Native Speakers of English (Academics, Business, Communication).............21 

Queensborough Community College Admissions ........................................................................................22 

CUNY Start ...................................................................................................................................................................22 

CUNY Language Immersion Program .................................................................................................................22 

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Table of Contents 

Personal Enrichment....................................................................................................23 

Computer Skills (PC)...................................................................................................................................................23 

Apple Skills (Mac)..................................................................................................................................................23-24 

Videos for Social Media............................................................................................................................................24 

Microsoft Expression for Web 4............................................................................................................................25 

Photography & Adobe Media.................................................................................................................................26 

Studio & Fine Arts.......................................................................................................................................................27 

Books & Brunch............................................................................................................................................................28 

History Series................................................................................................................................................................29 

Staging Culture: Horror Film & Twilight Zone..................................................................................................30 

Film: Saturday at the Movies..................................................................................................................................30 

Jewelry Making.............................................................................................................................................................30 

Music ...............................................................................................................................................................................31 

Oratorio Society of Queens ..................................................................................................................................31 

QPAC for Adults ..........................................................................................................................................................31 

Lifestyle (Finance, Auto Insurance Point Reduction) ...................................................................................32 

Driving Programs (Autos, Motorcycles)..............................................................................................................32 

Disabilities Studies......................................................................................................................................................33 

Wellness (Feng Shui, Meditation)..........................................................................................................................35 

Fitness (Bootcamp, Cardio-Kickboxing)..............................................................................................................35 

Golf...................................................................................................................................................................................35 

Mindful Movement (Pilates, Qi-Gong, Tai Chi, Yoga, Zumba® Fitness,).................................................36 

Dance (Ballroom, Belly, Latin)................................................................................................................................37 

Tennis................................................................................................................................................................................37 

Swimming (Aqua Zumba®, Community, Instructional).................................................................................38 

Kids College.......................................................................................................................39 

Program..........................................................................................................................................................................39 

Academic Preparatory & Enrichment for Elementary Grades..................................................................40 

Teens College: Academic Preparation.................................................................................................................41 

Teens College: Test Prep for High School Admissions..................................................................................42 

College Test Prep: SAT...............................................................................................................................................43 

College Application Prep.........................................................................................................................................43 

Teen Enrichment (Guitar, Hand Painting Silk, Tech & Media).....................................................................44 

QPAC for Kids ..............................................................................................................................................................44 

Chinese Academy........................................................................................................................................................45 

Sports & Recreation (Tennis, Zumbatomic®)....................................................................................................46 

Drivers Education .......................................................................................................................................................46 

Swimming.......................................................................................................................................................................47 

REGISTRATION INFORMATION .......................................................................................48 

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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4Accounting & 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. Prerequisite: HS diploma or equivalent 

preferred/recommended. 

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 stakeholders use/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 

• encounter internal control systems implemented to monitor and safeguard assets 

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

TR Tues & Thurs, 6:30-9pm, Tues, Oct. 1, 8, 22, and; Thurs, Oct. 3-Dec. 12 

(skip 10/17 & 11/28) 

Professional Development 

WEBINARS: call our office for details @ 718.631.6343 

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

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 

• checking account 

• interest 

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, Sept. 23-Nov. 4 (skip 10/14) 

includes 1 session Computer Lab: Wednesday, Oct. 30 

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 

M Mon, 6:15-9:15 pm, 

Oct. 21-Nov. 4 

• payroll records 

• partnerships 

• corporations 

• bank reconciliations 

• preparing reports with 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 23) and a background in bookkeeping 

or accounting. 30 CPA-CPE credits. NYS 

Department of Education Sponsor License 

#001711. 


T Tues, 6:15-9:40pm, Oct. 22-Dec. 3 

FREE–Career Counseling, Job Development and Job Placement Services 

will be available for Accounting and Bookkeeping. 

NEW PROGRAM PROPOSALS for Professional Development 

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 Manager at the email address below and request a 

PROGRAM PROPOSAL FORM to be submitted with your resume: 

Jeff Chen: jchen@qcc.cuny.edu 

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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. 21-Oct. 19 

Plus 8 hours 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. 26-Dec. 14 (skip 11/30) 

with 2 Computer Labs: Dec. 7 & 14 

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 2 computer training sessions. 


M Mon, 6:30-9:30pm, 

Sept. 30-Nov. 18 (skip 10/14) 

with 2 Computer Labs: Nov. 11 & 18 

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. 

BUX-101 1 session (3 hours) / $65 

R Thurs, 6:30-9:30pm, Oct. 24 

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NOTE: This program offered only 

in the Fall Semester. 

FREE–Career Counseling, 

Job Development and Job Placement 

Services will be available. 

Professional Development

OPEN House Saturday September 7th 10am-noon EARLY REGISTRATION DISCOUNT 

4Professional & Industry Certifications 

NOTE: Programs below 

offered only in the Fall Semester. 

Real Estate Salesperson 

Licensing Certification 

Anthony Pearl, Esq. 

Prepares students to take the NYS 

Salesperson License Examination. 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. 


TR Tues & Thurs, 6-9:45pm, 

Oct. 1-Dec. 12 (skip 10/15, 11/28) 

Exam last day of class (Dec. 12) 

Drafting w/AutoCAD 2013 

Edward T. Davis, BS-Architectural 

Technology, MS-Energy Management, RA 

(Registered Architect), Assistant Prof, QCC 

Engineering Technology (ET) Department 

Learn to set up, name, save, draw lines, 

circles, arcs and other geometrics, layers– 

level 1, insert text, basic editing, polylines, 

rotating, arraying, trimming, plotting and 

printing. AutoCAD software provided! 

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

W Wed, 6-9pm, Oct. 2-Nov. 20 

Blueprint Reading & Estimating 

for Building Trades Applications 

Craig R. Weber, BArch, MS, RA(Registered 

Architect), Associate Prof, QCC Engineering 

Technology (ET) Department 

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. 7-Dec. 9 

(skip 10/14) 

Occupational Safety & Health 

Administration (OSHA) 

10-hour Training 

for the Construction Industry 

Douglas Ling, Master Electrician 

The 10-Hour OSHA training is intended 

to provide entry-level construction workers 

information about their rights, employer 

responsibilities, as well as how to identify, 

abate, avoid and prevent job-related hazards 

on a construction site. Required at many NYC 

construction projects, this course covers a 

variety of construction safety and health 

hazards which a worker may encounter 

at a construction site. Topics include: 

Introduction to OSHA; Focus Four Hazards; 

Protective Equipment, and; Health Hazards in 

Construction. 

Note: OSHA course completion cards will be 

issued to all participants. 

Discount of 10% available to group of 

3 participants or more from one company. 

PDX-173 

u All classes at Flushing site: 

39-07 Prince Street #2A 

Flushing, NY 11354 

10-Hour Program 3 sessions (10-hour) / $200 

MWF-F1 Mon, Wed, Fri, 

6-9:20pm, Oct. 7-11 

MWF-F2 Mon, Wed, Fri, 

6-9:20pm, Nov. 18-22 

For details, please contact 

Jeff Chen directly at 

the Office of Continuing Education 

@ 718.281.5546 

or email jchen@qcc.cuny.edu. 

Online Certificate 

in Construction Programs 

– see page 18 

Driving Instructor Licensing 

Offered Spring 2014 

• Driver Training & Traffic Safety Seminar 

• Classroom Teaching Techniques 

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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, Paramedic, Coordinator 

This Certification course provides all of the 

requirements for health care provider & 

professional rescuer, which includes adult, 

child, infant CPR, rescue breathing, and use of 

AED (Automatic External Defibrillator). 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 2010 protocols), 

available at the QCC Bookstore. 

Note: Students should take Basic (AHX-100) 

if 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 

R Thurs, Aug. 15 Z3 Sun, Sept. 1 

F1 Fri, Aug. 16 S4 Sat, Sept. 21 

S1 Sat, Aug. 17 Z4 Sun, Sept. 22 

Z1 Sun, Aug. 18 Z5 Sun, Sept. 29 

F2 Fri, Aug. 23 S5 Sat, Oct. 5 

S2 Sat, Aug. 24 Z6 Sun, Oct. 6 

Z2 Sun, Aug. 25 Z7 Sun, Nov. 3 

S3 Sat, Aug. 31 Z8 Sun, Dec. 8 

Massage Therapy & NURSING 

STUDENTS for CPR / $92 

Required by third week. 

EMT Certification: Basic Course 

Stephen Whitlock, RPA-C, Paramedic, Coordinator; 

Kevin Rummel, Paramedic, Certified Instructor 

Coordinator, and; Lorraine Brink, EMT-CIC 

Required Textbook: Brady Emergency Care, 12th 

Edition, available at the QCC Bookstore. 

MMR immunization proof required at first class. 

Prerequisite: CPR Certification mandatory, previous 

first aid training highly recommended, minimum 

12th grade reading level for intense reading and 

exam workload, and pass practical skills & complete 

clinical rotation on ambulance for certification. 

This course covers all techniques and operational 

aspects of an EMT. Demonstration, 

practice, and clinical observation are integrated 

with free online FEMA classes. 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. 

AHX-110 47 sessions (196 hours) / $1,095 

*Saturday & Sunday each counted 

as 2 sessions with 1 hr lunch break 

Exam: Thursday December 19 @ 6-10pm 

DAYTIME: 

WFZ: Wed, Fri, Sun, Aug. 28-Dec. 15 

• Wed @ 2-6pm, Aug. 28-Dec. 11 

(skip 9/4, 12/4) 

• Fri @ 2-6pm, Aug. 30-Dec. 13 

(skip 9/6,13; 11/29) 

• Sun* @ 9am-6pm Sept. 1-Dec. 15 

(skip 9/8,15,22; 10/13,27; 12/1) 

EVENING: 

SMW: Sat, Mon, Wed, Aug. 28-Dec. 16 

• Sat* @ 9am-6pm Sept. 7-Dec. 14 

(skip 9/14,21; 10/5,26; 11/30) 

• Mon @ 6-10pm, Sept. 9-Dec. 16 (skip 10/14) 

• Wed @ 6-10pm, Aug. 28-Dec. 11 

(skip 11/27) 

• Tues @ 6-10pm, Oct. 15 


EMT Refresher Challenge Recertification 

Provides testing, evaluation, and necessary retraining for EMTs needing recertification. Test 

cognition of emergency medical care and performance. Challenge-based format with multiple 

mandatory sessions to meet updated NYS curriculum. 

