River Valley Community College

Accounting

Accounting is a cornerstone of every successful organization. The Associate of Science in Accounting at River Valley Community College provides a comprehensive foundation in accounting principles, financial analysis, and business practices. This program prepares students for entry-level positions in accounting and related fields or for transfer to a four-year institution to pursue advanced study.

Accounting Certificate

Accounting is the language of business, and professionals who understand it are essential in every industry. The Accounting Certificate program provides a broad foundation in financial principles, spreadsheets, and professional communication skills that employers value. This program is designed for individuals who want to strengthen their credentials, pivot into an accounting-related role, or complement another field of study with practical business knowledge.

Advanced Accounting Certificate

River Valley Community College's Advanced Accounting Certificate is designed for students who want to build strong technical skills and practical knowledge for careers in accounting and finance. This 10-course, 30-credit program focuses on core accounting principles, financial analysis, tax preparation, and essential business tools like spreadsheets and professional communication.

Advanced Machine Tool Technology

The Advanced Machine Tool Technology Certificate is designed to offer students comprehensive technical training that provides an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the machine tool trade. This innovative, state of the art course of study leverages community resources in an effort to build and sustain a well-trained/well-educated workforce that will meet the machine tool industry needs of today and in the future.

Business Management

River Valley Community College offers a Business Management program designed to prepare graduates for success in a wide range of professional settings. This program provides a versatile degree applicable across industries, including finance, marketing, human resources, and entrepreneurship. Students develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills, competencies essential for leadership and adaptability in today's evolving workplace.

Business Management Certificate

River Valley Community College offers a Business Management Certificate designed for students seeking a fast, focused credential that builds essential business skills. This 24-credit, eight-course program provides a strong foundation in core areas such as management, business law, accounting, and professional computing, skills that employers value across industries.

Cybersecurity

The Cybersecurity degree meets the need for healthcare providers and associated businesses to be confident that every aspect of their operation is electronically secure. The workforce responsible for this electronic information must be skilled in assuring confidentiality, integrity and availability of IT systems and networks.

Cybersecurity Certificate

The Cybersecurity and Healthcare IT certificate meets the need for healthcare providers and associated businesses to be confident that every aspect of their operation is electronically secure. The workforce responsible for this electronic information must be skilled in assuring confidentiality and integrity of IT systems and networks.

Early Childhood Education

A career working with young children offers the opportunity to influence young lives as they grow and develop. Students are prepared to be competent early childhood professionals who can provide a nurturing environment with a strong understanding of the ways in which young children grow and learn. Students learn to provide care and education that is developmentally appropriate. The Early Childhood Education Program focuses on young children, birth through age 8 years, and their families.

Early Childhood Education Infant and Toddler Certificate

A career working with young children offers the opportunity to influence young lives as they grow and develop. Students are prepared to be competent early childhood professionals who can provide a nurturing environment with a strong understanding of the ways in which young children grow and learn. Students learn to provide care and education that is developmentally appropriate. The Early Childhood Education Program focuses on young children, birth through age 8 years, and their families.

Early Childhood Education Level I Certificate

A career working with young children offers the opportunity to influence young lives as they grow and develop. Students are prepared to be competent early childhood professionals who can provide a nurturing environment with a strong understanding of the ways in which young children grow and learn. Students learn to provide care and education that is developmentally appropriate. The Early Childhood Education Program focuses on young children, birth through age 8 years, and their families.

Early Childhood Education Level II Certificate

A career working with young children offers the opportunity to influence young lives as they grow and develop. Students are prepared to be competent early childhood professionals who can provide a nurturing environment with a strong understanding of the ways in which young children grow and learn. Students learn to provide care and education that is developmentally appropriate. The Early Childhood Education Program focuses on young children, birth through age 8 years, and their families.

General Studies

The Associate in Science Degree in General Studies provides a flexible option to meet the needs of the student. The General Studies program allows students to combine a certificate with additional coursework to obtain an associate degree when one is not available, to complete an associate degree to transfer to programs not aligned with other degrees at RVCC, and to build a program that is not available at RVCC with existing courses.

Healthcare Applications Certificate

This certificate is designed to train students for entry level jobs in the healthcare field including home health aid, community health worker/wellness coach, rehabilitation aid, clinical secretary and dietetic aid. This is a stackable certificate which leads into other competitive programs. Students in this program must achieve a "C" or higher in all courses to graduate.

