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Adult &ContinuingEducationSchool of Professional and Community Development at Medgar Evers College

SUMMER 2011 REGISTRATION FORM Five Registration Options

1. REGISTER ONLINE at: www.mec.cuny.edu/ACE 2. SCAN & EMAIL completed form to: [email protected] 3. FAX completed form to: 718-804-8832 4. MAIL - IN: Adult & Continuing Education, Medgar Evers College,

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Dear Prospective Student: I am pleased to welcome you to the Adult and Continuing Education Department of Medgar Evers College of The City University of New York. This unique department is committed to assisting you with gaining the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to advance your career. We welcome you as you enter a world of new possibilities. Our expanded course offerings and educational and experiential opportunities will help position you to take on the challenges of the

present and will enable you to take full advantage of future opportunities and possibilities. The Medgar Evers College family is committed to sustaining a student-centered environment that ensures positive outcomes. The college faculty, academic advisors, counselors and staff are available to assist you in every way possible. Our goal is to create a community of leaders. We will assist in enhancing your skills and talents as you pursue academic and professional excellence. Through our well developed continuing education course offerings, such as Computer Technology (IT), Real Estate Salesperson, Small Business Entrepreneurship, EMT Technician, TV/Film Production, and Non-Profit Management, you will gain the knowledge and skills necessary for success in a newly-transformed, highly-competitive, global economy. We will continue working to ensure that the College meets all of your professional development needs and remains a premier undergraduate institution within the CUNY system. Best wishes for continued learning and future success.

Dr. William L. Pollard President Medgar Evers College

Table of Contents

Visit us online at www.mec.cuny.edu/ACE Email [email protected] / Call 718.804.8850

Welcome to our summer 2011 semester! We’ve got the right course for you!

Pages 1 - 6…..………………………..Business and Non-Profit ● NYS Real Estate Salesperson (75 hours) ● NYS Real Estate Broker (45 hours) ● NYS Real Estate Remedial (30 hours) ● Bookkeeping & Accounting ● Project Management ● Non-Profit Management ● Small Business Entrepreneurship ● Notary Public ● Community Organizing for Social Change ● 20 Ways to Earn Residual Income ● Build a Home-Based Business ● OSHA 10 and 30 Hour Training ● Managing Conflict ● The Organized Office Professional ● Family Day Care Licensing ● Special Events Planning ● The Practice of Public Relations Page 7....……………………………….…………Health Care ● Pharmacy Technician Preparation ● Infection Control ● EMT Technician ● Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) Exam Review 2011 Pages 8 - 9.…..…………………………Computer Technology ● Microsoft Computer Applications ● Computers for Seniors ● Photoshop Advanced ● Intro. To HTML-5 ● Intro. to Smart Phone App Workshop Pages 10 - 11…...…………………………….……..Education ● GED Preparation ● GED Assessment Workshop ● Online Publishing ● Kingian Non-Violence ● Spanish ● Camp Talent (summer camp for kids) Page 12 - 14.……...…………………...Personal Development ● Martial Arts ● Piano ● Cake Craft ● Sewing ● Natural Hair Care Braiding ● Line Dancing ● Legacy Media TV/Film Production.

Page 15…………………………………Procedures & Policies Inside Back Cover………………………..…Registration Form

OPEN HOUSE Thursday, May 26 & June 2

(6 - 8 p.m.) 1534 Bedford Avenue, 2nd Floor

(corner of Eastern Parkway)

Register at Open House and receive 10% OFF* tuition *applies to classes over $100

NY State Real Estate 30 Hours Remedial Licensing Course

This New York State Real Estate 30 hours remedial Licensing Course meets the new 75-hour requirement and is the mandatory prerequisite in acquiring the NYS Broker’s License. Topics include: Contract Preparation, Predatory Lending, Pricing Properties, Municipal Agencies, Property Insurance, Taxes and Assessment, Condominiums and Cooperatives, Commercial and Investment Properties, Income Tax Issues in Real Estate Transactions, Mortgage Brokerage, and Property Management. BI-RE103 Tues. & Thurs., 6 - 9 p.m. Aug. 2 - Sept. 1 10 sessions $295 NOTE: For all Real Estate classes, students are not allowed to miss more than two class sessions. Failure to adhere to the guidelines provided by The Department of State will mean that you cannot continue in the class.

