Rock Valley College
Rockford, Illinois

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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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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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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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Automotive Service Technology

Degree conferred: Associate in Applied Science - 69 credits
Program contact: Division of Technical Programs, (815) 921-3000

Program overview

Graduates of this program are prepared to assume
positions in the automotive industry as entry-level technicians. Students become adept in all aspects of the vehicle, including electrical, engine, heating/AC, suspension and brakes, and transmission. Those with a 3.0 GPA should be able to pass the industry-recommended ASE tests.

Work and employment

Successful graduates who become ASE-certified can move into such positions as journeymen technicians, service managers, parts managers, jobber salespersons, insurance adjusters, and shop operators.


Transfer opportunities

Graduates can use their degree in partial fulfillment of a baccalaureate degree at select universities.

Certificates available
    Automotive Electrical
    Automotive Technician
    Automotive Engine
    Automotive Transmission
    Automotive Engine Performance
    Automotive Heating & Air Conditioning
    Automotive Suspension & Brakes

*Students are expected to furnish their own tool kits for class. This will be discussed during the first class session.

Automotive Course Requirements                (51 credits)
      ATM 105    Introduction to Brake and Chassis Systems    (3)
      ATM 106    Introduction to Automotive Electrical Systems and Powertrains            (3)
*    ATM 107     Automotive Electronic Fundamentals    (4)
*    ATM 114     Brakes                        (4)
*    ATM 140     Engine Diagnosis and Repair        (6)
*    ATM 203    Heating and Air-conditioning Systems    (4)
*    ATM 221    Steering and Suspension            (4)
*    ATM 222    Manual Transmission/Transaxles        (4)
*    ATM 223    Automotive Electrical Circuits        (4)
*    ATM 242    Automatic Transmission/Transaxles        (5)
*    ATM 228    Engine Performance I            (5)
*    ATM 229    Engine Performance II            (5)

General Education Course Requirements:            (18 credits)
*    ENG 101    Composition                    (3)
*    ENG 103    Composition II, or
*    ENG 105    Business Communications, or
*    ENG 110    Introductory Technical Writing, or
*    SPH 131    Fundamentals of Speech, or
      SPH 141    Business and Professional Speech        (3)
*    MTH 100    Technical Mathematics, or            (5)
*    MTH 120    College Algebra, or                (3)
*    MTH 125    Plane Trigonometry                (3)

Electives:  Select credits from the following if needed:
CIS 102    Intro to Computers & Info Systems        (3)
BUS 170    Human Relations in Business, or
PSY 170    General Psychology                (3)
                Physical Education Course
                Humanities Course
Note: Other General Education courses are acceptable.

*Course has a prerequisite—refer to course descriptions.

Automotive Management option

If students are interested in pursuing the Automotive Management option in this program, they should take the following General Education and Business courses. Students must complete 18 credit hours from the following:
Requirements: 12 credits
*    ENG 101    Composition                        (3)
*    ENG 103    Composition II or
*    ENG 105    Business Communications or
*    ENG 110    Introductory Technical Writing or
*    SPH 131    Fundamentals of Speech or
      SPH 141    Business and Professional Speech            (3)
      BUS 101    Introduction to Business                (3)
      PSY 170     General Psychology or
      BUS 170    Human Relations in Business            (3)
Electives: 6 credits
Select from 6 credits from the following:
      ATG 106    Introduction to Accounting Debits and Credits                    (1)
      ATG 107    Introduction to Accounting Special Journals                    (1)
      ATM 236    Advanced Computer Control Systems            (4)
*    MGT 270    Principles of Management                (3)
*    MGT 273    Small Business Management                (3)
*    MTH 100    Technical Mathematics (5), or
*    MTH 120    College Algebra                    (3)

Note: Other General Education courses are acceptable.