Healthcare Applications Certificate: Pre-Dental Hygiene

This certificate is designed to prepare students to apply to the Dental Hygiene Program at NHTI. Students in this program must achieve a "C" or higher in all courses to graduate.

Healthcare Applications Certificate: Pre-LPN

This certificate is designed to prepare students to apply to the Licensed Practical Nursing Program at RVCC. Students in this program must achieve a "C" or higher in all courses to graduate.

Healthcare Applications Certificate: Pre-Medical Lab Tech

This certificate is designed to prepare students to apply to the Medical Laboratory Technician Program at RVCC. Students in this program must achieve a "C" or higher in all courses to graduate.

Healthcare Applications Certificate: Pre-OTA

This certificate is designed to prepare students to apply to the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program at RVCC. Students in this program must achieve a "C" or higher in all courses to graduate.

Healthcare Applications Certificate: Pre-PTA

This certificate is designed to prepare students to apply to the Physical Therapist Assistant Program at RVCC. Students in this program must achieve a "C" or higher in all courses to graduate.

Healthcare Applications Certificate: Pre-Rad Tech

This certificate is designed to prepare students to apply to the Radiologic Technology Program at RVCC. Students in this program must achieve a "C" or higher in all courses to graduate.

Healthcare Applications Certificate: Pre-Respiratory Therapy

This certificate is designed to prepare students to apply to the Respiratory Therapy Program at RVCC. Students in this program must achieve a "C" or higher in all courses to graduate.

Healthcare Applications Certificate: Pre-RN

This certificate is designed to prepare students to apply to the Registered Nursing Program at RVCC. Students in this program must achieve a "C" or higher in all courses to graduate.

Information Technology & Network Administration

The Networking career path within the Computer Technology program is both comprehensive and flexible, providing students with several career options and paths in the computer science field. The curriculum introduces students to networking systems while integrating these courses with a relevant core of general education electives.

Information Technology & Network Administration Certificate

The Networking Certificate explores the integration of hardware and software in computer technology. Students who complete the course of study will gain practical skills in the development, installation, service, support and administration of computer networks and the operating systems. The major focus is to give individuals up-to-date technical skills they can immediately apply in career employment and/or advancement.

Liberal Arts - English Concentration

The AA in Liberal Arts English Concentration offers the opportunity to explore a wide variety of writing genres and techniques, communication approaches across multiple modalities, and interpretive analysis as applied to literature and beyond. This flexible degree option can lead to a wide variety of transfer opportunities and career pathways.

Liberal Arts - Mathematics Concentration

The AA in Liberal Arts Mathematics Concentration provides students with opportunities to analyze contemporary issues in mathematics and science as students learn to read, interpret, critique, and respond to mathematical and scientific literature while exploring projects connected to their passions, talents, and interests. The mathematics concentration is sufficiently flexible to prepare students to transfer into four-year mathematical science majors.

Liberal Arts - Open Pathway

The goal of the Liberal Arts program is to engage students in study across multiple disciplines with the goal of cultivating a broad knowledge base and strong skill set that prepares students for the workforce or continued study towards a bachelor's degree. Through study in the arts, humanities, social sciences, mathematics and sciences, students learn to think critically, communicate in multiple mediums, conduct research, and solve complex problems.

Liberal Arts - Open Pathway Online Accelerated

The Open Pathway Online Accelerated Program allows students to complete their Liberal Arts Degree in less than 18 months with a fully virtual experience. Course options include Zoom classes and asynchronous online classes. The goal of the Liberal Arts program is to engage students in study across multiple disciplines with the goal of cultivating a broad knowledge base and strong skill set that prepares students for the workforce or continued study towards a bachelor's degree.

Liberal Arts - Psychology Concentration

The goal of the Liberal Arts program is to engage students in study across multiple disciplines with the goal of cultivating a broad knowledge base and strong skill set that prepares students for the workforce or continued study towards a bachelor's degree. Through study in the arts, humanities, social sciences, mathematics and sciences, students learn to think critically, communicate in multiple mediums, conduct research, and solve complex problems.

Liberal Arts - Science Concentration

The AA in Liberal Arts-Science Concentration provides students with opportunities to explore the sciences along with other academic fields that are inherently integrated with science. Students who are interested in transferring to BA/BS programs in biology or health science will be advised to take the traditional sequence of science and math courses complimented by study in the gamut of other liberal arts courses.

