What is dual credit?

Dual credit means that you can take classes to earn both BHS and college credit at the same time! These classes are free of charge and will save you money

Dual credit classes are college level courses. This means that you are earning credit that will go on your Heartland transcript. Students should be prepared to meet assignment deadlines, maintain a C or higher, and attend regularly if they want to take advantage of dual credit.

Potential HCC Dual Credit Courses for 2023-2024

How to apply to Heartland:

Heartland Community College Application

HCC Placement Testing

College Now Program at Heartland

*There will be a deadline to complete the application to Heartland. This application (and placement test, if applicable) is REQUIRED to earn dual credit. 

Check out the FAQs to the left

If you have additional questions, please see your advisor: 
A-E Ms. Schulz: schulzk@district87.org 
F-K  Mrs. Elver: elvere@district87.org 
L-Ro Mr. Scheider: scheidera@district87.org 
Ru-Z Ms. Piercy: piercye@district87.org 

Dual Credit Classes 2023-2024 at BHS

• ENGL 101: Critical Reading and Writing

• ENGL 102: Multimodal Composition

• LITR 111: Introduction to Literature

• SCED 105: Life Success

• HUMA 101: Introduction to the Humanities

• ART 150: Understanding Art

• MUSI 150: Music Appreciation

• DMED 110: Web Page Development (also known as Web Page Design on BHS campus)

• MATH 111: Finite Math for Business and Social Sciences

• TECH 121: Principles of Engineering

• THEA 101: Introduction to Theater

• BIOL 114: Contemporary Biology

• CHEM 120: Fundamentals of Chemistry

• HIST 135: History of the US to 1865

• EDUC 101: Introduction to Education

Dual Credit Classes 2023-2024 at BACC

• NURS 110: earned through the CNA program (8 credit hours with Heartland)

• NETW 150, NETW 151: earned through Computer Technology program (3 credit hours each with Heartland)

• NETW 160, NETW 167: earned through Computer Technology 2 program (each 3 credit hours with Heartland)

• DMED 101: earned through Graphic Design program (3 credit hours with Heartland)

• DMED 120: earned through Graphic Design 2 program (3 credit hours with Heartland)

• CNST 101: earned through Construction program (3 credit hours with Heartland)

• CA 106: earned through Culinary Arts program (2 credit hours at Joliet Community College)

• EMT 101: earned through EMT program (8 credit hours with Heartland)

• FRSTK 110, FRSTK 113: earned through Fire Science program (3 credit hours each with ICC)

• HLTH 110: earned through Medical Terminology program (3 hours with Heartland)

• WELD 116, WELD 118: (each 3 credit hours with Heartland)  

Will this credit transfer to the college I want to attend?

The short answer: it depends! The Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI) ensures that this credit WILL transfer to more than 100 colleges and universities in Illinois. You can also look to see what requirements the classes will satisfy at the schools you are looking at by clicking the link here. Schools outside of this list may also choose to honor the credit, but it may become elective credit instead of counting for specific graduation requirements. 

How much dual credit can I earn in high school?

We don't currently have a limit! For example, a senior that takes ENGL 101 and 102, SCED 105, and a dual credit class at BACC would graduate with 12 college credits (almost a FULL semester!).

How much money am I saving by taking dual credit?

Heartland is currently charging $161 per credit hour. Each of our dual credit classes earns at least 3 credit hours, meaning you are saving around $483 per class!

Who should take dual credit classes?

Students that are interested in attending college should consider adding a dual credit class. Some classes require a placement test. 

What is the difference between dual credit and AP classes?

Dual credit classes mean that you are getting college credit for earning a C or better, assuming the college you attend chooses to accept the credit. AP classes are preparing learners to take the AP test at the end of the year. Certain scores can earn college credit 

Can I take both AP and dual credit classes?

The short answer: yes! However, students who are in AP Language and who do well on the AP test are recommended to take AP Literature as well.