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Medgar Evers College · School of Professional and Community Development · ACE For information or to register call 718.804.8850 or email [email protected]

NEW: Register Online: www.mec.cuny.edu/ACE

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NY State Real Estate Salesperson Licensing Course (75 hours) This New York State Real Estate Salesperson Licensing Course meets the new 75-hour requirement and is the mandatory prerequisite to taking the NYS Real Estate Salesperson Exam. BI-RE101 Mon. & Wed., 6 - 9 p.m. June 13 - Sept. 12 25 sessions $395

NY State Real Estate Broker Licensing Course (45 hours)

This New York State Real Estate Broker Licensing Course meets the new 45-hour requirement and is the mandatory prerequisite in acquiring the New York State Broker’s License. Prerequisites: Salespersons that received their license after July 2008. Satisfactory completion of the New York State Salesperson Licensing Course. Salespersons that took the Salesperson’s 45-hour course before July 2008 are required by the New York State Department of State to take the 30-hour remedial licensing course to meet the required 120 hours to qualify for a broker’s license. BI-RE102 Tues. & Thurs., 6 - 9 p.m. June 7 - July 28 15 sessions $325

Package Deal: $595 for two courses NY State Real Estate Broker Licensing Course (45 hours) NY State Real Estate 30 Hours

Remedial Licensing Course About the Instructor: Trisha Ocona Francis is President of realestateOCONA, a Licensed Real Estate Brokerage Firm. She is also the writer of “Ask Trisha”, a Real Estate Q & A featured in Caribbean Life.

“It’s an incredible experience and a pleasure to be associated with Medgar Evers College’s learning process in Real Estate.” - Leroy Allen

Notary Public Seminar This intensive 4-hour seminar prepares you to pass the Notary Public Exam and is recommended for public service employees, law offices, real estate firms and banks. You will receive sample tests, a handbook, a notary book of actual laws, rules and procedures on the exam and test application. U.S. citizenship required. A textbook is required and is not included in course price.

BI-SM102A Sun., 9:30 am. - 1:30 p.m. June 19 1 session $105

Business Institute Bookkeeping and Accounting Certificate Our popular Bookkeeping and Accounting Certificate is designed to afford you entry and advancement within the office environment. Develop your bookkeeping and accounting skills and knowledge in preparation for the dynamic world of business. Basic computer skills and a High School Diploma or GED are required.

$1000 Total Cost (if paid at once). ($1100 if paid separately).

Bookkeeping and Accounting I

You will learn the fundamentals of Bookkeeping, including recording entries, posting, making trial balances, balance sheets and income statements. A textbook is required and is not included in course price. BI-OS400A Tues. & Thur., 6 - 9 p.m. June 14 - July 5 7 sessions $295 Bookkeeping and Accounting II

You will learn to understand accounts payable, accounts receivable, purchases, credit card sales, sales tax and inventory control, as well as introduction to payroll. A textbook is required and is not included in course price.

BI-OS401A Tues. & Thur., 6 - 9 p.m. July 7 - 26 6 sessions $295

Microsoft Excel (Beginning)

This spreadsheet program will teach you to organize financial information for analysis and decision-making. You must have basic computer and keyboarding skills to join this class.

CT-MC503C Tues. & Thur., 6 - 9 p.m. August 2 - 16 5 sessions $215

QuickBooks

This is an overview of the QuickBooks accounting practices used by millions of small businesses. You will learn how to handle accounts receivable/accounts payable transactions.

BI-OS403A Tues. & Thur., 6 - 9 p.m. Aug. 18 - Sept. 8 7 sessions $295

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Project Management Certificate

The Project Management Certificate Program develops key leadership skills necessary for succeeding in today’s business environment and is designed for new and prospective managers and newly promoted supervisors from both technical and non-technical professions. You will gain a cohesive package of knowledge, skills, and processes that interact to attain organizational objectives. Coursework emphasizes practical application/implementation in real-world business situations, with integration of social and ethical implications throughout. You will examine the management of project development and information systems, focusing on project planning and control, including scheduling; application software development; costing; organization; documentation; evaluation; and staffing. Instructor E. Dominique Paraison has over 14 years experience in program/project management. Required: GED or High School Diploma.

BI-SM18 Sat., 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. June 11 - July 9 5 sessions $315



Business Institute Non Profit Management Certificate This program is designed for future nonprofit leaders who have the idea to start a nonprofit, but would like a structured program and resources to make it happen. The program combines law, business concepts and social policies to help you further develop skills and knowledge in order to lead your organization effectively.


Introduction to Nonprofit

You bring the passion and we’ll bring the knowledge to make it a reality. Learn the legal process of starting a nonprofit, including the purpose of bylaws, board of directors, and a mission statement.

BI-SM710 Mon. & Wed., 6 - 9 p.m. June 6 - 22 6 sessions $185

Nonprofit Governance: Management and Strategy

Getting the right people on board while following the law is key to your success. Learn the right way to hire employees, federal employment discrimination laws and how to manage a board of directors. The course goal is to teach the principles of effective leadership.