Enrollment based on successful outcomes of pre-test given at first class. 

AHX-111 WFZ or SMW / $575 Same schedule as above right column (AHX-110) 

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

Najeeb Hussaini, MD, MS – Health Care Management, and Leisha Bell, 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 7 (with AHA CPR Certification), and; Medical Terminology 

for Allied Health (AHX-179) - see below, and Standard First Aid (AHX-183) on page 9. 

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) 

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. 

(Leisha Bell) 


plus $25 NHA exam fee below 

SP Sat, 1-5pm, Sept. 7-Nov. 16 

(skip 9/14) 

Written Exam: Nov. 2 

QCC Exam: Nov. 9 

NHA Review: Nov. 16 (Last Class) 

NHA Exam: 2-5pm, Dec. 7 

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) (Leisha Bell) 

AHX-172 2 sessions (15 hours) / $485 

S Sat, 9:30am-5:30pm (with 1/2 hour 

lunch break), January 4 & 11, 2014 

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. (Najeeb Hussaini) 


plus $25 NHA exam fee below 

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

Sept. 7-Nov. 23 (skip 9/14) 

Written Exam: Nov. 9 

QCC Exam: Nov. 16 

NHA Review: Nov. 23 (Last Class) 

NHA Exam: Dec. 7 

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, with online component. Participants required to pass an exam at 

the end of class. Required textbook is available at the QCC Bookstore. (Najeeb Hussaini) 

AHX-179 S / 1 session (8 hours) / $165 Sat, 9am-6pm (1 hour lunch), Aug. 31 

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Standard First Aid Certification 

Stephen Whitlock, RPA-C, Paramedic 

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 $8.50 for pocket face mask (AHA protocol) 

Z1 Sunday, 9am-6pm (with 1 hour lunch), Oct. 13 

Z2 Sunday, 9am-6pm (with 1 hour lunch), Nov. 17 

Infection-Control Techniques Licensing Certification 

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

Najeeb Hussaini, MD, MS – Health Care Management 

NYS-mandated training for renewing health-care 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 M / 1 session (4 hours) / $85 / Mon, 6-10pm, Nov. 25 

Foot Reflexology: Beginner 

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. NYS Education Department 

approved QCC Continuing Education for 24 CEs 

(section 78.5). 

Student provides own sheet, towel, fragrance-free 

non-greasy lotion. 

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

plus $10 material fee for 

manuals payable to instructor 

SZ Sat & Sun, 9:30am-4:30pm 

(1 hour lunch break), 

Oct. 26 & 27, Nov. 16 & 17 

To register, 

call Catherine Stapleton at 646-541-9429, 

or email stapletonc@mac.com 

Discounts not applicable for this program. 

Pre-Natal Massage 

Kiera Nagle, BS, MA, LMT 

The class will prepare students with the 

appropriate knowledge and skills to provide 

safe and effective massage therapy to women 

in their childbearing year (pregnancy, labor, and 

postpartum). Learn Eastern & Western massage 

techniques to treat common discomforts 

associated with pregnancy, 

labor, and delivery, the complications 

and contraindications, as well as the 

benefits, indications and cautions. Registrants 

will need to bring the following items to class: 

3 regular pillows, a set of clean twin sheets, 

and 2 clean bath towels. QCC is an approved 

Continuing Education provider under the 

NYS Education Department (Section 78.5). 

Upon completion, the student will earn 30 

CEUs Prerequisite: Associates in MT and/or 

NYS MT License. 

PDX-279 3 sessions / (30 hours total 

including 6 hours Clinical) / $615 

RFS Classroom: Thurs, Fri, Sat, 

9:30am-6pm (1/2 hour lunch), 

Winter Session January 23-25, 2014 

Plus Clinical (6 hours): Schedule TBD 

To register, call Kiera Nagle at 347-804-3716 

or email kieranagle@gmail.com 



Reiki – Levels 1, 2 & 3 offered Spring 2014 

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Emergency Room Technician Certificate Program 

Daniel R. Armstrong, MS, Ph.D., 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 seven 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 7) 

• Standard First Aid: AHX-183 (see page 9) 

• EKG Technician: AHX-170 (see page 8) 

• Medical Terminology: AHX-179 (see page 8) 

• Phlebotomy Technician: AHX-171 (see page 8) 

• Emergency Medical Technician: AHX-110 (see page 7) 

• IV Technician: AHX-172 (see page 8) 

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, 183 • 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. 

All 7 courses @ $4500 

For current EMT’s - Only 3 courses (EKG, IV, Phlebotomy) @ $3,150 

Partial Payment Schedule: 

50% tuition payment due at initial time of registration & balance due at end of 1st semester. 

Students will not be permitted to enroll in sequential certificate courses for 1st subsequent 

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


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, non-credit 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: Monday September 9th 

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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 

Heart Association and National Healthcareer Association. 

The Certificate Program consists of: 

• Medical Office Biller Certificate (6 courses) 

• Clinical Competency Track (4 courses ): CPR, EKG, Phlebotomy, Standard First Aid 

• 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 7 • Medical Billing Intro & Cmptr. Mgt. – page 14 

• Standard First Aid – page 9 • Medical Claims Problem Solving – page 15 

• EKG – page 8 • Medical Terminology and Systems I & II– page 14 

• Phlebotomy – page 8 • Intro to Pharmacology – page 15 

• CPT Coding – page 15 • Electronic Health Records – page 15 

• ICD9 Coding – page 15 • Cultural Competency – page 15 

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: $4,495 

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 1st semester 

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



COMING SPRING 2014: NEW Hemodialysis Technician Certification (CHT) 

We are pleased to announce the start of a new certification program 

in Hemodialysis Technician (CHT). This program will benefit both aspiring 

and incumbent workers in the healthcare industry as a valuable complement 

to positions such as the Medical Office Assistant, Patient Care Tech, 

CNA, EKG Tech, EMT, LPN and even RN. QCC’s Hemodialysis Tech program 

will also include 250 hours of clinical placement and, once accredited, 

will qualify the participant to take the BONENT CHT exam, an industry standard. 

Scholarships for qualified students may be available. 

For more information, 

please contact Jeffrey Chen at 718-281-5546 or jchen@qcc.cuny.edu. 

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Child Abuse ID & Reporting Certification 

For teachers, MD’s, RN’s, podiatrists, DDS’s, dental hygienists, optometrists, and psychologists. 

Mary Ann Magaldi, MSN, Associate 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 WP / 1 session (3 hours) / $65 Wed, 5-8pm, Nov. 20 

Patient Care Technician Certification: NHA Certified 

Complete Certificate with Seven (7) Course components: 

• CPR (AHX-100) – page 7 + Standard First Aid (AHX-183) – page 9 

• EKG (AHX-170), Phlebotomy (AHX-171), Medical Terminology (AHX-179) – page 8 

• Cultural Competency (MBX-006) – page 15 

• Certified Nursing Assistant (NUX-200) – see below 

Existing CNA eligible for waiver with price reduction per test assessment. 

AHX-176 7 classes / $4095 Bundle Pricing only available at initial time of registration. 

Plus $149 additional fee for NHA Exam. 

Partial Payment Schedule available for Bundle Pricing Program Package. 

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

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

prior to 2nd class meeting. 

Discounts not available for this program. 

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

HEALTH CARE PROGRAMS 

Instruction includes lectures, lab, and clinical practice under the supervision of a licensed registered 

nurse. These programs are fully accredited by the New York State Education Department. 

FREE–Career Counseling, Job Development, Job Placement Services available. 

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. 

Certified Nursing Assistant 

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. 

Prepare and function effectively in long-term and/or acute-care facilities and in the community. 

NUX-200 30 sessions (120 hours) / $1050 Note: Certification testing off-campus. 

WRF Wed, Thurs, Fri, 6-10pm, Oct. 2-Dec. 13 (skip 11/27-29) 

Payment Plan: $685 due at initial time of registration / $365 balance due after first month. 

Home Health Aide 

Gladys Bonafaux, RN, Coordinator 

Home Health Aides are in high demand to provide quality direct home care in an holistic manner, 

to the elderly, chronically ill or disabled patients in the comfort of the patient’s home. 

NUX-204 14 class sessions (85 hours) / $499 plus additional cost of book and uniform 

EP Mon-Fri, 1:30-6:40pm, Jan. 6-24, 2014 (skip 1/20) + 8 hours Clinical – TBA @ 8am-4pm 

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4Fitness Certification 

NEW 

Personal Trainer National Certification 

ORIENTATION: Saturday September 21st @ 10-11am 

Please call 718.631.6343 to Reserve Your Seat (PEX-258 ORT) 

Come join this fun profession and be a part of what Fortune Magazine & ABC NEWS.com 

states as the 4th hottest job in the U.S. at a national average of $34 an hour! Employers 

seeking our graduates include “24 Hour Fitness”, “LA Fitness”, and “Gold’s Gyms”. 

This challenging course is taught over an 8-week period for better retention and 

skill competency (16 hours of lecture + 16 hours of practical training). The National 

Certification Exam is held on the 9th week. Registrants who pass both exams are 

eligible for the 30-hour internship required for certification and will provide graduates 

the network into their first job in the fitness field. 

Learning Outcomes After successfully completing this course, registrants will be able to: 

• Understand and describe basic anatomy, kinesiology and exercise physiology. 

• Assess an individual's level of fitness using ACSM guidelines. 

• Design and customize exercise programs. 

• Demonstrate proper execution of resistance, cardio-respiratory and flexibility exercises. 

