Court Reporting Courses

1 unit

Work Experience Units: 1

Acceptable for credit: California State University

This course provides supervised internship training mandated by the Court Reporters Board of California. Transcript production of actual court and deposition proceedings is required in this course. Pass/No Pass Only

128-140 hours

Students have the opportunity to study and apply beginning-level computercompatible stenographic theory necessary to write and read back basic English vocabulary at 30 words per minute with 90 percent accuracy.

48-54 hours

Students have the opportunity to enhance and apply their understanding of theory concepts and improve their stenographic and voice-writing skills through supervised practice in preparation for speed-building courses leading to employment in court reporting and related fields.

128-140 hours

Advisory: NCCC 001

Students have the opportunity to study and apply intermediate-level computer-compatible stenographic theory necessary to write and read back English vocabulary at 40 words per minute with 95% accuracy. Prefixes, suffixes, advanced numbering options, and compressed word beginnings and endings are introduced.

48-54 hours

Advisory: NCCC 003

Students have the opportunity to learn and apply speed-building techniques through highly-structured instructor-facilitated stenographic machine writing and/or voice writing practice tailored to individual skill level. Effective application of deliberate practice components include motivation, preexisting knowledge, immediate informative feedback, and repetition for skill reinforcement and development.

128-140 hours

Advisory: NCCC 002

Students have the opportunity to complete final stenographic machine theory lessons and refine machine shorthand skills at 60 words per minute with 97 percent accuracy.

48-54 hours

Students have the opportunity to learn and apply speed-building techniques through highly-structured instructor-facilitated stenographic machine and voice writing practice tailored to individual skill level within the 160-220 word per minute range. Overcoming speed plateaus using various practice techniques will be discussed and applied. The production of accurately formatted four-voice testimony in compliance with Certified Shorthand Reporter examination requirements is presented and applied.

16-18 hours

In this course, students have the opportunity to learn and apply basic software commands to write, edit, create, save, and print files using computeraided stenography transcription software through instructor-facilitated, hands-on practice and application.

48-54 hours

Students have the opportunity to study and apply computer-compatible voice writing theory language and concepts necessary to write and read back basic English vocabulary at 120 words per minute with 90 percent accuracy.

48-54 hours

This course provides students the opportunity to learn the touch system of keyboarding and the basics of Microsoft Word to increase transcriptiondelivery options and provide additional office skills for entry-level office support positions. This course also prepares students to meet the keyboarding requirement per the California court reporting school curriculum code.

190-200 hours

Advisory: NCCC 003

In this course, students have the opportunity to study and apply theory concepts to recognize and create stenographic outlines for standard legal testimony terms and phrases necessary to attain a writing speed of 80 - 100 words per minute. Jury charge and literary material are also covered. Familiarization with transcript formatting requirements, effective practice techniques, professional communications etiquette, and professional association support venues is emphasized through a variety of assignments and class discussion.

112-126 hours

Advisory: NCCC 003

In this course, students have the opportunity to study and apply theory concepts to recognize and create stenographic outlines for standard legal testimony terms and phrases necessary to attain writing speeds of 80 - 100 words per minute. Three and four speaker identification, formatting, and common terminology are also introduced, along with targeted practice material and skill development strategies. Supplemental jury charge and literary material are also covered for continued vocabulary development.

190-200 hours

In this course, students have the opportunity to study and apply theory concepts to recognize and create stenographic and voice writing outlines for standard legal terminology and phraseology in addition to general speech and apply writing skills to attain a writing speed of 120-140 words per minute. Familiarization with workers’ compensation, personal injury, and real estate/property law terminology and corresponding stenographic outlines is emphasized through a variety of lectures, assignments, and class discussions. One five-hour courtroom observation is required.

112-126 hours

Advisory: NCCC 005

In this course, students have the opportunity to study and apply theory concepts to recognize and create stenographic outlines and voice codes for standard legal terms and phrases necessary to attain a writing speed of 120-140 words per minute. Techniques for managing three and four different speakers are introduced. One five-hour courtroom observation is required.

190-200 hours

Advisory: NCCC 012 or NCCC 012M

In this course, students have the opportunity to apply theory concepts to recognize and create stenographic outlines for intermediate-level legal terminology and phraseology necessary to attain a writing speed of 160 words per minute. Machine writing and transcription focuses on proper formatting of dates, standard and military time, currency, case numbers, exhibits, legal citations, and other numeric expressions regularly used in legal proceedings. Lecture content and assignments include how to read and interpret the court calendar and identify and apply information critical to the official court reporter.

112-126 hours

Advisory: NCCC 012M or NCCC 012

In this course, students have the opportunity to study and apply theory concepts to recognize and create stenographic outlines for intermediatelevel legal terms and phrases necessary to attain a writing speed of 160 words per minute with a focus on multi-voice writing and transcription. Correct formatting of numbers as applied in legal transcripts recording multiple speakers is presented and reinforced through class activities and assignments. Lecture content and assignments include how to read and interpret the court calendar to identify and apply information critical to the official court reporter.