Massage Therapy

The Massage Therapy Certificate program prepares graduates for rewarding careers as licensed massage therapists in private practice, hospitals, chiropractic offices, wellness centers, cruise ships, spas, resorts and fitness centers. The program, which can be completed in as little as 12 months or 24 months, prepares students to enter the field with a broad background and the ability to work with a diverse group of clients and health care providers.

Medical Laboratory Technician

Medical Laboratory Technicians (MLTs) play a critical role in the detection, diagnosis, and treatment of disease. MLTs perform highly complex laboratory procedures ranging from detailed manual techniques to sophisticated computerized technology. Opportunities for employment for the MLT include hospital and reference laboratories, physician offices, clinics, forensic laboratories, pharmaceutical companies, and research facilities.

Nursing (LPN to RN - Direct Entry)

Students who complete the RVCC Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) Program may wish to apply for direct entry to the ASN-RN (Associate of Science Degree in Nursing) Program. There are limited spaces available and selection is based on successful completion of the RVCC LPN Program within the past two years and a current PN license.

Nursing (LPN to RN - Direct Entry) - Accelerated

Students who complete the RVCC Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) Program may wish to apply for direct entry to the ASN-RN (Associate of Science Degree in Nursing) Program. There are limited spaces available and selection is based on successful completion of the RVCC LPN Program within the past two years and a current PN license.

Nursing (LPN to RN - Program Bridge)

The LPN to RN program bridge is designed to expand upon the previous education of the Licensed Practical Nurse. After successfully completing the 4-credit ADNR197R LPN to RN Program Bridge with a B- or greater, students enter the Registered Nurse program in the second year at the senior level. Students that complete the final two semesters with a grade of B- or greater graduate with an Associate of Science Degree in Nursing.

Nursing (Practical / LPN)

Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) are important members of the healthcare team. The LPN duties include providing routine care, observing patients' health, assisting doctors and registered nurses, and communicating with patients and their families. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Program prepares the student for the beginning level of practice and for the National Licensure Examination-PN (NCLEX-PN) for Practical Nurses.

Nursing (Registered / RN)

The Associate of Science Degree in Nursing (ASN) Program prepares the student for beginning level of practice and for National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) for Registered Nurses (RN). Graduates are prepared to enter the nursing profession as safe and effective health care professionals who contribute to the health and wellness of their communities. Upon graduation, students are qualified for immediate employment in a variety of healthcare settings.

Nursing (Registered / RN) - Accelerated

The Associate of Science Degree in Nursing (ASN) Program prepares the student for beginning level of practice and for National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) for Registered Nurses (RN). Graduates are prepared to enter the nursing profession as safe and effective health care professionals who contribute to the health and wellness of their communities. Upon graduation, students are qualified for immediate employment in a variety of healthcare settings.

Occupational Therapy Assistant

Occupational therapy is the profession for individuals who enjoy solving challenging problems that help people of all ages overcome physical, developmental, mental and/or emotional disabilities and achieve independence. The need for therapists will grow well into the 21st century, reflecting the importance of function, prevention of disability, and promotion of health.

Phlebotomy

A career as a Phlebotomy Technician is a rewarding path for someone who desires to work directly with patients. The phlebotomist is often the first contact a patient has with the clinical laboratory and phlebotomists must use care and skill to obtain blood specimens from patients for analysis in the clinical laboratory. Technologists and physicians depend upon the phlebotomist to collect quality patient specimens in order to produce quality laboratory results.

Physical Therapist Assistant

The PTA program prepares students to work under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist. The program also prepares students for the PTA national licensure examination. This Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program at River Valley Community College is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).

Radiologic Technology

The acquisition of medical imaging is usually carried out by the radiographer, often known as a radiologic technologist. Radiography includes diagnostic radiography as well as additional imaging modalities such as mammography, computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), PET-CT, PET-MRI, cardiac-interventional radiography, and bone densitometry.

Respiratory Therapy

Respiratory Therapists are health care specialists who evaluate, test and treat people with breathing disorders. They are also a vital member of the hospitals' emergency team, protecting the airway and adjusting life support equipment. Working under the supervision of a physician, and alongside other health care professionals, the Respiratory Therapist will use oxygen, medications and various procedures to help the lungs to function adequately.

Social Services

The Social Services Program has a strong core focusing on key foundational knowledge and skills needed in helping professions. Working with an advisor, students select program electives that align with their career goals.

Social Services Certificate

The Social Services Program has a strong core focusing on key foundational knowledge and skills needed in helping professions. Working with an advisor, students select program electives that align with their career goals.