BI-SM711 Mon. & Wed., 6 - 9 p.m. June 27 - Jul. 13 5 sessions $165

Community-Building & Marketing Your Non-Profit

You will learn how to create a marketing campaign for nonprofits and how to execute a successful community outreach strategy. By the end of the course, you will put these lessons to practice by creating a brochure and newsletter for their respective nonprofits. The course will also teach you how to create your own website and utilize social media for your nonprofit.

BI-SM712 Mon. & Wed., 6 - 9 p.m. Jul. 18 - Aug. 1 5 sessions $165

Project Evaluation

Learn how to create evaluation methods for your nonprofit to improve services and operations and show your funders and sponsors why they should keep investing in your nonprofit.

BI-SM704 Mon. & Wed., 6 - 9 p.m. Aug. 3 - 8 2 sessions $85

Capstone Seminar: Writing a Nonprofit Business Plan

It’s been said that those who fail to plan, plan to fail. We will guide you through the process of preparing a business plan for their nonprofits. To fulfill the fieldwork component of this capstone seminar you will present your nonprofit’s business plan to an audience.

BI-SM714 Mon. & Wed., 6 - 9 p.m. Aug. 10 - 22 4 sessions $145

Corporate Sponsorship Clinic

Learn what corporate sponsors want. Understand the fundamentals of sponsorship and today’s fundraising sponsorship environment.

BI-SM706 Sat., 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Aug. 13 and 20 2 sessions $145

Grant Writing Clinic

Crafting a winning grant proposal is both an art and a science. Get tips on identifying and writing compelling grants to fund your non-profit’s activities. By the end, you will have a draft grant proposal for their organizations.

BI-SM716 Sat., 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Aug. 27 1 session $85



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“The Non Profit Certificate Program has allowed me to go from viewing my concept for Our Gang Community Works Inc. as a dream to knowing that this is about to happen. Whether it's the in-depth instruction, class role play or the valued information sharing, it has all been incredibly rewarding.” - Dion Ashman, CEO & Exec. Director, Our Gang Community Works Inc.

Business Institute Small Business Entrepreneurship Certificate This summer intensive program is designed for entrepreneurs who would like to start their own businesses. You will learn the business and legal basics of entrepreneurship, as well as receive substantial free resources to help you get started. These free resources include referrals to agencies and nonprofits which assist entrepreneurs in attaining their dreams.


Introduction to Entrepreneurship

This course is an introduction to the world of entrepreneurship. Learn the different legal structures for your business such as LLC’s, partnerships, corporations. We also provide a readiness assessment plan and teach the successful characteristics of business leaders, including mental preparation to start a business.

BI-SM717 Tues. and Thurs., 6 - 9 p.m. June 14 - 23 4 sessions $165 Writing a Business Plan

A business plan is an essential document of your strategy to foster the growth of your new entity. In this course we will guide you through the process of preparing a business plan for your small businesses. You will prepare a 7-page business plan for your own business ventures.

BI-SM718 Tues. and Thurs., 6 - 9 p.m. June 28 - Jul. 14 5 sessions $195

Running a Small Business

Learn the right way to hire employees, federal employment discrimination laws and how to manage a board of directors. The goal of this course is to teach the principles of effective leadership. BI-SM719Tues. and Thurs., 6 - 9 p.m. July 19 - Aug. 2 5 sessions $165

Public Relations and Marketing Your Business

Marketing is one of the most important tasks of a new business entrepreneur. You will learn how to use your networks to market their new businesses via digital marketing and grassroots marketing.

BI-SM720 Tues. and Thurs., 6 - 9 p.m. Aug. 2 - 11 4 sessions $165 Financial Management

This course teaches the basics of accounting for small business. Learn how to prepare a budget and balance sheet for your business.

BI-SM721 Tues. and Thurs., 6 - 9 p.m. Aug. 16 and 18 2 sessions $145 Business Plan Presentations

As part of the Certificate Program, you will present your business plans to your fellow classmates, family members, and if desired, potential clients. Personal and professional feedback will be provided.

BI-SM722 Saturday, 1 - 5 p.m. Aug. 20 1 session $45



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Community Organizing for Social Change

Learn the theory and practice of direct action community organizing and how to distinguish it from other forms of activism and community service. Through select readings, special guests and work with actual community organizing groups, this course will enable you to understand the art and science of grassroots community organizing while appreciating its power to transform individuals, neighborhoods, public policy, and the practice of democracy itself. Taught by Mark Winston Griffith, Founder, Brooklyn Movement Center.

