Welcome to
QC Bootcamps
QC Bootcamps is an immersive program created in collaboration with departments to help students with course readiness and success. All offerings are developed and facilitated by instructors within the departments and are connected to college credit courses. Bootcamps are non-credit, non-tuition and run during winter and summer sessions.
What are QC Bootcamps?
Why should I enroll?
- Space is limited
- Take a tuition-free (non-credit) workshop
- Meet students and enjoy the campus
- Recommended by departments
- Be step ahead for upcoming semester
- Get to know a QC instructor
- Certificate Day and Pizza Party with all bootcamps
Enrollment is closed. Next round is in August 2024. Registration opens in May.
Click tabs below for
descriptions, schedules and more.
In-Preparing for CSCI 111 Bootcamp
Do you want to get ahead of the game in Computer Science? Do you want to practice thinking like a programmer? Do you want to be better prepared for your first coding class, CSCI 111?
This free bootcamp reminds you about the math that you need for computer programming. Work on problem solving techniques, including how to understand programming problems, how to break down problems into simple steps, and how to make logical steps to solve them. Come and connect with your classmates who want to succeed as programmers.
- 3 hours each day for 4 days – 12 hours total
- Dates: TBD (August 2024)
- In-person
EAS Examination Bootcamp
A free preparatory EAS bootcamp, providing attendees with an opportunity to receive comprehensive support to successfully achieve EAS examination success.
The bootcamp highlights the critical EAS modalities and content areas, including but not limited to: Diverse School Populations, English Language Learners, Students with Disabilities and Other Special Needs, and Home-School Relationships, with a particular focus on understanding the test item prompts.
Extensive engagement with practice test items provided, coupled with constructive analysis and feedback.
- 2 hours each day for 4 days – 8 hours total
- Dates: TBD (August 2024)
- Online
Preparing for Statistics for Psychology Bootcamp
For students who are going to take PSYCH 107, who need to retake PSYCH 107, or who want to review statistical methods for psychology. The bootcamp is led by an instructor within the department.
- Maximize your chance of successfully completing statistics
- Get a refresher of basic statistical principles and analyses
- Develop a better understanding of the application of statistical method
- Learn how to select the appropriate statistical test for a research question
- Learn how to run statistical analyses
WHEN?
- 3 hours each day for 4 days – 12 hours total
- Dates: August 2024
- In-person
Preparing for Experimental Psychology Bootcamp
For students who are going to take PSYCH 213W, who need to retake PSYCH 213W, or who want to review experimental psychology principles. The bootcamp is led by an instructor within the department.
- Maximize your chances of successfully completing 213W or get a refresher on the principles of experimental psychology.
- Go over the essential factors and principles scientists consider when conducting research.
- Get both practical and theoretical guidance.
- Learn how to communicate about research using APA-format
- Engage in reviewing prior research.
WHEN?
- 3 hours each day for 4 days – 12 hours total
- Dates: August 2024
- In-person
Contact Us:
- LCommons@qc.cuny.edu
- Main Offices: Kiely 237, 147.
- Tutoring and Study Spaces during the Academic Year: Kiely 131, 144
Main Office Hours:
- Check our Learning Commons home page for updated hours.