• Identify and demonstrate at least one strength exercise for every major muscle group. 

• Explain ACSM and AHA recommendations for cardiovascular exercise. 

The course prepares you for success with coverage of key topics including biomechanics, 

exercise physiology, fitness testing, equipment usage, and health assessment. 

World Instructor Training Schools (W.I.T.S.) is the only major certifying body in the 

country providing comprehensive practical training and internship components. W.I.T.S. 

is an approved CEU provider for the Board of Certification for Athletic Trainers (BOC), 

the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), National Certification Board 

for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB), Veterans Training and Education, 

and the International Association of Continuing Education and Training (IACET). The 

American Council on Education has recommended 3 undergraduate academic credits 

for this course. Veteran Administration partnership pending. 

Pre- or Co-Requisite: CPR (AHX-100) - see page 7 to register before/during this program! 

Required Textbook: Read the first 3 chapters before the class start date (October 5) 

Fitness Professional's Handbook-6th Edition by Edward Howley, Dixie Thompson. 

Order directly from W.I.T.S. at http://www.witseducation.com/store/Store.htm#Textbooks 

or call 1-888-330-9487. 

PEX-258 9 sessions (36 hours) / $715 payable directly to W.I.T.S. 

and $15 registration Fee to QCC 

No refunds once course starts. 

Students register directly through the Continuing Education website at 

www.cuny.edu/ContEd and go to the W.I.T.S. portal for PAYPAL processing 

@ http://www.witseducation.com/certifications/ptcert-qbcc.htm 

S Sat, 9am-2pm (with 1 hour lunch break), Oct. 5-Dec. 7 (skip 11/30) 

Practicum @ 9-11am + Lecture @ noon-2pm; Certification Exam Dec. 7th 



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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 4 required & 2 elective courses. 

4 Required courses Intro to Medical 

Office Billing & Computer Medical Practice 

Management • Medical Terminology and 

Systems I & II combined • 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 

Required Courses 

Medical Billing Introduction & 

Computer Practice Management 

with Job Search Preparation 

Louise Paone, medical office manager 

Learn the fundamentals of Medical Office 

Billing with the hands-on management 

of a medical practice using the Medisoft 

Advanced Patient Accounting software. 

Simulate an on-the-job setting with an in-depth 

look into the business practices of a successful 

medical practice. Topics 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. 

To fully prepare the student for successful 

and professional marketing objectives, this 

course continues with additional focus on 

the challenges of the job interview and establishing 

a top-notch resume and effective 

cover letter, along with follow-up procedures 

for job interviews and salary negotiation. 

This course will count toward 1 Required & 

1 Elective in this certificate program. 

Recommended for class: Basic computer 

skills, USB 2.0 “thumb drive” device. 

MBX-125 11 sessions (25 hours) / $745 

R Thurs, Sept. 26-Dec. 12 (skip 11/28) 

4 classroom sessions: 

Sept. 26-Oct. 17 @ 6:30-8:30pm 

5 computer lab sessions: 

Oct. 24-Nov. 21 @ 6:15-8:45pm, and; 

2 Job Search sessions: 

Dec. 5 & 12 @ 6:15-8:30pm 

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) / $275 plus $10 material fee payable at first class meeting 

T Tues, 7:15-9:15pm, Oct. 1-Nov. 26 (skip 10/15) 

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4Medical Office Biller Certificate 

Required Courses (continued) 

ICD Coding 

John M. Pulhamus, RN, Supervising Medical Care 

Representative 

Focus on diagnostic coding through use of 

the International Classification of Diseases, 

Clinical Modification system. Course completion 

in conjunction with the CPT coding 

course (MBX-103) (listed right column) enables 

obtaining maximum reimbursements on claims. 

Required Textbook: ICD 2013 Coding Manual. 


F Fri, 6:45-8:45pm, Oct. 18-Nov. 22 

Elective Courses 

Medical Claims Problem Solving 

Louise Paone, medical office manager 

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. 


TR Tues & Thurs, 6:30-8:30pm, Dec. 3-12 

Hospital & Hospice Billing 

Bertrand Batista, BA, Associate Director, Patient 

Accounts, Wyckoff Heights Medical Center 

Learn the specific billing procedures and the 

payment cycles. Overview of the elements 

necessary for documentation and compliance 

with insurance regulations discussed to 

ensure prompt reimbursement. 


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

Nov. 9-Dec. 14 (skip 11/30) 

Introduction to Pharmacology 

Kathleen Ruffo, RN 

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. 

No textbook required. Handouts provided. 

MBX-108 3 sessions (16.5 hours) / $235 

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

(1/2 hr. lunch break), Nov. 9-23 

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: 2013 CPT Coding Book 

(American Medical Association) and a medical 

dictionary, available at the QCC Bookstore. 


WP Wed, 5:30-8pm, Oct. 2-Nov. 20 

Electronic Health Records 

and Health Information 

Data Management 

Natalya Margolina, MA 

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. 

Required Textbook: Merida L. Johns, Health 

Information Management Technology: An 

Applied Approach, Third Edition, AHIMA 


SA Sat, 9am-12:45pm, Oct. 12-Nov. 2 

Cultural Competency in Health Care 

Anthony Strazza, MS, CAC 

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 assess and navigate their 

profession with greater cultural awareness and 

responsiveness. 


M Mon, 6-8pm, Oct. 21-Nov. 11 


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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. 

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 

• Antique Restoration 

• 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) / $285 

W Wed, 6:15-8:45pm, Oct. 2-Nov. 20 

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! 


plus additional software & 

materials listed above 

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

Sept. 27-Dec. 6 (skip 11/29) 

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4Interior Design Certificate 

Elective Courses 

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. Includes a visit to the exciting home 

furnishings market to see the latest accessories 

and color trends. 


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

Sept. 26-Dec. 5 (skip 11/28) 

Includes: 4 classroom sessions 

on Sept. 26, and; Oct. 3, 10, 24 

1 Field Trip (offsite) on Oct. 17 @ 9:30-11:30am 

5 Color sessions on Oct. 31-Nov. 21 & Dec. 5 

Microsoft PowerPoint: 

Showcase Your Professional Portfolio! 

Anthony Jordan, BFA, Microsoft certified 

training consultant/specialist 

Make an impressive presentation! Create, 

edit, print and file slides, outlines, speaker’s 

notes, and handouts. 

Note: This course is not part of the Interior 

Design Certificate program. 


W Wed, 6:15-9:15pm, 

Oct. 16, 23; Nov. 6 

Non-Certificate Courses 

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. 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. A movie will be viewed 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. 


W Wed, 7:15-9:15pm, Oct. 9 & 16 

Decorative Faux Painting 

Alan Klockler, mixed media artist 

Learn hands-on techniques for creating beautiful 

walls with sponging, rag rolling, faux brick and 

stone, stripes and/or marbeling faux finishes. 

All are created with household and/or craft 

paint and tools from hardware or craft stores. 


+ $70 material fee payable 

to instructor at first class 

TP Tues, 6-9pm, Oct. 22-Nov. 26 


BOOK READING: Alterations 

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

and read from her short story collection Alterations (Penumbra Publishing, 2013). Many of 

the stories are set in the 1940’s and reference the fashions and home furnishings of the era. 

Rita will discuss how stories connect us and how the collection came together: some 

stories were written twenty years ago and some last spring. She will explore how writing 

short stories differs from writing a novel. 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 plus $15 registration fee 

Monday, October 7th @ 6:15-7:45pm 

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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 21 • September 18 • October 16 

November 13 • December 11 

January 15, 2014 • February 19, 2014 

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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4GED 

GED Preparation for Adults: High School Equivalency Diploma 

Diana G. Berkowitz, ESL/GED Coordinator, PhD, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages 

(TESOL) / Columbia University, Master of Education in Applied Linguistics / Teachers College; Director 

of the CUNY Language Immersion Program (CLIP) and CUNYStart. 

TESTING & PLACEMENT for ALL GED STUDENTS: Monday, September 16th at 6-10 pm 

Registrants must take the Placement Test on September 16th 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-M 

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. 

Free Math tutoring available at selected times throughout the day, Mondays & Wednesdays. 

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. 30-Dec. 11 (skip 10/14, 11/27) 

• MWA-P: MORNINGS: 8am-12:15pm with 15 minute break 

• MWP-P: AFTERNOONS: 1-5pm • MW-P: EVENINGS: 5-9pm 

GED: 20 sessions (80 hours), Mon, Wed, Fri, Sept. 30-Nov. 15 (skip 10/14) 

NOTE Changes in GED testing effective January 2014. Scores obtained on individual 

parts of this exam will not be accepted if GED is not obtained by this date. 

• MWFA: MORNINGS: 8:30am-12:30pm • MWF: EVENINGS: 5-9pm 

• EX-FL: WINTERSESSION 2014: 25 sessions (80 hours), Monday thru Thursday, 

January 6-February 20 (skip 1/20; 2/12, 18) @ 1:45-5pm 

u Flushing site: 39-07 Prince Street #2A Flushing, NY 11354 

Preparatory Skills 


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! 

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4ESL - English as a Second Language 

ESL: English as a Second Language 

Learn the basic English you need to speak 

with friends, neighbors, and co-workers; continue 

with emphasis on vocabulary, grammar, 

listening comprehension and conversation, 

and; progress to reading and writing. 

Diana G. Berkowitz, ESL/GED Coordinator, 

PhD, Teaching English to Speakers of Other 

Languages (TESOL) / Columbia University, Master 

of Education in Applied Linguistics / Teachers 

College; Director of the CUNY Language Immersion 

Program (CLIP) and CUNYStart. 