BI-SM709 Mon. & Wed., 6 - 9 p.m. June 13 - 27 5 sessions $195 20 Ways to Earn Residual Income

If you are concerned about the economy, have increasing expenses and have ever run out of money before you run out of the month, residual income could be your answer. Uncover over twenty specific ways to earn ongoing residual income. This course is packed with solid, practical information! BI-SM180 Sat., 8 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. June 25 1 session $75 How to Build a Fun & Profitable Home-Based Business

What home-based businesses exist? Which are best for you? How do you avoid scams. Gain access to 70 different ways to market your products/services. Learn skills and activities that, step by step, will lay out what it takes to earn more money and have more fun!

BI-SM181 Sat., 12 - 2:30 p.m. June 25 1 session $75

OSHA 10 & 30-Hour Training These 10 and 30 hour training programs provide a comprehensive overview of the safety rules and precautions for working on the construction job site as well as performing as a contractor on the client job site. These courses fulfill requirements for OSHA Construction Industry training; providing detailed information on how the provisions of the OSHA Act may be implemented in the workplace. Rights and responsibilities under the OSHA Act, the appeals process, record keeping, and voluntary protection programs are covered. Includes an introduction to OSHA’s construction and general industry standards and an overview of requirements of the more frequently referenced standards. Participants will receive a Certificate of Completion and a 10-hour or 30-hour OSHA card 4 to 6 weeks after course completion. OSHA 30-Hour Training

BI-SM137 Sat., 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. July 16, 23, 30 3 sessions $525

OSHA 10-Hour Training

BI-SM136 Sat., 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. July 9 1 session $175



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Summer Green Training

JOIN OUR Advanced Construction Management Program beginning June 2011. For more information call 718-804-8846 or email: [email protected]

The Practice of Public Relations and Strategic Communications

Gain a better understanding of the fundamentals of public relations and strategic communications and learn what it means to practice PR—the skill of managing communication between an organization and its publics. Designed for entry-level PR practitioners and media relation professionals, this course will teach you the right elements of a solid communications plan, how to organize and write a press kit, how to write a press release that gets used, the art of organizing a press conference, how to move a message forward, and more. Taught by Ronnie Sykes, CEO & Founder, Sykes Global Communications.

BI-SM408 Mon. & Wed., 6 - 9 p.m. June 20 - July 25 10 sessions $195

Business Institute Managing Conflict with Extraordinary Customer Care

Learn how to discern and understand why customers get upset; determine and respond to 4 basic needs of customers; get customers to respond positively when problems occur, determine the 5 ways body language communicates and its impact on customers. Taught by Yvonne Surrey, certified instructor and facilitator, time management, productivity expert.

BI-SM406 Wed., 6 - 8 p.m. July 6 1 session $65

The Organized Office Professional

Learn how to master the 5 principles of workflow control; use TASK Tracking tool to manage projects & meet deadlines, use powerful communication skills to get desired results; organize your desk to facilitate the flow of work; manage and control multiple priorities. Taught by Yvonne Surrey.

BI-SM407 Wed., 6 - 8 p.m. July 13 1 session $65

The Family Day Care Licensing Process

If you want to open your own childcare center and learn how to get started on your dream, this course is for you. Learn the requirements of operation and the resources needed for opening and operating a licensed center. Understand the definition of family day care, registration information, management, and administration. Textbook required; not included in price.

BI-SM115 Mon. & Wed., 6 - 9 p.m. June 6 - 27 7 sessions $295

Special Events Planning

Are you creative and love working with people? If you’re looking for a new and fun career, learn how to become a successful event planner; plus find your niche, plan your home office, decide what special services you will offer. Plan events A – Z.

BI-SM119 Sat., 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. July 16 1 session $125



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“Ronnie not only met those [excellent and professional] expectations, she exceeded them. We learned what happened on a typical day in the life of a publicist, as well as how to write a proper press advisory, and press release, how and when to conduct a press conference, how to format a plan/campaign and so much more.” - Melissa Maltese “I loved how this class jumped right into doing public relations as well as explained the roots/history. I felt like I left with real skills and knowledge .”—Kate Landsdorf

Professional Pharmacy Technician Test Preparation

This course provides instruction to pass the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board’s National Examination. Pharmacy Technicians assist a Pharmacist in: obtaining medical information and profiles from patients;

accepting refill request; maintaining pharmacy inventory; reordering medications; reading prescriptions to select, count and pour medicines; entering prescription data and generating prescription labels on computer; and other pharmacy related tasks under the supervision of a pharmacist. You must register for the exam. Call 202-429-7576 or go online to: www.ptcb.org. Required: High School diploma or GED. Textbook is required; not included in course price.

