Court Reporting: Judicial
The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Court Reporting: Judicial program helps to prepare students with the knowledge and skills required for court reporting. Court reporters work for the government, courts, corporations, freelance reporting agencies, and closed captioning industries. GateWay Community College is one of the few community colleges to offer a National Court Reporters Association (NCRA) approved court reporting program. Coursework includes realtime machine shorthand, speed development, transcription, and overview in video application. Hands-on experiences include a judicial internship. Upon completion of the program, graduates will be eligible to enter the court reporting profession subject to any and all individual state requirements. For students who wish to pursue a degree, an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Court Reporting: Judicial is also available.
Details
45 wpm typing speed based on typing test at GateWay assessment center.
Students must pass two timed writings of five minutes with a minimum speed of 45 wpm in order to complete this certificate.
Transcript(s) of high school graduation OR equivalent must be on file in the Admissions and Records Office.
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.
This pathway map will help you gain the expertise needed to:
- Operate a computer-aided transcription (CAT) system and related technologies using translate, edit, and print functions.
- Demonstrate listening and concentration skills to write realtime, conflict-free machine shorthand with accuracy to meet industry standards.
- Convert spoken word to realtime transcription applying the rules of grammar, spelling, punctuation, and capitalization.
- Demonstrate a broad knowledge of socio-cultural, academic, medical, legal, and professional language.
- Use relevant local, national, and international current events to build a comprehensive machine shorthand vocabulary.
- Differentiate between the various levels and responsibilities of judiciary systems.
- Employ the National Court Reporters Association (NCRA) Code of Professional Ethics to guide professional practice.
- Demonstrate the ability to work independently and collaborate with others.
- Demonstrate detail-oriented work in a timely manner with a commitment to continuous improvement.
- Communicate effectively in a judicial setting.
Successful completion of this certificate may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Maricopa County-based annual median wages* for this certificate. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.
Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners
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Course Sequence by Term
The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:
- Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Pathway Planner tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
- The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
- Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
- Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.
Full-time Sequence
Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.
Term 1
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIS105 or BPC110 | Survey of Computer Information Systems or Computer Usage and Applications | OR Demonstrated proficiency in computer usage and word processing as determined by Program Director | CS | 0–3 | |
| CTR101 | Court Reporting: Machine Shorthand Theory Block I | Critical course Gateway course | 6 | ||
| HCC145 or HCC145++ or HCC146 | Medical Terminology for Health Care Professionals or Medical Terminology for Health Care Professionals I, II, III or Common Medical Terminology for Health Care Professionals | 1–3 |
Term 2
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CTR102 | Court Reporting: Machine Shorthand Theory Block II | Critical course | 6 | ||
| CTR105 | Court Reporting: Punctuation and Grammar | 1 | |||
| CTR106 | Court Reporting: Legal Terminology | Critical course | 1 | ||
| CTR215 | Computer-Aided Transcription | 3 |
Term 3
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CTR251AA | Court Reporting Skill Building: Block III Literary Material | 4 | |||
| CTR251AB | Court Reporting Skill Building: Block III Jury Charge Material | 4 | |||
| CTR251AC | Court Reporting Skill Building: Block III Question/Answer Testimony Material | 6 |
Term 4
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CTR252AA | Court Reporting Skill Building: Block IV Literary Material | 4 | |||
| CTR252AB | Court Reporting Skill Building: Block IV Jury Charge Material | 4 | |||
| CTR252AC | Court Reporting Skill Building: Block IV Question/Answer Testimony Material | 6 | |||
| CTR209 | Judicial Procedures for Court Reporting | 3 |
Term 5
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CTR211 | Judicial Internship | 1 | |||
| CTR253AA | Court Reporting Skill Building: Block V Literary Material | 4 | |||
| CTR253AB | Court Reporting Skill Building: Block V Jury Charge Material | 4 | |||
| CTR253AC | Court Reporting Skill Building: Block V Question/Answer Testimony Material | 6 |
Part-time Sequence
Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.
Term 1
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CTR101 | Court Reporting: Machine Shorthand Theory Block I | Critical course Gateway course | 6 | ||
| CIS105 or BPC110 | Survey of Computer Information Systems or Computer Usage and Applications | OR Demonstrated proficiency in computer usage and word processing as determined by Program Director | CS | 0–3 | |
| HCC145 or HCC145++ or HCC146 | Medical Terminology for Health Care Professionals or Medical Terminology for Health Care Professionals I, II, III or Common Medical Terminology for Health Care Professionals | 1–3 |
Term 2
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CTR102 | Court Reporting: Machine Shorthand Theory Block II | Critical course | 6 | ||
| CTR105 | Court Reporting: Punctuation and Grammar | 1 | |||
| CTR106 | Court Reporting: Legal Terminology | Critical course | 1 | ||
| CTR215 | Computer-Aided Transcription | 3 |
Term 3
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CTR251AA | Court Reporting Skill Building: Block III Literary Material | 4 | |||
| CTR251AB | Court Reporting Skill Building: Block III Jury Charge Material | 4 | |||
| CTR251AC | Court Reporting Skill Building: Block III Question/Answer Testimony Material | 6 |
Term 4
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CTR252AA | Court Reporting Skill Building: Block IV Literary Material | 4 | |||
| CTR252AB | Court Reporting Skill Building: Block IV Jury Charge Material | 4 | |||
| CTR252AC | Court Reporting Skill Building: Block IV Question/Answer Testimony Material | 6 |
Term 5
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CTR253AA | Court Reporting Skill Building: Block V Literary Material | 4 | |||
| CTR253AB | Court Reporting Skill Building: Block V Jury Charge Material | 4 | |||
| CTR253AC | Court Reporting Skill Building: Block V Question/Answer Testimony Material | 6 |
Term 6
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CTR209 | Judicial Procedures for Court Reporting | 3 | |||
| CTR211 | Judicial Internship | 1 |
Gateway Course = Generally the first major-specific course in a pathway.
Critical Course = A course that is highly predictive of future success in a pathway.
- CS = Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application
Students must earn a grade of C or better for all courses required within the program.
Course Sequence total credits may differ from the program information located on the MCCCD curriculum website due to program and system design.
View MCCCD’s curriculum website for the Certificate of Completion in Court Reporting: Judicial (https://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm11?id=143578).
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