Rock Valley College
Rockford, Illinois

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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 30 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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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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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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Athletics

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RVC competes in NJCAA Division III in 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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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- Certificates


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)

Gainful Employment Program Requirements

Name & Number of Certificate Program:  Fire Officer I 7531
    
Information
 
  2010-11
 2011-12
1. Length of Program in Months (based on FT status) 4.5 4.5
2. Cost of programs (tuition/fees only) $1,245.00 $1,395.00
3. Additional Fees (program-specific) $0.00 $0.00
4. Estimated cost of books and supplies (program-specific) $163.00 $163.00
5. SOC Code
33-1021.01

6. Completers

1 completer

3 completers



Fire Protection & Prevention/7521                     (6 credits)

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

 

Gainful Employment Program Requirements

Name & Number of Certificate Program:  Fire Protection and Prevention 7521
    
Information
 
  2010-11
 2011-12
1. Length of Program in Months (based on FT status) 4.5 4.5
2. Cost of programs (tuition/fees only) $498.00 $576.00
3. Additional Fees (program-specific) $0.00 $0.00
4. Estimated cost of books and supplies (program-specific) $178.00 $178.00
5. SOC Code
17-2111.02

6. Completers

3 completers

3 completers

 

Fire Protection & Tactics/7518                           (6 credits)

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

Gainful Employment Program Requirements

Name & Number of Certificate Program:  Fire Protection and Tactics 7518
    
Information
 
  2010-11
 2011-12
1. Length of Program in Months (based on FT status) 4.5 4.5
2. Cost of programs (tuition/fees only) $498.00 $576.00
3. Additional Fees (program-specific) $0.00 $0.00
4. Estimated cost of books and supplies (program-specific) $190.00 $190.00
5. SOC Code
33-2011.01

6. Completers

1 completer

3 completers

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    Vehicle/Machinery Rescue Operations                                      (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)

Gainful Employment Program Requirements

Name & Number of Certificate Program:  Fire Tactics 7515
    
Information
 
  2010-11
 2011-12
1. Length of Program in Months (based on FT status) 4.5 4.5
2. Cost of programs (tuition/fees only) $498.00 $576.00
3. Additional Fees (program-specific) $0.00 $0.00
4. Estimated cost of books and supplies (program-specific) $163.00 $163.00
5. SOC Code
33-2011.01

6. Completers

0 completers

3 completers

 

Emergency Medical Technician- Basic   7535   (9 credits)

FRE    223      Emergency Medical Technician-Basic           (9)

 

Gainful Employment Program Requirements

Name & Number of Certificate Program:  Emergency Medical Technician 7535
    
Information
 
  2010-11
 2011-12
1. Length of Program in Months (based on FT status) 4.5 4.5
2. Cost of programs (tuition/fees only) $747.00 $864.00
3. Additional Fees (program-specific) $0.00 $0.00
4. Estimated cost of books and supplies (program-specific) $209.00 $209.00
5. SOC Code
29-2041.00

6. Completers

0 completers

2 completers

 

Surgical Technology      (40 credits)

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