HC-PD502 Thur., 6 - 9 p.m. June 16 - August 4 8 sessions $845 Infection Control Workshop

This four-hour workshop provides health care professionals with training for licensure renewal and meets the requirements of the Mandatory Infections Control Program for re-registration and licensing in New York State. Upon completion of the workshop a certificate of completion will be issued. HC-IC102 Sat., 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. July 23 (1 session) $95

EMT Technician In this program you will receive extensive knowledge and practice of E.M.S., CPR, AED methods and procedures. Emergency Medical Technicians provide pre-hospital care and transportation to individuals suffering from various ailments, and injuries, during emergency and non-emergency situations, to the nearest medical facility. HC-EM100 Mon, Tue, Wed, 6 - 9 p.m. June 6 - Aug. 15 30 sessions $1,190 Exam Date: Aug. 18 Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) Exam Review 2011 This class will prep you for the CCS exam. Previous coding experience is required. A textbook required and is not included in the course price.

HC-CC100 Sat., 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. June 11 - Sept. 3 12 sessions $595

Health Care Institute

CASAC Exam Preparation Course. COMING IN SEPTEMBER 2011 HC-PD528. Total Cost: $395. Includes assistance in applying for the exam. Email CASAC Coordinator Ronda Marrimon at: [email protected]



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COMING SOON Fall 2011

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) &

Patient Care Technician

“I find the CCS Review classes to be very informative. I am exposed to learning all the regulatory rules that apply to coding inpatient charts. I am excited about the classes and cannot wait to take the exam. I highly recommend these classes to anyone who wants to gain their CCS credentials.” - Lakesha Steedley

Computer Basics/Keyboarding Get introduced to the basics of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office and the Internet. Also learn to improve your typing speed.

CT-M1011 Mon. & Wed., 6 - 9 p.m. June 6 - 27 7 sessions $215 Microsoft Word (Beginning) Create letters and similar documents. Enter and edit text. Cut, copy, paste and move data. Use basic writing tools. Textbook required; not included in price.

CT-MC501 Mon. & Wed., 6 - 9 p.m. June 29 - July 13 5 sessions $215

Microsoft Word (Advanced) Focus on form letters, tables, mail merge, and more. Textbook required; not included in price.

CT-MC511 Mon. & Wed., 6 - 9 p.m. July 18 - Aug. 1 5 sessions $215

Microsoft Excel (Beginning) Use spreadsheets to organize financial information for analysis and decision making. A textbook is required and is not included in course price.

CT-MC503 Mon. & Wed., 6 - 9 p.m. Aug. 3 - 17 5 sessions $215

Power Point (Beginning) Enhance your business proposals and presentations. Create overhead transparencies, 35mm slides and color or black and white prints. Textbook required; not included in price.

CT-MC504 Mon. & Wed., 6 - 9 p.m. Aug. 22 - Sept. 7 5 sessions $215

Microsoft Outlook Learn functions such as scheduling, tasks, making and responding to appointments, creating folders, and more.

CT-MC101 Mon. & Wed., 6 - 9 p.m. Sept. 7 - 14 2 sessions $115

Computer Technology Institute Microsoft Computer Applications Certificate This Program was developed with you in mind, to bring together the variety of classes you will need to become proficient using a computer for both personal and work-related purposes. Students who are proficient in “Computer Basics/Keyboarding” may pay a $35

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COMPUTERS FOR SENIORS

Computer Basics for Seniors Are you a beginner to computers? Learn the fundamentals of computers, the Windows operating system, Internet basics, and prepare for future studies in Word, Office and the Internet. Learn keyboarding and word processing skills for writing simple letters and emails, and how to make your own greeting cards and easy flyers.

CTMC200G Sat., 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. June 11 - July 23 6 sessions $299* *Seniors 62 and older pay only $239.

Photoshop (Advanced)

This course explores and enhances your current knowledge of Adobe Photoshop with intermediate tools and techniques including complex masking, patterns, textures, unusual filters, and interesting layer maneuvers. Color correction, image manipulation and image en-hancement tips and techniques are utilized to create files used in the graphic, imaging, publishing and digital industries. Prerequisite: Adobe Photoshop basics or consent of the instructor.

CT-MC047 Mon. and Wed., 6 - 9 p.m. June 20 - July 18 8 sessions $215 Introduction to HTML-5

HTML5 is the next major milestone in HTML and it is not just another incremental enhancement; it represents an enormous advance for markup, forms, applications and programming. Prerequisite: Some knowledge of HTML.

CT-MC048 Mon. and Wed., 6 - 9 p.m. July 25 - Aug. 17 8 sessions $215

Introduction to Smart Phone App Workshop This workshop explores the rapid evolution of smart phone application development. A basic how-to on navigating through the process of developing your first phone app is discussed. Potential apps usage, formats and platforms are also addressed. CT-MC049 Sat., 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. July 23 1 session $75

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DISABILITY SERVICES If you wish to inquire about disability services please contact

DeCarla Anderson at 718-804-8846 to discuss your individual needs. Requests for accommodations must be accompanied by documentation

of disability. Please submit requests and documentation in advance of class start date to ensure that reasonable accommodation requests can be

processed in a timely manner.

