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Professional and Personal Development Classes (Online)   

Classes designed to support you during the quarantine and transition to the "new normal." These classes are for J-1 visa credit and for the general public.

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  • Elements of Digital Photography: Build Your Portfolio in NYC

    May 3-4, 2025 (Class meets live in NYC)

    April 29 (online orientation)

    May 6 (final project submission)  

  • Fee: $275.00
    Dates: 4/29/2025 - 5/6/2025
    Days: Su Tu Sa
    Sessions: 4
    Building: BMCC - 199 Chamber St
    Room:
    Instructor: Cornelia Hediger

     
    Tuesday April 29: 7pm-9pm (Online Orientation) // Saturday and Sunday May 3-4: 10am-4pm (In-Person in NYC)// Tuesday May 6: 6:30pm-10:30pm (online final project submission - Mandatory)
 

  • Elements of Digital Photography: Build Your Portfolio in NYC

    June 14-15, 2025 (Class meets live in NYC)

    June 11 (online orientation)

    June 18 (final project submission)  

  • Fee: $275.00
    Dates: 6/11/2025 - 6/18/2025
    Days: Su W Sa
    Sessions: 4
    Building: BMCC - 199 Chamber St
    Room:
    Instructor: Cornelia Hediger

     
    Wednesday June 11: 7pm-9pm (Online Orientation) // Saturday and Sunday June 14-15: 10am-4pm (In-Person in NYC)// Wednesday June 18: 6:30pm-10:30pm (online final project submission - Mandatory)
 

  • Harnessing the Power of Creativity: For DC area Residents (In-person)

    May 3-4, 2025 (in Washington, DC)

    April 29 (online orientation)

    May 6 (online final project submission)

     

  • Fee: $275.00
    Dates: 4/29/2025 - 5/6/2025
    Days: Su Tu Sa
    Sessions: 4
    Building: To Be Determined
    Room:
    Instructor: Andrea Seiger

     
    Thurs, April 29: Class orientation online (6pm-8pm)// Saturday-Sunday, May 3-4 out in DC in-person (10am-5pm); Final project submission Tuesday, May 6: 6pm-9:00pm. All times in local (eastern) time.
 

  • NYC Art and Mindfulness: Elements of Art Therapy

    May 10-11, 2025 (in person in NYC)

    May 7 (online orientation)

    May 14 (online final project submission)

  • Fee: $275.00
    Dates: 5/7/2025 - 5/14/2025
    Days: Su W Sa
    Sessions: 4
    Building: BMCC - 199 Chamber St
    Room:
    Instructor: Katharine Cruz

     
    Class meets:
    Wednesday, May 7, 7–10pm Eastern Time: Online Orientation
    Saturday-Sunday May 10-11 ,10am–4pm: Class Meets in Person in NYC
    Wednesday, May 14, 7–10pm: Online Final Project Submission
 

  • NYC Art and Mindfulness: Elements of Art Therapy

    June 7-8, 2025 (in person in NYC)

    June 4 (online orientation)

    June 11 (online final project submission)

     

     

  • Fee: $275.00
    Dates: 6/4/2025 - 6/11/2025
    Days: Su W Sa
    Sessions: 4
    Building: BMCC - 199 Chamber St
    Room:
    Instructor: Katharine Cruz

     
    Class meets:
    Wednesday, June 4, 7–10pm Eastern Time: Online Orientation
    Saturday-Sunday, June 7-8 ,10am–4pm: Class Meets in Person in NYC
    Wednesday, June 11, 7–10pm: Online Final Project Submission
 

  • Practical Psychology: Conflict Resolution

    May 17-18, 2025 (in person in NYC)

    May 15 (online orientation)

    May 22 (online final project submission)

     

  • Fee: $275.00
    Dates: 5/15/2025 - 5/22/2025
    Days: Su Th Sa
    Sessions: 4
    Building: BMCC - 199 Chamber St
    Room:
    Instructor: Katharine Cruz

