Academic Programs

Court Reporting and Captioning (AAS.CRT)

The court reporting program prepares students for careers in the judicial setting as either official or freelance court reporters. Students are also prepared 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. They will demonstrate proficient skills in the use of real-time technology and implement professional skills in preparing accurate, instantaneous text translations.

Program requirements may change over time. Specific degree/graduation requirements are determined by a degree audit.

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Catalog Term Year: 2023 Spring

First Year
First Semester

CORECRT-043

Credit Hours: 1.00

CORECRT-047

Credit Hours: 4.00

GENCRT-067

Credit Hours: 3.00

GENSFS-101

Credit Hours: 2.00

GENBIO-050

Credit Hours: 4.00

First Year
Second Semester

CORECRT-084

Credit Hours: 3.00

CORECRT-040

Credit Hours: 3.00

CORECRT-045

Credit Hours: 3.00

GENBUS-141

Credit Hours: 3.00

First Year
Summer Term

CORECRT-050

Credit Hours: 3.00

Second Year
First Semester

CORECRT-055

Credit Hours: 3.00

CORECRT-060

Credit Hours: 3.00

CORECRT-068

Credit Hours: 3.00

GENPSY-271

Credit Hours: 3.00

Second Year
Second Semester

CORECRT-072

Credit Hours: 3.00

CORECRT-065

Credit Hours: 3.00

CORECRT-070

Credit Hours: 3.00

CORECRT-085

Credit Hours: 3.00

Second Year
Summer Term

CORECRT-075

Credit Hours: 3.00

CORECRT-090

Credit Hours: 3.00

CORECRT-083

Credit Hours: 1.00

FIRST YEAR
First Semester			Hours
GEN	CRT-067	Court Reporting Comm I CRT-067 Court Reporting Comm I Study of basic rules of English grammar as they apply to the production of transcripts of the spoken word in the reporting field. Course Outline	3.0
CORE	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
CORE	CRT-047	Machine Shorthand Theory CRT-047 Machine Shorthand Theory A beginning course in machine shorthand theory. Students will receive instruction in realtime, conflict-free writing for court reporters, captioners, and CART providers. (Repeatable 3 times) Course Outline	4.0
GEN	SFS-101	Strategies for Success SFS-101 Strategies for Success Designed to improve student performance in college and beyond. Topics include: introduction to college resources; identification of college and career goals; implementation of study and test-taking strategies; and development of life management skills, including time and stress management. Course Outline	2.0
GEN	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
	Semester Totals		14.0
Second Semester
CORE	CRT-084	Medical & Legal Terminology I CRT-084 Medical & Legal Terminology I 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. (Repeatable 3 times) Course Outline	3.0
GEN	BUS-141	Business Communications BUS-141 Business Communications Provides students with practical strategies for improving written and oral communication, including employment communication, in business settings. Course Outline	3.0
CORE	CRT-040	Speedbuilding I CRT-040 Speedbuilding I Students perfect foundational realtime writing skills and establish keyboard mastery through practice of finger drills and sentence drills involving high-frequency words and phrases. Introduces students to literary material. Students practice at speeds up to 80 wpm. (Repeatable 3 times) Course Outline	3.0
CORE	CRT-045	Speedbuilding II CRT-045 Speedbuilding II Introduces students to jury charge and two-voice material. Writing fluency continues to be the focus as students practice at speeds ranging from 80-120 wpm. (Repeatable 3 times) Course Outline	3.0
	Semester Totals		12.0
Summer Term
CORE	CRT-050	Speedbuilding III CRT-050 Speedbuilding III Continued focus on concentration and fluency as students practice at speeds from 110-130 wpm. (Repeatable 3 times) Course Outline	3.0
	Semester Totals		3.0