Kingian Nonviolence Certificate This course offers a dynamic introduction to Martin Luther King Jr.’s philosophy, thinking and strategy. It is useful for individuals who frequently respond to conflict situations and provides a framework for conflict transformation/management, mediation and arbitration. This internationally recognized certificate serves as a pre-requisite for those interested in becoming Certified Nonviolence Trainers. This Training will be facilitated by Arthur Romano. Arthur is a level-two certified Kingian Nonviolence Trainer and accomplished international educator who currently teaches with the National Peace Academy.

E-mail or call to add your name

to the waiting list.

Spanish (Beginner)

This beginner-level Spanish language classes teaches you conversational Spanish and basic writing skills.

LT-S305 Tues. & Thur., 6:30 - 9 p.m. June 21 - Aug. 11 16 sessions $345

Education Institute

GED-High School Equivalency

The GED (General Education Diploma) High School Equivalency course will cover the five basic areas of the GED examination: Language Arts/Reading, Writing, Social Studies, Science and Mathematics. You will learn various test-taking techniques beneficial for taking the exam. A textbook and calculator are required and are not included in course price.

You will be given a placement assessment on the first day of class to determine your level and an exit exam to determine your progress. Requirement: You must be at least 19 years of age to register for our GED classes. ED-AC100A Mon. & Fri., 9:30 - 1:30 June 6 - Aug. 15 20 sessions $395

ED-AC100C Tues. & Thur., 6 - 10 p.m. June 7 - Aug. 11 20 sessions $395

ED-AC100E Sat. & Sun., 9:30 - 1:30pm June 11 - Aug. 21 20 sessions $395 GED Assessment Workshop

This workshop is designed to assess your preparedness to take the New York State GED exam and to provide you with counseling and advisement regarding the GED.

ED-AW907 Tues. & Thur., 2 – 5 p.m. June 7 and June 9 2 sessions $70

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COMING SOON Fall 2011

Online Publishing Certificate: Adult and Continuing Education will offer an Online Publishing Certificate in collaboration with the College’s Center for Black Literature. The certificate is designed to be completed in 12 weeks and will include five courses: Introduction to Publishing, The ABC’s of Self-Publishing, Online Publishing/New Media Workshop, Fundamentals of Copyediting, and the Role of the Agent. All courses taught by experts in the field who have specific experience in the courses they are teaching. Email [email protected] to add your name to the waiting list.

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July 5 – Aug. 25 (8 weeks)

8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Monday – Thursday

Call 347-365-6057 or email camptalentmminc @gmail.com

to register your child(ren) today!

Adult and Continuing Education is pleased to announce CAMP TALENT Summer Theatre Program for Children, offered in collaboration with Moving Mountains. Open to children aged 6* - 13. *must have completed Kindergarten Campers will have a fun, well rounded summer developing their talent of interest (art, dance, drama, chorus) as well as spending time each day reading, practicing creative writing, and critical thinking. Each day will end with supervised physical activities. Fun trips will be included at no extra cost throughout the program. Proof of Immunizations required at time of registration. Cost for first child is $1400. Second or third child only $1200*. *must be a family member

CAMP TALENT SUMMER THEATRE PROGRAM

Martial Arts

Open to both children (age 11 and up) and adults. Learn the art of self-defense and build self-esteem, focus, and fitness. Uniform is not included and must be purchased separately (approximately $45 for kids and $55 for adults). Taught by Instructors Grand Master Roger Clark and Shihan Jacqueline Drayton, who have over 30 years’ experience teaching martial arts in NYC schools. PD-DA103 Mon. and Wed. 7 - 8 p.m. June 15 - Aug. 17 18 sessions $145

Piano - All Levels

You will be exposed to the piano keyboard, theory, sight-reading, techniques of rhythm and correct fingering. This course is for adults and teens. Requirement: You must supply your own headphones.

FM-MD106A Sat., 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. June 11 - Aug. 6 8 sessions $225

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COMING SOON!

Swimming Classes for Adults and Children. See our schedule of swimming classes online at

www.mec.cuny.edu/ace

Natural Hair Care Braiding Certificate This personal grooming program will help you learn how to braid and care for hair using a variety of techniques.