TESTING & PLACEMENT for 

ALL ESL STUDENTS (BEX-010 PRE-M) 

Monday, September 23rd 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, Oct. 1-Dec. 12 

(skip 10/15, 11/28) 

Possible Levels Available: 

Beginning • Intermediate • Advanced 

For language assistance in Spanish or Chinese, 

please call 718-281-5460 

ESL Bridge to GED 

Designed to prepare English Language 

learners to take the GED course. Emphasis 

on the preparation for the Humanities 

component (History, Science, English 

Literature, Grammar, Writing) of the GED 

Test, with extra instruction on English language 

skills. Also recommended for ESL 

students who have HS diploma/GED and 

need to develop academic English language 

skills. 

For language assistance in Spanish or 

Chinese, please call 718-281-5460 

BEX-193 

TR-FL 20 sessions (60 hours) / $230 

Tuesday & Thursday, 9am-noon, 

Oct. 1-Dec. 12 (skip 11/28) 

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


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-W): 

Wednesday, September 18th • 7-9:30pm 

Introduction 

Prerequisite: ESL Intermediate Level or its 

equivalent. 

BEX-116 10 sessions (25 hours) / $250 

W-FL Wed, 7-9:30pm, Sept. 18-Nov. 20 



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 who are 

advanced English learners, have strong 

listening and speaking skills, and are able 

to write a paragraph in English with few 

errors. 


FA Fri, 10am-1pm Oct. 4-Nov. 22 

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4English Skills 

PORT of ENTRY: 

Intensive ESL/ibt TOEFL Preparation 

Florence Tse, Director 

Website: www.qcc.cuny.edu/POE 

For adult international students and new immigrants 

to improve language skills/enhance English 

proficiency in speaking, listening, reading, writing. 

Pass ibt TOEFL 

I-20 & TOEFL waiver 

available for eligible college admissions 

Non-Refundable Registration Fee / Tuition 

• Weekday @ 9am-1:30pm / $25 / $1300 

$1500 for I-20 student 

Mon-Thurs 9/30-12/18 

• Eve @ 7-9pm / $10 / $290 

Mon/Wed 9/30-12/18; Tues/Thurs 10/1-12/17 

• Weekend @ 9am-1pm / $10 / $290 

Sat 10/5-12/21 

Registration Locations & Testing Schedule: 

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

718.281.5410 

Wed 9/11 & Thurs 9/12 @ 10am-1pm 

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

718.640.9237 

Mon 9/9 and Tues 9/10 @ 10am-1pm & 7-9pm 

Sat 9/14 @ 10am-1pm 

Free ESL (All Levels) 

QUEENSBOROUGH 

ACADEMIC 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/FreeESL 

OPEN HOUSE 


(Bayside Campus) see above address 

Saturday, September 7th @ 10am 

Humanities Building, Room 332 

Flushing Center on 

Thursday, September 12th @ 11am 

39-07 Prince Street, 2nd floor 

ABC Seminar Series 

for Non-native Speakers of English 

• A for Academics 

• B for Business 

• C for Communication 

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

Prato, MA, TESOL. Both are QCC staff of the 

CUNY Language Immersion Program (CLIP). 

The A’s: Academic Skills 

Below class held at QCC Bayside campus. 

• English for Academic 

& Professional Purposes 

Designed with the adult “returning to college” 

in mind, enrich reading and writing skills 

necessary for college courses and careers. 

Improve vocabulary, make inferences, summarize, 

read and write genres of nonfiction, 

essays and personal narratives. 

Includes discussion, reading and computer 

lab. (Coppola) 


FA Fri, 10am-1pm, Oct. 4-Nov. 22 

The B’s: Business Skills 

Below class held at Flushing Site. 



• Business Law 

Study and discuss basic business law concepts, 

including contracts, litigation, and bankruptcy. 

(Prato) 


R-FL Thurs, 7-9pm, Oct. 3-24 

• Legal English 

& American Legal Culture 

Study and discuss the basic concepts of 

American law and legal culture, including the 

legal thinking, jury system, immigration, and 

legal humor. (Prato) 


R-FL Thurs, 7-9pm, Oct. 31-Nov. 21 

The C’s: Communications Skills 


• Phone Communication 

• New Media Writing & Publishing 

Preparatory Skills 

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Business 

Health Care 

Liberal Arts & Sciences 

Technology 

Arts 

Education 

val•ue (val-yoo), n., v. 

1. a world-class university that 

offers high-quality, affordable 

academic programs, award-winning 

faculty, 21st-century facilities and 

degrees leading to further academic 

advancement and real-world, 

in-demand jobs. 2. Queensborough 

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-2:50pm, August 22-January 2014 (skip dates TBA) 

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 2013 semester: Monday thru Friday, 9am-2:30pm & 5-10 pm, Sept. 9-Dec. 20 

(skip 9/13; 10/14; 11/28, 29) 

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 

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

Required: All classes require knowledge in using a computer keyboard and mouse. 

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

CPX-115 MW / 5 sessions (15 hours) / $155 Mon & Wed, 6:15-9:15pm, Nov. 11-25 

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. 23 

Windows Efficiency: Become a Pro! 

Learn to navigate and customize the windows 

desktop. Install and remove programs and 

devices (printers, cameras, etc.) and organize 

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). 


M Mon, 6:15-9:15pm, Sept. 30 & Oct. 7 

Microsoft Word for Windows 

Learn menu commands; edit and copy; formatting, 

fonts and attributes, paragraph alignment, 

bullets, numbering. 


W Wed, 6:15-9:15pm, Sept. 25-Oct. 9 

For Advanced Beginners 

THE APPLE ECOSYSTEM: 

Introduction to the 

Modern & Beautiful 

Jason Ano, Columbia University & QCC 

multi-media designer, active professional 

filmmaker/ photographer with works featured 

in Rolling Stone, SPIN, MTV & Billboard 

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 

seamlessly, including the iPod, iPhone, 

iPad, and iMac. This course will cover all 

the components, basic functionality, and 

best practices to navigate and gain expertise 

within this exciting, trendy, and evolving 

platform. Learn 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! 


TR Tues & Thurs, 6-8:45pm, 

Oct. 1-10 

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 W/ 3 sessions (9 hours) / $155 Wed, 6:15-9:15pm, Oct. 16-23 & Nov. 6 

Microsoft Excel 

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

cells; learn copying; introduction to charts. 

CPX-230 M/ 3 sessions (9 hours) / $175 Mon, 6:15-9:15pm, Oct. 21-Nov. 4 

Personal Enrichment 

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4MAC Computers 

NEW 

MAC Workshops on Sundays 

Alvin Estrada, A.S., B.S., M.A. +30 credits; Lecturer-Department of Mathematics 

and Computer Science at John Jay College of Criminal Justice; Adjunct Professor- 

Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at Adelphi University; Technical 

Assistant-Department of Mathematics, Computer Science and Information 

Technology at Nassau Community College 

WELCOME to the MAC! 

Introduction Workshop 

Designed for those who want to learn how to use a MAC. Acquire the basic skills 

needed to take advantage of the features the MAC has to offer. Learn the tools and 

tricks available in the MAC Operating System. Topics include a brief overview to iLife, 

Safari, Dashboard, the Dock, Finder, Spotlight, Mission Control (Exposé and Spaces), 

hiding application windows and more! 


ZA Sun, 10am-1pm, Oct. 20 & 27 

MICROSOFT WORD 2011 for the MAC 

Introduction Workshop 

Learn the basics of one of the most popular word processing packages for a MAC. 

Topics include the Word MAC screen; toolbox; creating, editing and formatting documents; 

saving and printing a document; saving a PDF file; inserting pictures; creating a 

table; using spell check, word count, thesaurus and grammar check. Recommended: 

Knowledge of the MAC or Windows Operating System. 


ZA Sun, 10am-1pm, Nov. 3 & 10 

The i’s Have It: iPad • iPhone • iPod touch 

Demonstration: How to Buy & Use Apple Products 

Learn how to buy and use the iPad, iPhone and iPod touch. Attain information on how 

to decide which device to buy among the various iPads, iPhones and iPod touches on 

the market. Topics covered will also include how to use the basic features on the iOS, 

accessories, and awesome apps that are available. 


ZA Sun, 10am-1pm, Nov. 17 & 24 

Creating Videos for Social Media 

Daniel McKleinfeld, BA, Columbia University 

Start your own video blog for YouTube® or other social media outlets! Want to start a web 

video series, but don’t know where to get started? Or do you take videos and want to refine 

them to show friends and family online, but don’t know how? Then this class is for you! 

Attain basic skills of properly shooting video and polishing it with video editing software, learn 

what makes successful videos, and how to prep for YouTube® and other social media platforms. 

Note: Access to a mini camcorder, webcam, or other video recorder required. Basic to 

Intermediate knowledge of Photoshop or other image editing software is suggested but not 

required. 

CPX-121 MW / 5 sessions (10 hours) / $105 Mon & Wed, 6:30-8:30pm, Nov. 11-25 

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4Web Design with Microsoft Expression 

Microsoft Expression Web 4 for Windows 

Robert Kueper, Assistant Professor-QCC Engineering Technology, Microsoft Certified 

System Engineer (MCSE), Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP), Master Accredited 

System, Engineer (MASE-HP), CompTIA A+ and Certified Internet Webmaster (CIW) 

Associate certified 

Required Textbook for all classes below available at the QCC bookstore: Building & 

Maintaining Websites by Robert Kueper. 

INTRODUCTION 

This workshop teaches you the basics of Web design and Web programming on a 

Windows platform. Topics include: Using Notepad to make a Web Page, Introduction to 

Expression Web, Create and Modifying Web Pages, and Creating and Verifying Hyperlinks. 

Recommended: Knowledge of Microsoft Windows 7 (see page 23). 

CPX-425 

MW 4 sessions (12 hours) / $185 / Mon & Wed, 6-9pm, Oct. 21-30 

Z 2 sessions (12 hours) / $185 / Sun, 10am-5pm (with 1 hour lunch break), 

Oct. 20 & 27 

INTERMEDIATE 

This workshop allows you to build on the skills learned in the Intro to Microsoft 

Expression Web for Web design and Web programming. Topics include: Defining 

Graphics on a Web Page, Creating and Utilizing Tables, Creating and Manipulating a Web 

Form, and Implementing Frameset with Frames. 

