Program Overview:

This program is a two-year endeavor that provides students with the opportunity to earn the Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential™ while attending BHCC. The CDA is a widely recognized credential that guides early childcare professionals as they work toward becoming qualified teachers of young children.  Obtaining a CDA is an important accomplishment.  This credential will assist in securing employment or earning credit hours at most colleges and universities. Early Childhood Education students spend part of their week in local day cares, preschools, and kindergarten through third grade classes learning the skills necessary to meet the requirements of a CDA credential. This program also provides the foundation to pursue a teaching license through higher education. Along with the CDA credential, students have the opportunity to earn college credit.

Industry Credentials:

Child Abuse Awareness & Prevention – 1 Point
Communicable Disease Training for Child Care Program – 1 Point
ParaPro – 6 Points
Child Development Associate Credential – 12 Points
OSHA – 10-Hour Training – 1 Point
CPR / First Aid – 1 Point
Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt – 3 Points
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt – 6 Points
Leadership Excellence – Student – 3 Points
Ohio Driver’s License – 1 Point

Courses:

11th Grade:

• Health, Safety & Nutrition (*college credit available)
• Early Childhood Education Principles (*college credit available)
• Child & Adolescent Development

12th Grade:

• Curriculum & Instruction for Early Childhood Education
• Education & Training Capstone