Free mannequin included in course fee. Fundamental Braiding I and II

This class is designed to introduce the non-braider to the basic skills of braiding with extensions. You will learn traditional cornrows and single braiding techniques. Emphasis is placed on grooming and maintaining braiding styles, as well as sanitation, sterilization and health regulations. This course will also enhance your ability to cornrow and braid with extensions as a professional and include discussion of hair care products, professional ethics and ways to develop advanced styling techniques. Requirements: You must bring tail combs, clips, scissors and synthetic and human hair. A textbook is required and is not included in course cost. Taught by Audra Kitchen. PD-EB102A Mon. & Wed., 6 - 9 p.m. June 8 - July 13 10 sessions $645

Line Dancing

Line Dancing is free-style, ad-lib dance movements performed to a fixed structure of dance routines involving a variety of music: R& B, Country, Hip Hop, etc. Line dancing is the perfect form of physical activity for adults, youth and seniors who desire to get the proper amount of daily exercise in a fun, non-strenuous and exciting way. All around the world line dancing has become a popular way to improve overall health by toning muscles, building cardio endurance, reducing stress, losing weight and keeping fit. Taught by Earlene Greene. PD-MD105 Tues. 6 - 7 p.m. June 21 - Aug. 16 9 sessions $135

Personal Development Institute Cake Craft Certificate This program can open the door to new talents you may already possess. Learn to design beautiful and original designs on cakes for parties, weddings or any other occasion. Friends and family will be impressed by your designs. Sugar Craft and Cake Decorating I

Learn the basics of cake decorating. Demonstrations and instructions will include surface preparation, baking your cake, covering a cake board, methods of icing, styling and cake construction. Materials are included in price. PD-DA101 Sat., 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. June 11 - July 16 5 sessions $295 Sugar Craft and Cake Decorating II

Learn the delicate art of making lifelike flowers from gum paste. Create lilies, daisies and other flowers. Learn to use specially designed shaped cutters and molds for fashioning flowers, as well as basic Australian designs on taping and wiring flowers. Materials included. PD-DA201 Sat., 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. July 23 - Aug. 20 5 sessions $295

Sewing Certificate If you’ve ever wanted to make your own clothes or make clothes for someone else then get started by enrolling in this exciting course.

Sewing I and II

Beginning and Intermediate: Learn basic sewing techniques and comprehend sewing terminology for the construction of garments. Instruction will be given on the use of a sewing machine. You will also learn the many aspects of clothes construction and the selection of fabric and notions. Demonstrations on construction and fitting of garments will be given. Materials are not included. PD-DA203A Sun., 2 - 5 p.m. June 12 - Aug. 21 10 sessions $445



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About Legacy Media

Legacy Media Group is an organization that seeks to increase career opportunities and knowledge for the best ethnically diverse students while through internships, give companies in film, theatre and broadcasting the opportunity to develop diverse managerial, on-air and production talent. The eight founding members of the Legacy Media Group have over 100 years of combined experience in different aspects of entertainment industry. Moreover, each member started as an intern and knows what it takes to get started in the entertainment industry and be successful.

Personal Development Institute Legacy Media TV/Film Production Certificate In response to the growing demand from the entertainment industry for talented, qualified, diverse employees, Legacy Media Group, in collaboration with Adult & Continuing Education at Medgar Evers College, is offering a TV/Film Production Certificate Program. The program will train you in various areas of TV/Film Production, including but not limited to Production Assistant, Production Coordinating, Line Producing, Lighting, Art Directing, Acting, Casting, Editing, Camera Operators, Directing, Make-up, Wardrobe, Screenwriting, Reality TV Writing, Pilot Writing, Production Management and Budgeting. The purpose of the program is to produce and train the future production workforce for the city of New York through hands on practical training in Film, Theatre and Broadcasting. Throughout the Program, students who enroll will have access to an ideal practical learning experience building not only specialized skills but character, self-respect, integrity and a deeper appreciate for a career in the arts. The program includes six weeks of hands-on training followed by a four-week, eight hours per week, Internship Program. Classes will run for 6 weeks, followed by a 4-week internship program.

PD-FM211A Tue. & Thur., 6:30-8:30 pm June 14 - Aug. 18 6 sessions $770 Internship: 8hrs/wk. for four weeks.

“The course has given me direction and focus by allowing me to explore different fields within the industry. The students are given access to industry people that we would not have access to without the production program. The instructors all work in different areas of the business and share not only textbook knowledge but real life production experience”. - Colette Hamton, Legacy Media Production Student

“The Medgar Evers College TV/Film Production course offered through the Legacy Media Group was worthwhile and just the start I needed to develop and redefine my skill sets to help me become an invaluable asset to the TV/Film Production Industry. I definitely expect to do great things as a result of taking this course.” - Eric D. Young, Quiet Water Entertainment



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REGISTRATION OPTIONS

1. ONLINE: Register online with a debit or credit card: www.mec.cuny.edu/ACE 2. CALL-IN: 718.804.8850. Register by phone with Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card or American Express.