SECOND YEAR
First Semester			Hours
CORE	CRT-055	Speedbuilding IV CRT-055 Speedbuilding IV Continued exposure to material experienced daily by reporters. Continued focus on concentration, fluency and advanced theory principles as students practice at speeds from 130-150 wpm. (Repeatable 3 times) Course Outline	3.0
CORE	CRT-060	Speedbuilding V CRT-060 Speedbuilding V Continued student exposure to material experienced daily by reporters. Continued focus on concentration, fluency and advanced theory principles as students practice at speeds from 150-170 wpm. (Repeatable 3 times) Course Outline	3.0
CORE	CRT-068	Court Reporting Comm II CRT-068 Court Reporting Comm II 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. (Repeatable 3 times) Course Outline	3.0
GEN	PSY-271	Intr/Psychology PSY-271 Intr/Psychology Focuses on psychology as a science, presenting 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
	Semester Totals		12.0
Second Semester
CORE	CRT-072	Courtroom Procedures & Technology CRT-072 Courtroom Procedures & Technology 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. (Repeatable 3 times) Course Outline	3.0
CORE	CRT-065	Speedbuilding VI CRT-065 Speedbuilding VI Continued exposure to material experienced daily by reporters. Continued focus on concentration, fluency and advanced theory principles as students practice at speeds from 160-200 wpm. (Repeatable 3 times) Course Outline	3.0
CORE	CRT-070	Speedbuilding VII CRT-070 Speedbuilding VII Continued exposure to material experienced daily by reporters. Continued focus on concentration, fluency and advanced theory principles as students practice at speeds from 180-225 wpm. (Repeatable 3 times) Course Outline	3.0
CORE	CRT-085	Medical & Legal Terminology II CRT-085 Medical & Legal Terminology II 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
	Semester Totals		12.0
Summer Term
CORE	CRT-075	Speedbuilding VIII CRT-075 Speedbuilding VIII Continued student exposure to material experienced daily by reporters with focus on medical testimony. Continued focus on concentration, fluency and advanced theory principles as students practice speeds from 200-240 wpm. (Repeatable 3 times) Course Outline	3.0
CORE	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 and technology. Practice on past CSR exams and RealTime Coach. (Repeatable 3 times) Course Outline	3.0
CORE	CRT-083	Court Reporting Internship CRT-083 Court Reporting Internship Provides students with an opportunity to observe, apply knowledge and gain experience writing. Number of hours of actual writing time varies by specialization. Students will write under the supervision of a practicing reporter using machine steno technology. Course Outline	1.0
	Semester Totals		7.0

Total Program Hours

60.0

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Faculty Contact: Lisa S. Earp234-5356

* There are prerequisites, corequisites, or minimum placement test scores for this course.
** Consult Academic Advisor for appropriate course
FA Course only offered fall semester
SP Course only offered spring semester
SU Course offered in summer term only

Court Reporting and Captioning (AAS.CRT)

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Catalog Term Year: 2023 Spring

First YearFirst Semester

First YearSecond Semester

First YearSummer Term

Second YearFirst Semester

Second YearSecond Semester

Second YearSummer Term

CRT-067Court Reporting Comm I

CRT-043Intro to Court Reporting/CART

CRT-047Machine Shorthand Theory

SFS-101Strategies for Success

BIO-050Basic Anatomy & Physiology

Semester Totals

CRT-084Medical & Legal Terminology I

BUS-141Business Communications

CRT-040Speedbuilding I

CRT-045Speedbuilding II

Semester Totals

CRT-050Speedbuilding III

Semester Totals

CRT-055Speedbuilding IV

CRT-060Speedbuilding V

CRT-068Court Reporting Comm II

PSY-271Intr/Psychology

Semester Totals

CRT-072Courtroom Procedures & Technology

CRT-065Speedbuilding VI

CRT-070Speedbuilding VII

CRT-085Medical & Legal Terminology II

Semester Totals

CRT-075Speedbuilding VIII

CRT-090CSR Exam Preparation

CRT-083Court Reporting Internship

Semester Totals

Total Program Hours

First Year
First Semester

First Year
Second Semester

First Year
Summer Term

Second Year
First Semester

Second Year
Second Semester

Second Year
Summer Term

CRT-067
Court Reporting Comm I

CRT-043
Intro to Court Reporting/CART

CRT-047
Machine Shorthand Theory

SFS-101
Strategies for Success

BIO-050
Basic Anatomy & Physiology

CRT-084
Medical & Legal Terminology I

BUS-141
Business Communications

CRT-040
Speedbuilding I

CRT-045
Speedbuilding II

CRT-050
Speedbuilding III

CRT-055
Speedbuilding IV

CRT-060
Speedbuilding V

CRT-068
Court Reporting Comm II

PSY-271
Intr/Psychology

CRT-072
Courtroom Procedures & Technology

CRT-065
Speedbuilding VI

CRT-070
Speedbuilding VII

CRT-085
Medical & Legal Terminology II

CRT-075
Speedbuilding VIII

CRT-090
CSR Exam Preparation

CRT-083
Court Reporting Internship