Recommended: Knowledge of Microsoft Expression Web (Introduction above: CPX-425). 

CPX-426 

MW 4 sessions (12 hours) / $185 / Mon & Wed, 6-9pm, Nov. 11-20 


Nov. 10 & 17 

ADVANCED 

Topics include: Create and Modifying Expression Web Templates, Inline and External 

Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Advanced Web Page Development, Web Administration. 

Recommended: Knowledge of Microsoft Expression Web (Intermediate above: CPX-426). 

CPX-427 

MW 4 sessions (12 hours) / $185 / Mon & Wed, 6-9pm, Dec. 2-11 


Dec. 8 & 15 

NEW 


Special Discount: $525 Tuition for all three (3) classes at the initial time of registration. 

Complete your degree online at CUNY ! 

The School of Professional Studies offers both Bachelor’s & Master’s degrees fully-online. 

Majors include: 

• Business 

• Communication & Culture 

• Information Systems 

• Sociology 

• Health Information Management • Psychology 

• Disability Studies 

For more details: view http://sps.cuny.edu or call 212-652-2869 for more details. 

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4Photography & Adobe Media 

ADOBE 

Adobe Photoshop Foundations 

Daniel McKleinfeld BA, Columbia University 

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 make the most out of your digital images! 

Learn how to make the best of your photographs and digital images with this projectorientated 

course, for modifying your images using the industry standard graphics program: 

Adobe Photoshop (CS516). 


MW Mon & Wed, 6:30-8:30pm, Oct. 7-Nov. 6 (skip 10/14) 

Photoshop Advanced: Picture Perfect 

Andrew Tullio, BFA, MA, Freelance Graphic Designer & Front End Web Developer at 

Open Hospitality 

Learn advanced skills professional photo re-touchers use to take their photographs 

to the next level, including how to remove acne and blemishes from photographs, fix 

crooked teeth, modernize older faded and black & white photographs, remove crease 

marks and torn edges from scanned photographs. Topics covered: Restoring an old 

photograph to its faded glory and adding a professional shine to your standard headshot. 

Recommended: basic to intermediate knowledge of Photoshop (see above CPX-405). 

CPX-416 SP / 2 sessions (4 hours) / $45 / Sat, 12:30-2:30pm, Sept. 28 & Oct. 5 

NEW 

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. 22-Nov. 14 

Picture This: Darkroom & Beyond 

Explore advanced techniques of digital photography by utilizing the digital darkroom. Learn 

about contemporary styles and techniques in photography, including 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, Adobe Lightroom and Apple 

Aperture, 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, photo workflow, best practices 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, optimize your workflow and advance color correction and grading. 

ARX-261 TR / 6 sessions (16.5 hours) / $145 Tues & Thurs, 6-8:45pm, Nov. 19-Dec. 10 (skip 11/28) 

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4Studio & Fine Arts 

Drawing: Basic Introduction 

Drawing What You See 

Katalin Papp-Gyokeny, MFA (NY 

School of Visual Arts), awardwinning 

artist 

Learn to get in touch with your surroundings, 

the visible world around 

you, and draw what you see – not what 

you think. Sessions will include drawing 

outdoors (weather permitting) or 

indoors, using sketchbooks and pencils 

for drawing variations: Blind Half-Blind, 

Regular Observation. Learn Sfumato, 

Ciaroscuro, Tenebrism, Grisaille and 

other thematic styles. Required art 

supplies: sketchbook, soft pencil 4B, 

eraser, pencil sharpener. 

ARX-102 6 sessions (9 hours) / $85 

ZA Sun, 10-11:30am, 

Oct. 20-Nov. 24 

NEW 

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! Note: At time of 

registration, please request materials list. 


plus approximate cost 

of supplies is $100 

ZP Sun, noon-3pm, Oct. 20-Nov. 24 

Decorative Faux Painting 

Alan Klockler, mixed media artist 

Learn techniques for creating beautiful walls 

with sponging, rag rolling, faux brick and 

stone, stripes and/or marbeling faux finishes. 

All are created with household and/or craft 

paint and tools from hardware or craft stores. 

Learn hands-on processes and secrets to create 

lovely faux finishes. 


+ $70 material fee payable 

to instructor at first class 

T Tues, 6-9pm, Oct. 22-Nov. 26 

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. 


WP Wed, 12:30-3:30pm, Oct. 2-16 

100 Years: 

American Artists, Collectors, 

and Critics Celebrating 

The Armory Show of 1913 

Mary L. Dono, MS, Doctor of Education: 

Instructional Leadership 

The names connected to this exhibit 

range from Matisse and Cassatt to 

Lyall and Hopper, from Woolworth 

to Teddy Roosevelt, to Steiglitz. The 

collectors, patrons, and critics of this 

watershed exhibit that included 1200 

works by American and European artists 

will be introduced and discussed, 

as we celebrate the 100th anniversary 

of this notable event in art history. 

ARX-151 3 sessions (4.5 hours) / $55 

M Monday, 6:30-8pm, 

Oct 7-28 (skip 10/14) 

NEW 

Get Wired! 

Jewelry Making Classes 

See page 30 


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4Literature 

Books & Brunch 

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

This semester, read and discuss seven (7) selections of contemporary and classical literature, 

and view one film. 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 Edith Wharton’s Custom of the Country. 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 November 19th 

TA Tues, 11:30am-1:30pm, Sept. 10, 24; Oct. 8, 29; Nov. 12, 19 (film), and; Dec. 3 

RA Thurs, 11:30am-12:30pm, Sept. 12, 26; Oct. 10, 31; Nov. 14, 19 (Tuesday film), and; Dec. 5 

By The Book 

Mary F Tomaselli (see above credentials) 

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

and view one film. 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 

discussions. 

The first book we will read this semester is Edith Wharton’s Custom of the Country. 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 4 sessions (4 hours) / $55 

T Tues, 6:15-7:15pm, Sept. 17, Oct. 22, Nov. 26, and; Dec. 10 

BOOK READING: Alterations 

Rita Plush, Coordinator of the Interior Design/Decorating Certificate 

Program will talk about and read from her short story collection Alterations 

(Penumbra Publishing, 2013). Many of the stories are set in the 1940’s and 

reference the fashions and home furnishings of the era. 

Rita will discuss how stories connect us and how the collection came 

together: some stories were written twenty years ago and some last spring. 

She will explore how writing short stories differs from writing a novel. 

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

Please register: 

ENX-141 1 session (1.5 hours) / FREE plus $15 registration fee 

M 

Monday, October 7th @ 6:15-7:45pm 

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4History 

History 

Series 

Gerald Matacotta, MA 

STALIN 

This unwavering revolutionary of the communist cause led his country during World War II and 

the Cold War. Did Stalin disguise his political ambitions and prioritize the future of Communism 

even as he pursued the war against Hitler? Find out the true story of this evil leader. 

Suggested Readings: Iron Curtain: The Crushing of Eastern Europe, 1944-1956 by Anne 

Applebaum; Stalin’s Curse: Battling for Communism in War and Cold War by Robert Gellately, 

and; Red Star Over Russia: A Visual History of the Soviet Union from the Revolution to the 

Death of Stalin by David King. 

HIX-282 R / 2 sessions (4 hours) / $55 Thurs, 7:30-9:30pm, Oct. 31 & Nov. 7 


THE KENNEDY ASSASSINATION: The End of Innocence 

An assassin’s bullet changed the course of world history. We will examine the Kennedy years 

and events that led up to that terrible November day. Was Lee Harvey Oswald the lone gunman? 

How did America and Lyndon Johnson react to this unsettling day? 

Suggested Readings: The Kennedy Assassination-24 Hours After: Lyndon B. Johnson’s Pivotal 

First Day as President by Steven M. Gillon; The JFK Assassination Debates: Lone Gunman 

Versus Conspiracy by Michael L. Kurtz, and; Kennedy & Nixon: The Rivalry that Shaped Postwar 

America by Christopher J. Matthews. 

HIX-178 R / 2 sessions (4 hours) / $55 Thurs, 7:30-9:30pm, Nov. 14-21 

ROBERT MOSES: The Man Who Transformed New York 

Love him or hate him… Robert Moses was a man who changed New York City, and his 

influence is still with us today. We will also look at Moses’ last achievements: The 1964 

World’s Fair and Lincoln Center. Join us for this exciting and interesting class. 

Suggested Readings: The Power Broker: Robert Moses and the Fall of New York by Robert 

A. Caro; Wrestling with Moses: How Jane Jacobs Took On New York’s Master Builder and 

Transformed the American City by Anthony Flint; Robert Moses and the Modern City: The 

Transformation of New York by Hillary Ballon and Kenneth T. Jackson, and; Robert Moses: 

Single Minded Genius by Joann P. Krieg. 

HIX-718 R / 2 sessions (4 hours) / $55 Thurs, 7:30-9:30pm, Dec. 5-12 







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4Staging Culture 

Steven Apostolo, BA, Media Studies; BA, Drama 

& Theater, and Drummer & Percussionist 

Horror Film for Halloween 

Step into the world of horror film!!! 

Participants will explore the genre, the history 

of horror film, and the significance of 

how these horror film characters are created 

and 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. 

PSX-311 3 sessions (6 hours) / $55 

T Tues, 7-9pm, Oct. 22-Nov. 5 

The Twilight Zone 

Step into the world of Rod Serling and 

his dimension of sound, sight and mind. 

Participants will explore the world of The 

Twilight Zone through plot analysis, complex 

characters and understanding the significance 

of how this remarkable show has had an 

impact on our world today. Each class 

will include a screening and discussion of 

episodes followed by a Q & A. 


W Wed, 7-9pm, Oct. 16-Nov. 20 

4Film 

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 10 sessions/films (25 hours) / $195 

SA Sat, 10am-12:30pm, 

Sept. 28-Dec. 14 (skip 10/12 & 11/30) 

This program is exempt from all discounts 

NOTE: This program only offered 

in the Fall Semester. 