     
    Class Meets:
    Thu, May 15, 7–10pm: Online Orientation
    Sat–Sun, May 17-18, 10am–4pm: Class Meets in person in NYC
    Thu, May 22, 7–10pm: Final Project presentation online
 

  • Self Care for Success

    May 19-21 and May 29, 2025 (meets online weekday mornings) 

     

  • Fee: $275.00
    Dates: 5/19/2025 - 5/29/2025
    Days: M Tu W
    Sessions: 4
    Building: Online
    Room: TBA
    Instructor: Alicia Giordano

     
    Class meets live online
    Mon May 19, Tuesday May 20, Wed May 21 and Tuesday May 29
    Mar 24–31, 10am–2pm Eastern Time
    (4 sessions)
 

  • Childhood Literacy and Behavioral Development

    May 17-18, 2025 (Meets Live In-person in NYC)

    Mary 15 Mandatory Online Orientation

    May 22 Final project submission (Online)

     

  • Fee: $275.00
    Dates: 5/15/2025 - 5/22/2025
    Days: Su Th Sa
    Sessions: 4
    Building: BMCC - 199 Chamber St
    Room:
    Instructor: Sara Lenore

     
    Class meets at the following times:
    Thursday, May 15 7pm-9pm (online orientation);
    Saturday and Sunday, May 17-18 (in person at our Manhattan campus) 10am-4pm;
    Thursday, May 22 7pm-9pm (online final project presentation
    Class times listed in Eastern Time.
 

  • English Language in Business: Networking and Negotiating

    May 21–28, 2025

  • Fee: $275.00
    Dates: 5/21/2025 - 5/28/2025
    Days: Su W Sa
    Sessions: 4
    Building: BMCC - 199 Chamber St
    Room:
    Instructor: Masha Bogushevsky

     
    Class Meets: Wed, May 21, 7pm–10pm: Online Orientation
    Sat & Sun May 24–25, 10am–4pm: Class Meets in person in NYC
    Wed, May 28, 7–10pm: Online Final Project Submission
 

  • Introduction to Special Education: Supporting Exceptional Children
  • Fee: $275.00
    Item Number: WS25APX98Apr
    Dates: 4/24/2025 - 5/1/2025
    Times: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Days: Su Th Sa
    Sessions: 4
    Building:
    Room:
    Instructor: Sara Lenore
    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

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    This class focuses on understanding the needs of children with ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, developmental delays, intellectual disabilities, mental health challenges, oppositional defiance disorder, learning disabilities, and speech and language impairments. You will learn how to support these children’s social, emotional, and academic development. We will cover practical strategies and accommodations to help at home and in school. Whether you are interested in supporting children in the home or interested in the possibility a career in education, this class will give you some tools and perspective on how to make a positive difference in young learners' lives.


    Instructor

    Your teacher, Sara Lenore, is a Teacher and Reading Specialist. She received her Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from Boston University and her Master's Degree in Literacy from Pace University. She has a TEFL Certificate from her studies in Peru and has taught English as a Second Language to children, adolescents and adults. Sara has been working with Learning Across America for nearly four years and loves it!


     

    More Information

    To read specifics about class schedules and requirements, click here.


     

    Prerequisites

    There are no prerequisites for taking this course.


     

    Cost and Credits

    Each class carries 36 educational hours, or 3 credits for the purposes of the J-1 visa. Students should always check with their counselor or agency when signing up for classes.

    The cost of one class is $275, or two classes for $500. Students who are registering for two classes should reach out to us by phone in order to receive a $50 discount on the second class. Please call us at (646) 204-6865 or email with questions at aupair@bmcc.cuny.edu.


     

    Registration and Enrollment

    This course meets in person at our Manhattan campus. There is a mandatory online orientation prior to the weekend and a mandatory final project presentation following class. All students must attend orientation, classes, and final project review.

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    April 26-27, 2025   in NYC at BMCC Main Campus

    April 24   online orientation 

 

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