Court Reporting Technology
Associate of Applied Science
[ To be Determined ]
Court reporters create word-for-word transcriptions at trials, depositions, and other legal proceedings. Some realtime reporters provide captioning for television and real-time translation for deaf or hard-of-hearing people at public events, at business meetings, or in classrooms. Most court reporters work for state or local governments in courts or legislatures. However, some work remotely in broadcast captioning from either their home or a central office or as a Communications Access Realtime Translation (CART) provider in schools, seminars, or meetings. There are postsecondary certificate programs and degree options for the realtime reporting career. Many states require realtime reporters who work in legal settings to be licensed or certified by a professional association such as the National Verbatim Reporters Association or the National Court Reporters Association.
CIP Code: 220303
Program Code: 8952
First Year
First Semester — 15 hrs
Course
Title
Hours
Description
CRT-1153
Realtime Reporting Procedures
3
This course is a study of the criminal and civil law process. The role of the reporter in trials, depositions, and congressional and administrative hearings; transcript preparation and formatting; proofreading; marking exhibits; indexing and storing notes; judicial and freelance reporting techniques; and proper use of library and reference materials; instruction in the National Court Reporters Association (NCRA) Code of Professional Ethics; and an introduction to captioning and Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) are included.
CRT-1113
Stenotype Machine Shorthand I
3
This course provides instruction in writing the spoken word with punctuation using a stenotype realtime translation theory to provide instantaneous English translation with speed and accuracy development.
CRT-1123
Stenotype Machine Shorthand II
3
This course is a continuation of Stenotype Machine Shorthand I. Emphasis is placed on machine theory reinforcement, vocabulary, dictionary building, and speed development using carefully graded and timed practice material.
CRT-1163
Realtime Report Eng & GrammarI
3
This course is an in-depth analysis and application of modern English and grammar usage. The course includes the writing experience with attention to the basic mechanical and structural elements of the writing process. The course is offered to meet the foundation needed for English, grammar, and punctuation of the spoken word taught in CRT 1173 Realtime Reporting English & Grammar II.
ENG-1113
English Composition I
3
English 1113 prepares the student to think critically and compose texts for academic and professional rhetorical situations. Three hours lecture.
Second Semester — 15 hrs
Course
Title
Hours
Description
CRT-2113
Stenotype Machine ShorthandIII
3
This is a continuation course of Stenotype Machine Shorthand II. Emphasis is placed on advanced vocabulary, dictionary building, and speed development of medical and technical dictation using carefully graded and timed practice material.
CRT-2173
Judicial DictionaryDevelopment
3
In this course, the student will continue to build a dictionary for judicial reporting. Emphasis is placed on development of briefs and phrases, application through speed development, realtime transcription of dictated material through live, online, or electronic media not limited to two-voice and multi-voice testimony, literary, jury charge, and current events.
CRT-2163
Realtime Reporting Technology
3
This course is an in-depth analysis of judicial reporter-related technology concepts in realtime reporting, communication access realtime translation (CART), captioning and legal videography, and the vocabulary associated therewith. Emphasis is placed on the process of realtime transcription through the use of computer-aided transcription systems and video applications for the realtime reporter.
CRT-1133
Speed Building I
3
This course is an initial course for building speed using the stenotype machine or voice writing equipment in taking dictation at speeds of 20–100 wpm through live, online, or electronic media not limited to two-voice and multi- voice testimony, literary, jury charge, and current events. Salable transcription of dictated material through stenotype notes is required.
CSC-1123*
Computer Applications I
3
This course is designed to teach computer applications to include: word processing, electronic spreadsheet, database management, presentation design, and electronic communications. Three hours lecture.
SPT-1113*
Public Speaking
3
Study and practice in making speeches for a variety of public forums. Major emphasis is placed on effective speech preparation and delivery. Three hours lecture.
* Choose either Computer Applications or Public Speaking
Summer
Summer — 6 hrs
Course
Title
Hours
Description
CRT-1143
Speed Building II
3
This is a continuation course for building speed using the stenotype machine in taking dictation at speeds of 120–140 wpm through live, online, or electronic media not limited to two-voice and multi-voice testimony, literary, jury charge, and current events. Salable transcription of dictated material through stenotype notes is required.
CRT-2143
Speed Building IV
3
This is a continuation course for building speed in taking dictation using a stenotype machine at speeds of 160–180 wpm through live, online, or electronic media not limited to two-voice and multi-voice testimony, literary, jury charge, and current events. Salable transcription of dictated material through stenotype notes is required.