Get Wired: Jewelry Making 

Heather Drake, BA, 10 year entrepreneur in jewelry design 

Beginner 

Learn the basics to make your very own jewelry! Learn how to turn a loop, make wire 

links, work with jump rings, and assemble your own earrings, bracelets, and necklaces. 

Participants will acquire the skills to continue making jewelry on their own and will 

receive a set of pliers and wire for their use. Projects include: earrings and chain-link 

bracelet or necklace. 

PSX-418 SA / 1 session (4 hours) / $35 / Sat, 10am-2pm, Sept. 28 

Continuation 

Expand your wire skills and create even more stunning jewelry! Learn advanced 

wirework techniques to include complicated shapes, jump rings, and wire toggles 

and clasps. Project includes: clover bracelet, necklaces, chandelier earrings. 

Recommended: Beginner course (listed above: PSX-418). Participants must bring their 

own pliers or contact the professor to arrange purchase. 

PSX-419 SA / 1 session (4 hours) / $35 / Sat, 10am-2pm, Oct. 19 

NEW 

Note: Each class has additional $20 materials fee payable directly to instructor at 1st class. 

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4Music 

The Singer’s Workshop: 

For Beginners & Experienced Singers 

Susan Agin, MS, Director of Queensborough 

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

Equity, recording artist, voice coach, Cantor 

Learn the fundamentals of singing, as well as 

what and how to perform. Topics covered 

include choosing the appropriate music, 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 track accompaniment. A CABARET 

Performance, open to friends and family, will 

culminate on the last date of the workshop. 

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

M Mon, 6:15-7:45pm, Sept. 30-Nov. 18 

(skip 10/14) 

Sing! 

Sing! 

Sing! 

Queensborough 

Performing 

Arts Center 

WANT TO BE 

ENTERTAINED? 

Sunday, September 29, 2013, 3pm 

PAT BOONE IN CONCERT! 

There is no doubt that Pat Boone is the ORIGINAL 

American Idol, and his appeal continues to 

be universal in scope! Singer, actor/TV host, 

producer, songwriter, author, motivational 

speaker, TV pitchman, radio personality and 

humanitarian, Pat’s contribution to the American 

culture and country’s consciousness has reached 

legendary status. See him perform live! 

$45 all seats 

Saturday, October 5, 2013, 8pm 

ALL-STAR COUNTRY MUSIC TRIBUTE: 

DOLLY PARTON, GARTH BROOKS, 

REBA MCENTIRE, WILLIE NELSON 

Whether you’re a country music mega fan or 

theatre enthusiast, you will love these celebrity 

look-alikes paying tribute to the most iconic 

country music stars in American history. 

$35 all seats 


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 86 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 9, 2013 in the 

FSG Hall at Temple Beth Sholom, 172nd 

Street at Northern Blvd., Flushing. 

Auditions are September 9 and 

September 16. Reservations are required. 

Oratorio’s Annual Holiday Concert 

will be performed on 

Sunday, December 22nd at 4 pm in the 

Queensborough Performing Arts Center. 

Full-year membership: $175 

Saturday, October 19, 2013, 8pm 

JAMES DARREN & SAL RICHARDS 

James Darren has enjoyed a successful, multifaceted 

career spanning five decades in motion 

picture, television, recording and live concert 

performances. Comedian, Impersonator, 

Entertainer Sal Richards was voted the 

“Entertainment Industry’s Hot Comic” by the New 

York Friars Club and “Entertainer Of The Year” in 

Atlantic City. $40 all seats 

Sunday, October 13, 2013, 3pm 

MICHELE LEE AND THE BROADWAY BOYS! 

Having been discovered by Producer David 

Merrick at the age of 18, Michele Lee has starred 

on Broadway, in feature and television films, 

performed in concerts and variety specials with 

legends of the entertainment industry. She is 

known worldwide for her Emmy-nominated role 

as Karen Fairgate MacKenzie in the landmark CBS 

series Knots Landing. $40 all seats 

Call 718-279-3006 or visit our website, 

www.QueensOratorio.org 

QPAC Cultural Partner for the Arts 

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For a full list of upcoming events, 

Log onto www.visitQPAC.org or call 

718.631.6311 for a brochure. 

Programs and dates subject to change.


4Lifestyle 

Protect Your Assets 2014 

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

Learn about 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. 

FIX-152 1 session (2 hours) / FREE tuition with $15 registration fee 

W Wed, 6-8pm, Oct. 2 

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. 16 

Drivers Education Program – see page 46 

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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4Disabilities Studies 

SANYS U: Disability Supports Transformation 

Evan Yankey, Regional Coordinator, Self Advocacy Association of New York State 

This is an exploratory course to examine Self-Advocacy and its role in the 

transformation of supports and services for people with disabilities. 

Participants will cover concepts on disability history, person-centered 

planning, and direct advocacy skills. Attain up-to-date information on 

system transformation and encourage creative thinking about care and 

the provision of supports and services. This course is open to all. 

PSX-166 4 sessions (8 hours) / $35 plus $15 registration fee 

SP Sat, 1-3pm, Sept. 28-Oct. 26 (skip 10/19) 

DISABILITIES AWARENESS WORKSHOP 

Saturday September 21st and October 19th @ 10am-4pm 

Special Pricing for Each Day: $85 including buffet noshing 

Individual Sessions available (see below pricing) per Workshop 

plus $15 one-time only registration fee 

You may have a disability, you may be a friend of someone who is disabled, work in the 

developmental disabilities field, or you may be a parent of a (adult) child who has a disability. 

These sessions will start the conversation and increase awareness of this important 

community subject in an open discussion environment with the goal of creating 

a supportive, networking venue to share experiences. All are welcome to participate. 

Workshop #1: Saturday September 21st @ 10am-4pm 

PSX-169 S1 3 sessions (5.25 hours) / $85 plus $15 registration fee 

Dealing with the Challenges of a Special Needs Child: For Parents, Siblings, Caregivers 

Learn about the concerns of your loved one being diagnosed with a developmental 

delay, a recognized developmental disability. Topics include: what is a disability, defining 

autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, and learning about the differences between 

intellectual, physical and learning disabilities. (Ingrid Amorini & Rosalba C. Perez) 

PSX-169 A1 1 session (2 hours) / 10:15am-12:15pm / $35 

Our Experience is the Best Teacher: 

Self Advocacy Association of New York State-SANYS 

Understand the concepts and applications to work with those who have disability. 

Learn from experienced advocates with disabilities, who can answer questions and 

cover the basics of the disability experience. (Evan Yankey) 

PSX-169 B1 1 session (2 hours) / 12:30-2:30pm / $35 

Freedom through Breathing Meditations: 

How Conscious Connected Breathwork can Help You! 

Connecting your inhalations with your exhalations allows you to free yourself from selfimposed 

limitations. Whether you are in a wheelchair, or your office chair, Breathwork 

allows you to reach out and touch your true Self. Learn how to create the life you and 

your family have always desired. (Kathleen Booker) 

PSX-169 C1 1 session (1.25 hours) / 2:45-4pm / $30 

See next page for Workshop #2 

NEW 


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4Disabilities Studies 

NEW 

DISABILITIES AWARENESS WORKSHOP 

Special Pricing for Each Day: $85 including buffet noshing 

Individual Sessions available (see below pricing) per Workshop 

plus $15 one-time only registration fee 

Workshop #2: Saturday October 19th @ 10am-4pm 

PSX-169 S2 3 sessions (5.25 hours) / $85 plus $15 registration fee 

Dealing with the Challenges of a Special Needs Child 

Learn how to navigate the bricks & mortar of the school system, and how to carve 

out time for self and family. Topics include: defining IEPs, ensuring your child(ren)’s 

educational identity, curriculum differentiation, and ensuring support for your 

child(ren)’s success through your network of relationships. (Ingrid Amorini & 

Rosalba C. Perez) 

PSX-169 A2 1 session (2 hours) / 10:15am-12:15pm / $35 

Self Advocacy Association of New York State-SANYS 

Learn Person-Centered Planning through inclusive and accessible techniques for life 

planning. Topics include: how to bring together important people in a person’s life to 

discover a person’s dreams, desires, and goals; and how to move forward in working 

with service providers, schools, and others to achieve success. (Evan Yankey) 

PSX-169 B2 1 sessions (2 hours) / 12:30-2:30pm / $35 

Let your Community Work for You… Inclusive Resources! 

Familiar with the Yellow Pages®… then discover links and information to make life a 

little easier! Where can I find a soccer league? What ballet company teaches little 

kids with disabilities? Community organizations like DOT, DOE, Community Board 11, 

Developmental Disabilities Councils, local garden clubs, sports clubs, hair salons, nail 

salons, movie theatres, restaurants and more to be discovered. Please bring your own 

links & great places to share with the group! (Jacqueline Montgomery) 

PSX-169 C2 1 session (1.25 hours) / 2:45-4pm / $30 

Our Workshop Presenters 

• Ingrid Amorini, BS-Special/Elementary Education/Psychology; M. Phi., Educational 

Psychology; MS-Education/Educational Leadership; Ph.D-Educational Psychology 

expected June 2013; Education Administrator, Instruction Specialist, District 75, NYC 

DoEd, Early Intervention Specialist 

• Kathleen Booker, Certified Breathwork Coach, Certified Life Coach, BA-Finance 

• Jacqueline Montgomery, BA-Sociology, CUNY School of Professional Studies-Disability 

Studies, QCC Continuing Education Program Manager & Kids College Director 

• Rosalba C. Perez, BS-Psychology, MA-Bilingual Guidance Counseling K-12 

• Evan Yankey, Regional Coordinator, Self Advocacy Association of New York State 

Continuing Education can provide assistance for 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 . 

Requests for accommodations must be accompanied by documentation of disability, 

in advance of the class start date to process in a timely manner 

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4Wellness 

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. 21-Nov. 11 

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. 


