Academic Program Model

Court Reporting Technology (AAS.CRT)

Court Reporting Technology features a comprehensive study of a high-tech, potentially well-paying profession in one of two specializations. The court reporting profession prepares students for careers in the judicial setting as either official or freelance court reporters. The Captioning specialization prepares students for careers providing captioning for broadcast television and internet programs working with the deaf or hard-of-hearing population providing instantaneous text translation in education, civic, and corporate settings. Students will have the ability to apply skills and knowledge learned for entry-level employment. They will demonstrate proficient skills in the use of real-time technology and implement professional skills in preparing accurate, instantaneous text translations.

FIRST YEAR
First Semester		Hours
ENG-095	Business English ENG-095 Business English Using critical thinking skills, students will study and reinforce the basics of the English language as they apply to business communications. Emphasis is placed on grammar, punctuation, spelling, word usage, and sentence structure. Course Outline	3.0
CRT-043	Intro to Court Reporting/CART CRT-043 Intro to Court Reporting/CART Comprehensive survey of the field of court reporting. Examination of history of reporting, equipment needs and technological trends, role of working reporter within legal system, business environment, and educational system. Course Outline	1.0
CRT-040	Speedbuilding I CRT-040 Speedbuilding I Speedbuilding to level 1. Students perfect foundational real time writing skills and establish keyboard mastery through practice of finger drills and sentence drills involving high-frequency words and phrases. Speeds increase weekly to encourage steady progress. Accompanies lessons in CRT-047. Course Outline	2.5
CRT-041	Speedbuilding I Lab CRT-041 Speedbuilding I Lab Speedbuilding to level 1. Students perfect foundational real time writing skills and establish keyboard mastery through practice of finger drills and sentence drills involving high-frequency words and phrases. Speeds increase weekly to encourage steady progress. Accompanies lessons in CRT-047. Course Outline	.5
CRT-047	Machine Shorthand Theory CRT-047 Machine Shorthand Theory A beginning course in machine shorthand theory. Students will receive instruction in real time, conflict-free writing for court reporters, captioners, and CART providers. Course Outline	4.0
SFS-101	Strategies for Success SFS-101 Strategies for Success Designed to improve student performance in college and beyond. Topics include: college resources; identification of college and career goals; implementation of study, note-taking, and test-taking strategies; and development of life management skills including time management, stress management, and relationship skills. Course Outline	2.0
	Semester Totals	13.0
Second Semester
CRT-084	Medical & Legal Terminology CRT-084 Medical & Legal Terminology A court reporter's course in medical terminology that covers medical word parts, going over primary terms, then reviewing structure and functions of the body systems. Legal terminology gives knowledge and understanding of commonly-used words in a courtroom. Course Outline	3.0
BUS-141	Business Communications BUS-141 Business Communications Provides students practical strategies for improving written and oral communication, including employment communication, in business settings. Course Outline	3.0
BIO-050	Basic Anatomy & Physiology BIO-050 Basic Anatomy & Physiology This course provides an understanding of anatomical structures and functions of the human body. Course Outline	4.0
CRT-045	Speedbuilding II CRT-045 Speedbuilding II Introduces students to two-voice material. Speedbuilding to level 2. Writing fluency continues to be focus as students practice at speeds ranging from 80-120 wpm. Readbacks daily, testing weekly at 80-100 wpm Course Outline	2.5
CRT-046	Speedbuilding II Lab CRT-046 Speedbuilding II Lab Introduces students to two-voice material. Speedbuilding to level 2. Writing fluency continues to be focus as students practice at speeds ranging from 80-120 wpm. Readbacks daily, testing weekly at 80-100 wpm. Course Outline	.5
	Semester Totals	13.0
Third Semester
CRT-050	Speedbuilding III CRT-050 Speedbuilding III Introduces students to jury charge and literary material. Speedbuilding to level 3. Continued focus on concentration and fluency as students practice at speeds from 110-130 wpm. Readbacks daily, testing weekly 100-120 wpm. Course Outline	2.5
CRT-051	Speedbuilding III Lab CRT-051 Speedbuilding III Lab Introduces students to jury charge and literary material. Speedbuilding to level 3. Continued focus on concentration and fluency as students practice at speeds from 110-130 wpm. Readbacks daily, testing weekly 100-120 wpm. Course Outline	.5
CRT-055	Speedbuilding IV CRT-055 Speedbuilding IV Speedbuilding to level 4. Continued exposure to material experienced daily by reporters. Continued focus on concentration and fluency and advanced theory principles as students practice at speeds from 130-150 wpm. Course Outline	2.5
CRT-056	Speedbuilding IV Lab CRT-056 Speedbuilding IV Lab Speedbuilding to level 4. Continued exposure to material experienced daily by reporters. Continued focus on concentration and fluency and advanced theory principles as students practice at speeds from 130-150 wpm. Course Outline	.5
	Semester Totals	6.0

