Department: Education and Academic Literacy

The Department of Education and Academic Literacy offers both Education programs and Academic Literacy coursework.

Our Education programs prepare prospective teachers and teacher assistants with knowledge and understanding of cognitive, personal and social development from birth through teen years; developmentally appropriate curriculum; pedagogical techniques; and multiple measures of assessment that promote positive development and education for all students. The programs will remain concurrent with 21st Century competencies demanded of educators in support of inter-generational socio-economic mobility in diverse communities.

Our Academic Literacy courses strengthen students’ academic literacy and critical thinking required for success in diverse disciplines and careers.

Please note: The department was recently expanded to incorporate the Exercise Science & Kinesiology AS and the Therapeutic Recreation AS programs, as well physical education courses.

Office: Colston Hall [CO], Room 401
Phone: 718.289.5679
Website: http://www.bcc.cuny.edu/Education-Reading/

Professor and Chairperson: Dr. Tonya Johnson