Rock Valley College
Rockford, Illinois

Athletics

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RVC competes in NJCAA Division III in football, men's and women's basketball, women's volleyball, golf, baseball, softball, and men's and women's tennis. Not to brag, but we're pretty good at it. Our teams have won seven national championships and we have had more than 100 All-Americans.

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Alumni Spotlight Check out our new Alumni Spotlight! Featured this month: John Destin (RVC Football alum)now playing for the University of Tulsa.

Student Life

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Have fun. Try stuff. RVC gives you opportunities to get involved. There are lots of student activities to choose from. We offer more than 20 clubs and organizations. Try your hands at student government. Join the staff of our campus newspaper. What's it going to be?

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Get Involved Check out the full list of our Student Clubs and Organizations!

Academics

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Whether your plan is to take classes and transfer to a four-year university or enter one of our career programs designed to get you into the workforce right away, Rock Valley College has what you are looking for. Select from one of our more than 60 transfer areas or more than 20 career programs.

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At Rock Valley College, you're not just a number. Our highly respected faculty have master's degrees, doctorates and real-world experience. You won't be competing for attention in a huge lecture hall. Our average class size is 21, so you'll get a chance to interact, challenge and be challenged by your instructors.

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Whether you are new to the college or know your way around, we have a variety of services designed to help you succeed. We're here for you every step of the way.

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Library

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The Estelle M. Black Library at Rock Valley College features nearly 75,000 volumes and more than 650 periodicals, and access to the interlibrary loan system. It also features spaces for individual and group study, and if you get thirsty, there's a coffee shop in the lobby!

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Allied Health and Human Services - Certificates

Child Care Worker/5501                    (35 credits)

    CHD    100    The Child Care Worker            (3)
    CHD    101    The Developing Child            (5)
    CHD    103    Nutrition and Health of the Young Child    (2)
    CHD    104    Large Muscle Development            (2)
    CHD    105    Developing Techniques for Working with the Young Child            (3)
    CHD    106    Music for the Young Child            (3)
    CHD    107    Science for the Young Child        (2)
    CHD    201    Language Development            (3)
    CHD    202    Family-Community Relationships and Resources                    (3)
    CHD    204    Internship - Child Care            (4)
    CHD    206    Mathematics for the Young Child        (2)
    CHD    203    Curriculum Planning for the Young Child    (3)

Child Care Aide/5511                     (11 credits)

    CHD    100    The Child Care Worker            (3)
    CHD    101    The Developing Child            (5)
    CHD    105    Developing Techniques for Working with the Young Child            (3)

Child Care – Nanny/5502                     (33 credits)

    CHD    101    The Developing Child            (5)
    CHD    103    Nutrition and Health of the Young Child    (2)
    CHD    104    Large Muscle Development            (2)
    CHD    105    Developing Techniques for Working with the Young Child            (3)
    CHD    114    Introduction to the Nanny Profession    (3)
    CHD    203    Curriculum Planning for the Young Child    (3)
    CHD    208    Internship - Nanny Experience        (3)
*  ENG    101    Composition I                    (3)
    FWS    243    First Aid and General Safety        (3)
    PSY    270    Life-Span Developmental Psychology, or    (3)
    SOC    190    Introduction to Sociology            (3)
             Child Care Elective                        (3)

*Course has a prerequisite—refer to course description.

Firefighting Tactics & Fire Equipment/7523                            (9 credits)

    FRE    102    Fire Apparatus Engineer (FAE)            (3)
    FRE    216    Tactics and Strategy I                (3)
    FRE    217    Tactics and Strategy II                (3)

Fire Officer I/7531                             (15 credits)

    FRE    206    Management I                        (3)
    FRE    207    Management II                        (3)
    FRE    208    Fire Prevention Principles                (3)
    FRE    216    Tactics and Strategy I                (3)
    FRE    218    Instructor I                        (3)

Fire Protection & Prevention/7521                     (6 credits)

    FRE    101    Introduction to Fire Protection            (3)
    FRE    208    Fire Prevention Principles                (3)

Fire Protection & Tactics/7518                         (6 credits)

    FRE    101    Introduction to Fire Protection            (3)
    FRE    216    Tactics and Strategy I                (3)

Fire Service/7501     (27 credits)

    FRE    101    Introduction to Fire Protection            (3)
    FRE    102    Fire Apparatus Engineer (FAE)            (3)
    FRE    103    Hazardous Materials Operations            (3)
    FRE    112    Roadway Extrication Specialist            (3)
    FRE    206    Management I                        (3)
    FRE    207    Management II                        (3)
    FRE    208    Fire Prevention Principles                (3)
    FRE    210    Fire Investigation                    (3)
    FRE    216    Tactics and Strategy I                (3)

Fire Tactics/7515                            (6 credits)

    FRE    207    Management II                        (3)
    FRE    216    Tactics and Strategy I                (3)

Paraprofessional Education/5901                    (34 credits)

    EDU    204    Introduction to Reading                (3)
    EDU    202    Children’s Literature                (3)
    EDU    244    Students With Disabilities in Schools        (3)
    EDU    234    Introduction to Technology for Teachers        (3)
    EDU    224    Introduction to Education                (3)
*  EDU    274    Elementary School Practicum            (1)
*  MTH    216    Math for Elementary Teachers I            (3)
*  PSY    225    Child Development, or    
*  PSY    271    Educational Psychology                (3)
    SOC    295    Racial and Ethnic Relations            (3)

Electives – Choose from electives listed in the degree program above (9)

*Course has a prerequisite—refer to course descriptions.

Substance Abuse Counseling/5302                    (34 credits)

      HSR    101    Introduction to Human Services            (3)   
*    HSR    102    Introduction to Group Processes            (3)
*    HSR    110    Survey of Counseling Theories            (3)
*    HSR    201    Interpersonal Behavior                (3)
*    HSR    203    Family Services                    (3)
*    HSR     205    Field Placement I                    (4)   
*    HSR    206    Field Placement II                    (2)
*    HSR    211    Interviewing Techniques                 (3)
*    HSR    231    Substance Abuse Treatment                (4)
*    HSR    232    Substance Abuse Rules and Regulations         (3)
      FWS    235    Alcohol and Drug Education                (3)

Note: The HSR 205 Field Placement requirement must involve a practicum in a substance abuse treatment/prevention setting. After registering for HSR 205, practicum sites are arranged by the student in consultation with the chair of the Human Services program.

Surgical Technology      (40 credits)

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