3. EMAIL or FAX: Download registration form from www.mec.cuny.edu/ACE and email it to [email protected] or fax it to 718-804-8832. 4. WALK-IN: Register in person at Medgar Evers College, 1534 Bedford Avenue (2nd Floor), Corner of Eastern Parkway. Located near Franklin Ave. subway (2,3,4,5,S) and B49 bus.

5. MAIL-IN: Complete the attached registration form and mail it to: Adult & Continuing Education Medgar Evers College 1650 Bedford Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11225

Students may be asked to purchase additional materials. The total fee must be paid at time of registration. (includes registration during Open House). Adult and Continuing Education accepts Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover and money orders. REFUND POLICY: 100% if written request is received at least 2 business days before first class meeting. 50% if written request is received at least 2 business days before second class meeting. All refund requests must be submitted in writing. NO refunds will be issued after the second class meeting. Please allow 4 to 6 weeks for processing of cash payments or money orders. No refunds granted for courses that meet for 1 or 2 sessions unless college is notified in writing 3 days prior to first class.

TRANSCRIPTS & LETTERS OF ATTENDANCE: To obtain a transcript or letter confirming attendance, write or fax using the address and fax # at the top of this page. The fee is $5/transcript or letter. We reserve the right to withhold information regarding the record of any student who owes money to the College.

OFFICE HOURS: Mon. – Thur., 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. *Fri., 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. *Sat., 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. *The Office will be closed on Fridays and Saturdays from June 27 - Aug. 12. HOLIDAYS: The College will be closed and no classes held on: May 30 (Memorial Day); July 4 (Independence Day); and Sept. 5 (Labor Day). COURSE CANCELLATION: Adult and Continuing Education (ACE) courses are subject to a minimum enrollment. ACE reserves the right to cancel any class that does not meet its established minimum enrollment. If ACE cancels a course, students may transfer to another class or receive a full refund (100%). Note that class schedules are subject to change due to unscheduled events, inclement weather, under-enrollment, etc.

CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS: Certificates of successful completion are issued to all students who satisfactorily complete the Certificate Program. They are mailed within three weeks after the completion of the course. Certificates may be withheld pending receipt of all outstanding tuition and fees. A $10 fee is charged to reissue certificates, completion letters or transcripts. SPECIAL TUITION DISCOUNT: Tuition discounts of 20% are available for courses over $100 to MEC students, faculty and staff with a current valid ID, and senior citizens over 62.

WE ACCEPT VOUCHER PAYMENTS Call for details.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION POLICY: Medgar Evers College is an equal employment, equal opportunity and affirmative action institution. The college does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, alienate or citizenship, religion, race, color, national or ethnic origin, disability, or veteran or marital status in its admission of students, employment, access to programs, administration or education policies.

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Procedures and Policies

SUMMER 2011 REGISTRATION FORM Five Registration Options

1. REGISTER ONLINE at: www.mec.cuny.edu/ACE 2. SCAN & EMAIL completed form to: [email protected] 3. FAX completed form to: 718-804-8832 4. MAIL - IN: Adult & Continuing Education, Medgar Evers College,

1650 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225 5. WALK - IN: 1534 Bedford Ave., 2nd Floor (corner of Eastern Pkwy)

PAYMENT OPTIONS:

Cash & Money Orders: Pay at Bursar’s Office; bring receipt to ACE Office. Make Money Order’s payable to “Medgar Evers College/ACE”

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Dear Prospective Student: I am pleased to welcome you to the Adult and Continuing Education Department of Medgar Evers College of The City University of New York. This unique department is committed to assisting you with gaining the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to advance your career. We welcome you as you enter a world of new possibilities. Our expanded course offerings and educational and experiential opportunities will help position you to take on the challenges of the

present and will enable you to take full advantage of future opportunities and possibilities. The Medgar Evers College family is committed to sustaining a student-centered environment that ensures positive outcomes. The college faculty, academic advisors, counselors and staff are available to assist you in every way possible. Our goal is to create a community of leaders. We will assist in enhancing your skills and talents as you pursue academic and professional excellence. Through our well developed continuing education course offerings, such as Computer Technology (IT), Real Estate Salesperson, Small Business Entrepreneurship, EMT Technician, TV/Film Production, and Non-Profit Management, you will gain the knowledge and skills necessary for success in a newly-transformed, highly-competitive, global economy. We will continue working to ensure that the College meets all of your professional development needs and remains a premier undergraduate institution within the CUNY system. Best wishes for continued learning and future success.

Dr. William L. Pollard President Medgar Evers College

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