W Wed, 7:15-9:15pm, Oct. 9 & 16 

4Fitness 

FITNESS for ALL AGES 

Bring floor mat, light dumbbells, and water! 

Hana Janaskova, A.S., B.S., Hotel & Restaurant 

Management, Food & Nutrition, Personal Trainer 

Certified and CPR Certified 

Boot Camp 

Boot Camp is a higher intensity workout than 

interval training. We will do a total body 

workout with minimum breaks to improve 

your strength. This will help in losing weight 

and getting toned. 

PEX-367 6 sessions (6 hours) / $65 

ZA Sun, 10am-11am, Oct. 20-Nov. 24 

Cardiovascular Kickboxing 

Cardiovascular kickboxing is a cardio exercise 

with kickboxing moves. We will go from slow 

to fast pace training. This will help getting 

toned. Abdominal training is also included. 


ZA Sun, 11:30am-12:30pm, 

Oct. 20-Nov. 24 

NEW! 

Personal Training 

National Certification 

see page 13 


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, Sept. 24-Oct. 22, and; 

Sun, 10am-12:30pm, Oct. 27 

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4Mindful Movement: Body & Soul 

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

Please do not eat 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. 1-Nov. 26 

(skip 10/15) 

ZUMBA® Fitness 

Amy Bienkowski, MS, Licensed in Zumba® & 

Zumba Atomics®, CPR/AED Certified 

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. 1-Nov. 19 

(skip 10/15 & 11/12) 

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 for your needs, performed sitting, 

standing, lying down or in a wheelchair 


RP Thurs, 2-3pm, Oct. 3-Nov. 21 

Yoga 

Yoga Fusion: Heart Centered Yoga 

Susan Mandiberg, Esq., RYT, Reiki Master 

Melt away stress and let your breath flow 

in this rejuvenating class. Relax, renew, and 

restore with focus on core strengthening. 

Come and have fun! 


Mon, Sept. 30-Nov. 25 

(skip 10/14) 

MP 5-6:30pm 

M 6:30-8pm 

Hatha Yoga: Strength & Stretch 

Helen Robinson, MA, RYT (certified Yoga 

instructor registered with Yoga Alliance) 

Yoga is an ancient holistic science that 

unites the body, mind, and spirit. Hatha 

Yoga is a series of exercises (asanas - done 

barefoot) designed specifically to fortify 

the mind and body. Learn classical postures 

for increased strength and stamina, and 

flexibility and bio-mechanical alignment. 

Acquire endurance while relaxing and to 

quiet the mind through breath control and 

meditation. 


R Thurs, 6:30-8pm, Oct. 17-Dec. 12 

(skip 11/28) 

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, Oct. 4-Nov. 22 

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4Dance 

Please wear only soft no-heeled shoes 

for all classes listed below. 

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. 2-Nov. 20 

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”. 

PEX-265 7 sessions (10.5 hours) / $125 

R Thur, 8:20-9:50pm, Oct. 10-Nov. 21 

Ballroom Dance 

Dominick Paradise, professional dance instructor, 

formerly with Fred Astaire & Arthur Murray 

Dance Studios 

The ideal course in the art of Ballroom, Latin, 

and Hustle Dancing! Learn to dance for a lifetime 

with the proper techniques to become 

a good social dancer. Partner not required. 


F Fri, 7:30-9:30pm, Sept. 27-Nov. 15 

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, 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 (fore & back hand, 

volley & serve), advanced strategy, court 

etiquette and competitive match play! 


SA Sat, 8:45-10:15am, Oct. 12-Nov. 2 

Tennis for Beginners / Intermediate 

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

Basic strokes, court strategy during matchplay, 

televised student play for visual imagery, 

etiquette, rules and scoring. 


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

Sept. 21-Oct. 26 

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. 21-Oct. 26 


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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 2013 

Up to 99 sessions / 208.25 hours 

PEX-287 Mon, Sept. 9-Sun Dec. 15 

(skip 9/13, 14; 10/13, 14, 15, 

and; 11/27-12/1) 

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 $85, adult or child (under 12 years) 

in current semester instructional 

swim class 

We are also offering 

Monthly Community Swim Programs! 

Please call Continuing Education Office 

@ 718-631-6343 for details. 

Wintersession 2014 

Up to 26 sessions / 54.5 hours 

PEX-287 Thurs, Jan. 2-Fri Jan. 24, 2014 

(skip 1/20) 

E-X $65 for all ages 

Lifeguard Training 

with Red Cross Certification 


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 


M Mon, 9-9:45pm, Sept. 30-Dec. 9 

(skip 10/14) 

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

ZP Sun, noon-1pm, Sept. 29-Dec. 15 

(skip 10/13, 12/1) 

Intermediate 


T Tues, 9-9:45pm, Oct. 1-Dec. 10 

(skip 10/15) 

Aqua Aerobics 

Joshua Bernstein, MS, Aqua Therapy License; 

Logan Cramer, 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. 28-Dec. 7 

(skip 11/30) (Cramer) 

ZA Sun, 9-10am, Sept. 29-Dec. 15 

(skip 10/13, 12/1) (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) / $145 Mon, 8-9pm, Sept. 30-Nov. 25 (skip 10/14) 

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4Kids College 

Jacqueline M. Montgomery, Program Director; 

Angelica Sheffer, Kids College Coordinator 

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 December 7th. 

Last semester celebration will be held on 

December 7th. 

This spring, Kids College 

offers 

many successful returning programs 

as well as some new ones. We are 

offering the Regents test prep classes 

again and have a fun, new spin on the 

Letter from the Director 

Spanish Regents prep! Both SAT and 

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Thank you & see you on campus! 

See you on campus! 

Kids College 

Jacqueline Montgomery 

Director of Kids College 







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: 

Jacqueline Montgomery: jmontgomery@qcc.cuny.edu 

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4Academic Preparatory & Enrichment for Elementary Grades K-5 

All Classes held for 10 sessions on Saturday September 21-December 7 (skip 11/9, 30) 

Curriculum will be according to each grade. 

Please note class grades may be combined without affecting 

the integrity of learning achievement of each individual 

Test Prep English Language Arts Mathematics 

EARLY ELEMENTARY Preparation 

Reading & Mathematics (Kindergarten) 

Young students will engage in a variety of activities designed to develop and enhance their 

skills in language arts and mathematics. 

CLX-131 SA 10 sessions (10 hours) / $175 / 9-10am 

KinderArt (Pre-K and Kindergarten) 

Young students will get crafty with art media: including drawing, sketching, and painting. 

CLX-113 SA 10 sessions (12.5 hours) / $190 / 10:15-11:30am 

ELEMENTARY Preparation 

Reading & Writing Prep (grades 1-5) 

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 class is a precursor to the 

NYS English Language Arts Test Prep for grades 3-8 (Spring 2014). 

CLX-235 SA: See Grades Below for Schedule 

SA-1, 2: 10 sessions (12.5 hours) / $130 / 9-10:15am 

SA-3, 4, 5: 10 sessions (17.5 hours) / $190 / 9-10:45am 

Mathematics Prep (grades 1-5) 

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. This class is a precursor to the NYS mandated assessments in Mathematics Test Prep 

for grades 3-8 (Spring 2014). 

CLX-222 SA: See Grades Below for Schedule 

SA-1, 2: 10 sessions (12.5 hours) / $130 / 10:30-11:45am 

SA-3, 4, 5: 10 sessions (17.5 hours) / $190 / 11am-12:45pm 

Painting Around the World (grades 1-2) 

Daphne Shih, Designer, BA, Industrial Design, Art History-Pratt Institute 

Budding artists can begin to learn how to be artistic and paint while exploring the world. Bring 

your imagination! Bring a "painting shirt" to cover arms and body for painting. 

CLX-113 SP: 10 sessions (15 hours) / $140 / 11:50am-1:20pm 

PHYSICS: A Force to be Reckoned with! 

Vazgen Shekoyan, Ph.D.-Physics, QCC Asst. Professor-Physics Department, Service Learning 

This workshop will encourage students to investigate the properties of various 

forces in physics. Learn why objects float or sink in water, how friction forces 

help and hinder everything, how magnets work and how to make objects magnetic, how 

compasses work, and how to make a magnet to generate electricity. 

CLX-599 SP-Y 1 session (1.5 hours) / $50 / Sat, 1-2:30pm, Nov. 23 

NEW 

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4Teens College: Academic Preparation 



All Classes held for 10 sessions on Saturday September 21-December 7 (skip 11/9, 30) 

English Language Arts Prep 

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. 

CLX-341 SP: 10 sessions (15 hours) / $180 

10:45am-12:15pm 

NYS Mandated 

Elementary Assessment Test Prep: 

Only offered Spring semester 

• Reading • Mathematics • Science 

Mathematics Prep 

These classes are great precursors to the NY 

State mandated assessments in Mathematics 

Test prep class for grades 3-8 in Spring 2014. 

Curriculum according to each grade, and are 

aligned to the new Common Core standards. 

Grade 6 

Designed to help students develop their 

math problem solving abilities. Challenging 

topics include: 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: 10 sessions (15 hours) / $180 

9-10:30am 

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. Students 

are encouraged to bring their homework for 

actual tutoring. 

CLX-503 SA-O: 10 sessions (15 hours) / $180 

9-10:30am 

PHYSICS: A Force to be Reckoned with! 

Vazgen Shekoyan, Ph.D.-Physics, QCC Asst. Professor-Physics Department, Service Learning 

This workshop will encourage students to investigate the properties of various 

forces in physics. Topics include buoyancy, friction, and magnetism to name a few. 

Some of the questions addressed are why objects float or sink in water, how friction 

forces both help and hinder everything we do, how magnets work and how to make 

objects magnetic, how compasses work and how to build a compass with a magnet, and 

how to make a magnet generate electricity. 

CLX-599 SP-O 1 session (1.5 hours) / $50 / Sat, 1-2:30pm, Dec. 7 

NEW 

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4Teens College: Test Prep 


Specialized High School Entrance Test Prep 

Practice SHSAT skills through learning logical reasoning, comprehension, algebra, word problems, 

probability, and statistics. Develop test-taking skills, learn to analyze questions and 

select correct answers. 