SECOND YEAR
First Semester		Hours
CRT-060	Speedbuilding V CRT-060 Speedbuilding V Speedbuilding to level 5. Continued student exposure to material experienced daily by reporters. Continued focus on concentration and fluency and advanced theory principles as students practice at speeds from 150-170 wpm. Course Outline	2.5
CRT-061	Speedbuilding V Lab CRT-061 Speedbuilding V Lab Speedbuilding to level 5. Continued student exposure to material experienced daily by reporters. Continued focus on concentration and fluency and advanced theory principles as students practice at speeds from 150-170 wpm. Readbacks daily, testing weekly at 150-170 wpm. Course Outline	.5
CRT-065	Speedbuilding VI CRT-065 Speedbuilding VI Speedbuilding to level 6 on two-voice, literary, and jury charge material. Continued to focus on concentration and fluency and advanced theory principles as students practice at speeds from 160-200 wpm. Course Outline	2.5
CRT-066	Speedbuilding VI Lab CRT-066 Speedbuilding VI Lab Speedbuilding to level 6 on two-voice, literary, and jury charge material. Continued to focus on concentration and fluency and advanced theory principles as students practice at speeds from 160-200 wpm. Readback daily; testing weekly 160-180 wpm. Course Outline	.5
PSY-271	Intr/Psychology PSY-271 Intr/Psychology Focuses on psychology as a science, introducing Concepts, research methods and research in a variety of subfields, including neuroscience, sensation and perception, consciousness, learning and memory, cognition, motivation and emotion, development, personality, disorders and therapy, and social psychology. Course Outline	3.0
CRT-068	Proofreading Skill Development CRT-068 Proofreading Skill Development Proofreading Skill Development Focuses on applying proofreading and editing skills to transcripts. Increases accuracy of editing with regard to placement of punctuation marks and spelling. Course Outline	3.0
	Semester Totals	12.0
Second Semester
CRT-072	Courtroom Procedures CRT-072 Courtroom Procedures Focuses on the role of the official and freelance reporter, including communication skills, professional image, confidentiality of proceedings, preparation of deposition/court transcripts, deadlines, marking and handling exhibits, storing notes, reporting techniques and ethics, including NCRA Code of Ethics. Course Outline	3.0
CRT-070	Speedbuilding VII CRT-070 Speedbuilding VII Speedbuilding to level 7. Continued exposure to material experienced daily by reporters. Continued focus on concentration and fluency and advanced theory principles as students practice at speeds from 180-225 wpm. Readback daily; weekly testing at 180-200 wpm. Course Outline	2.5
CRT-071	Speedbuilding VII Lab CRT-071 Speedbuilding VII Lab Speedbuilding to level 7. Continued exposure to material experienced daily by reporters. Continued focus on concentration and fluency and advanced theory principles as students practice at speeds from 180-225 wpm. Readback daily; weekly testing at 180-200 wpm. Course Outline	.5
CRT-075	Speedbuilding VIII CRT-075 Speedbuilding VIII Speedbuilding to level 8 on two-voice material. Continued student exposure to material experienced daily by reporters with focus on medical testimony. Continued focus on concentration and fluency and advanced theory principles as students practice speeds from 200-240 wpm. Course Outline	2.5
CRT-076	Speedbuilding VIII Lab CRT-076 Speedbuilding VIII Lab Speedbuilding to level 8 on two-voice material. Continued student exposure to material experienced daily by reporters with focus on medical testimony. Continued focus on concentration and fluency and advanced theory principles as students practice speeds from 200-240 wpm. Course Outline	.5
CRT-082	Court Reporting Technology CRT-082 Court Reporting Technology Students learn to use computer-aided transcription software to complete transcripts and write in real-time. Course Outline	3.0
CRT-090	CSR Exam Preparation CRT-090 CSR Exam Preparation Preparation for Illinois CSR exam. Speedbuilding at 180-225 wpm on literary, jury charge, and Q&A material. Preparation for Written Knowledge Portion of CSR by reviewing grammar, vocabulary, technology. Practice on past CSR exams and RealTime Coach. Course Outline	3.0
CRT-083	Court Reporting Internship CRT-083 Court Reporting Internship Internships will include a minimum of 40 hours of actual writing time. Students are mentored by supervising freelance and official reporters. Coursework includes resume and application letter, job-seeking skills, income tax and financial planning information. Course Outline	1.0
	Semester Totals	16.0

Total Program Hours

60.0

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*	There are prerequisites, course requisites, or minimum
*	placement test scores for this course.
**	Electives must be approved by the Program Coordinator
+	Course only offered fall semester
++	Course only offered spring and summer semester
+++	Course only offered spring semester
++++	Course offered in summer term only
^	SOS 050 Human Relations and PSY 271 Introduction to
^	Psychology cannot be used as a social science elective
^^	Consult Academic Advisor for appropriate course
^^^	Course requires a 30-hour practicum experience in addition
^^^	to classroom lecture hours
^^^^	ECE 120 and ECE 125 must be taken the same semester