CLX-375 RSP: 8 sessions (16 hours) / $275 

Thursday Sept. 26-Oct. 17 @ 4-6pm & Saturday Sept. 28-Oct. 19 @ 1:30-3:30pm 

TACH (CO-OP) Test Prep (grade 8) 

Test for Admission into Catholic High Schools 

If you are an 8th grader who wants to go to a Catholic HS, this test prep is for you. The next 

exam will be this November so get an early start to be prepared. Develop skills and attain 

the knowledge to increase your performance on the test. Textbook Required: TACHs Book- 

Kaplan Catholic High School Entrance Exams / COOP-HIST-TACHS. 

CLX-374 SP: 6 sessions (12 hours) / $260 / 11:15am-1:15pm, Sept. 28-Nov. 2 

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: Friday January 10, 2014. 

CLX-370 SA: 6 sessions (12 hours) / $295 / 9-11am, Oct. 26-Dec. 14 (skip 11/9, 30) 

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: 10 sessions (15 hours) / $260 / Sat, 9:15-10:45am, Sept. 21-Dec. 7 (skip 11/9, 30) 

Teens College Testimonial 

From LeeAnne F. 

“…I took the TACHS SHSAT Test prep classes with Mr. Goldberg. 

I was accepted into all of the High schools I wanted, and with a 

scholarship to St. Frances Prep too! Thanks!...” 

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4SAT Test Prep 

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. (CLX-580) 

• 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. 

SAT Critical Reading Only with Essay 

For registrants who feel secure in their ability 

to score well on the mathematics portion but 

would like to reinforce verbal skills. (CLX-581) 

SAT Math Skills Only 

For registrants who feel secure in their ability 

to score well on the verbal portion of the 

SAT but would like to reinforce math skills. 

(CLX-582) 

Required Textbook 

Please purchase (latest edition available) 

Gruber's Complete Guide 

SAT Tests in New York: 

OFFSITE LOCATION ONLY 

4College Application 

Navigating the College Selection 

& Application Process 

Liz Fichera, MSEd - Counselor Education 

This course will demystify the college application 

process by providing high school 

juniors and seniors with the tools needed to 

navigate the process and help solidify their 

college action plans. Students will learn how 

to research colleges/majors and work on 

their college essays. Learn how to use the 

College Board Website to make a plan for 

college, explore careers, and find scholarships. 

Prerequisite: Bring an updated copy of 

transcript with GPA. Please bring a binder 

and flash drive. 

Parent Workshop 

CLX-377 1 session (2 hours) / $35 

ZP-P Sun, 2-4pm, Sept. 15 

CLX-377 10 sessions (30 hours) / $395 

ZP Sun, 1:30-4:30pm, Sept. 22-Dec. 8 

(skip 10/13) 

Special Discount Pricing 

for the above course @ $300 

if also enroll for SAT class (CLX-580) 

See program schedule (left column) 

at initial time of registration 


SCHEDULE 

SUNDAY Classes 

Sept. 22-Dec. 8 (skip 10/13, 12/1) 

CLX-580 Z - All Subjects: $565 

10 sessions (30 hours) @ 9:30am-12:30pm 

One Subject Only: $285 10 sessions (15 hours) 

CLX-581 ZA - Reading @ 9:30-11am 

CLX-582 ZP - Math @ 11am-12:30pm 

SATURDAY Classes 

Sept. 21- Dec. 7 (skip 11/9, 30) 

CLX-580 S - All Subjects: $565 

10 sessions (30 hours) @ 1:30-4:30pm 

One Subject Only: $285 10 sessions (15 hours) 

CLX-581 SA - Reading @ 1:30-3pm 

CLX-582 SP - Math @ 3-4:30pm 

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4Technology & The Arts 

APP INVENTOR CLASS 

Dawn C. Hayes, social entrepreneur in 

non-profit ventures, program development 

toward visual interactive 

research and collaborative learning. 

Learn the basics of App Inventor, a 

free, web-accessible tool that lets you 

create mobile applications for your 

Android phone! No coding is necessary! 

Instead you fit instructional “blocks” 

together like a puzzle that help control 

your app's look and behavior. Bring 

your own Android phone and USB 

micro-to-standard cord or use the 

built-in emulator that comes with the 

software. Supported Android phone 

and operating system information is 

available on the App Inventor website. 

Learn more at: http://appinventor.mit. 

edu/explore/ 

Enrollment Limited. 

Prerequisites: Familiarity with Mac OS 

X operating system and web browsers; 

Google account (Gmail address is fine) 


SA Sat, 9-11am, Oct. 5-Nov. 23 

NEW 

Queensborough 

Performing 

Arts Center 

WANT TO BE ENTERTAINED? 

KARAOKE AT THE MOVIES 

QPAC’s Saturday night singalong series 

Sponsored by Councilmember Daniel Dromm 

Three popular movie musicals 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 favorite 

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. 

All Classes below will be held for 10 sessions 

Sat., Sept. 21-Dec. 7 (skip 11/9, 30) 

Hand Painting on Silk 

Bettina Marks, Designer/Artist 

Learn how to transform white 

silk into vibrantly colored paintings 

and fabrics for scarves, 

headbands, bags, belts, purses, and 

just about anything. A variety of techniques 

will be demonstrated. Learn to 

experiment with salt to create textural 

effects including unique tie die 

and marbling looks to enhance the 

gutta resist method of silk painting 

using dyes, paints, markers and crayons. 

No artistic experience necessary. Bring 

your creativity! 


SP 1:30-3pm 

NEW 

Play Guitar: Beginner to Intermediate 

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. 


SP 2-3pm 

Saturday, October 12, 2013, 7:30pm 

THE KING AND I Rated G 

Saturday, December 14, 2013, 7:30pm 

ALADDIN Rated G 

Saturday, March 29, 2014, 7:30pm 

DIRTY DANCING Rated PG-13 

Order your tickets now! 

Online at www.visitQPAC.org or call 718.631.6311 

Programs and dates subject to change. 

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4Chinese Academy 


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4Sports & Recreation 

ZUMBAtomic® 

Classes for Kids 

(grades 1-5) 

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! Limited Enrollment. 


SA Sat, 11am-noon, Sept. 28-Nov. 23 

(skip 11/9) 

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, Member of the USTA and ball-person for 

the U.S. Open Tennis Championship 

Learn a wide range of basic and advanced 

strokes, strategy, and ball placement. 


ZA Sun, 10am-noon, Oct. 6-Nov. 3 

(skip 10/13) 

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. 21-Oct. 26 

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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, 2013. 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, September 21 – January 25, 2014 

(skip 10/13-15, 11/27-12/1; 12/21,28) 

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.

4Swimming 

Tiny Tots Swimming (ages 2-6) 


Vijay Mistry, BA 

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. 28-Dec. 7 

(skip 11/30) (Mistry) 

ZA Sun, 10-10:30am, Sept. 29-Dec. 15 


Intermediate 

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. 29-Dec. 15 


Advanced Transition (ages 6-8) 

PEX-747 10 sessions (10 hours)/ $185 

(At instructor’s discretion, adult may 

need to accompany child in pool.) 

T Tues, 8-9pm, Oct. 1-Dec. 10 

(skip 10/15) (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 38 

for schedule & pricing details. 

Adolescent/Pre-Teen Swimming (ages 7-14) 


Logan Cramer, BA, and; Vijay Mistry, BA 

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. 28-Dec. 7 


SA2 Sat, 11am-noon, Sept. 28-Dec. 7 

(skip 11/30) (Cramer) 

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. 28-Dec. 7 


ZA Sun, 11am-noon, Sept. 29-Dec. 15 


R Thurs, 8-9pm, Sept. 26-Dec. 5 

(skip 11/28) (Bernstein) 

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. 


WP Wed, 6:30-7:30pm, 

Oct. 2-Dec. 11 (skip 11/27) 

FP Fri, 6:30-7:30pm, 

Sept. 27-Dec. 6 (skip 11/29) 


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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4Location 

QCC IS A 

www.qcc.cuny.edu/tobacco-free 

CAMPUS 







QCC IS A 

CAMPUS 

www.qcc.cuny.edu/tobacco-free 

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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 Jeff Chen directly at 

the Office of Continuing Education 

@ 718.281.5546 or jchen@qcc.cuny.edu 

for scholarship details and application. 

Due date: Monday September 9 

COPE 

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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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., 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 - 


Darlene O'Rourke, Marketing 

Michelle Brown, Assistant Accountant 

Janet Rhein, Administrative 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 Administrator 

Luba Fredericks, Career Counselor 

Neubella Allison, Job Developer 

CUNY Career PATH 

Judith Richburg, Program Director 

Rodney Shannon, Program Assistant 

Josephine Troia, Career Counselor 

Daniel Agosto, Job Developer 

21st Century 

Alan Werner, Academic Coordinator 

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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. 

OPEN HOUSE: REGISTER NOW! (OHX-SA) 

Saturday September 7th @ 10am-noon 

Receive 10% Discount on same-day registration 

for all eligible tuition-only classes 

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 only: Monday through Friday, 9am-4:45pm (Office closed Sept. 2, Oct. 14, and Nov. 28-Dec. 1) 

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: 

• 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 online 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 

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ADDRESS 

CITY, STATE, ZIP 

E-MAIL ADDRESS 

EVENING PHONE DAYTIME PHONE BIRTH DATE 

COURSE CODE 

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TUITION 

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COURSE CODE 

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TUITION 

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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 51 

FORM OF PAYMENT 

o Check o Bank Check or Money Order (Check #_________) 

o Credit Card (indicate below) 

Card No.___________________________________________________ 

Please include Security # 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 

Angelica J. Sheffer 

Kids College Coordinator 

718-281-5695

Fall 2013 Catalog - Queensborough Community College - CUNY

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