190-200 hours

Advisory: NCCC 016 or NCCC 016M

In this course, students have the opportunity to recognize and create stenographic outlines and/or voice writing codes for intermediate to advancedlevel vocabulary, terminology, and phraseology and apply speed-building techniques necessary to attain a writing speed of 180 words per minute. Writing and transcription focuses on application of “realtime” writing skills for court reporting and educational captioning, using literary material and legal transcripts. Lecture content and assignments include captioning terminology, mechanics, etiquette, responsibilities, expectations, and ethical issues facing the live captioner.

112-126 hours

Advisory: NCCC 016M or NCCC 016

In this course, students have the opportunity to recognize and create stenographic outlines for intermediate to advanced-level vocabulary, terminology, and phraseology and apply speed-building techniques necessary to attain a writing speed of 180 words per minute with a focus on multi-voice reporting. Machine and voice writing and transcription also include application of “realtime” writing skills for educational captioning. Lecture content and assignments focus on multi-voice reporting and educational captioning requirements and considerations.

190-200 hours

Advisory: NCCC 018 or NCCC 018M

In this course, students have the opportunity to further refine stenographic outlines and speed-building techniques to attain accurate writing speeds of up to 200 or 220 words per minute with 97.5 and 95 percent accuracy, respectively. Machine writing and transcription focuses on court and deposition terminology and phraseology. Lecture content and assignments include record-keeping requirements, application of State of California Minimum Transcript Standards, frequently-used language in legal proceedings, reference source selection, and requirements for making verbatim records of hearings, meetings, and conventions.

112-126 hours

Advisory: NCCC 018M or NCCC 018

In this course, students have the opportunity to further refine stenographic outlines and speed-building techniques to attain accurate writing speeds of up to 200 and 220 words per minute with 97.5 and 95 percent accuracy, respectively. Machine writing and transcription focuses on multi-voice court and deposition reporting skills. Lecture content and assignments include the responsibilities and duties of official and deposition reporting including reading back; the reporting of testimony and objections; reporting with an interpreter; directing (citing) the witness; certifying questions; and marking, handling, and securing exhibits.

50-54 hours

Students have the opportunity to gain basic understanding, correct spelling, and pronunciation of legal terminology used in courtroom and deposition proceedings and in legal documents. Nineteen basic areas of law, along with examples from real cases, are explained to facilitate better understanding of the terminology. Commonly-used and new legal terms and phrases are also presented and defined. Vocabulary building, pronunciation, and spelling are emphasized along with stenographic machine writing and voice writing outlines.

50-54 hours

Students have the opportunity to gain basic understanding, correct spelling, and pronunciation of English vocabulary in order to prepare for the written portion of the California Certified Shorthand Reporter licensing examinations and to better hear and comprehend English vocabulary in order to accurately write the spoken word for reporting, captioning, transcription, and proofreading careers. Vocabulary building, pronunciation, and spelling are emphasized. Stenographic machine writing and voice writing options are discussed.

50-54 hours

Students have the opportunity to identify and apply the components of English sentence structure, improve their grammar and writing skills, and apply correct punctuation to written text. Proofreading symbols and techniques are also introduced and explained.

50-54 hours

In this course, students have the opportunity to study and apply advanced grammar, punctuation, syntax, and word usage; communication skills; proofreading; and dictation/transcription procedures. Court reporting record keeping and office management software developments are also covered.

32-36 hours

This course includes instruction in developing English vocabulary in a realtime computer-aided transcription software program. Students use an electronic stenographic writing machine or voice writing equipment, a computer, and specialized software. Students have the opportunity to create and/or edit personal computer-aided transcription software dictionaries.

32-36 hours

Advisory: NCCC 008 or NCCC 008M

In this course, students have the opportunity to apply the theory and practice of Computer-Aided Transcription (CAT) as used in court reporting and related careers.

50-54 hours

Students have the opportunity to gain a basic understanding of medical terminology and how word parts are combined to form most medical terms. Root words, prefixes, and suffixes and their meanings are covered along with the use of “combining vowels.” Vocabulary building, pronunciation, and spelling are emphasized. Stenographic machine writing and voice writing options are discussed.

34-38 hours

Advisory: NCCC 008 or NCCC 008M

This course provides students the opportunity to develop and apply stenographic and voice writing skills for the production of transcripts containing standard medical terminology. Terminology common to various medical specialties is explained and anatomical terminology is reviewed. Stenographic and voice-writing outlines are presented. Dictation - from sources including medical publications, case histories, operative reports, and selected medical transcripts from legal proceedings - is provided for hands-on skills practice.

48-54 hours

This course provides information about specific California Code sections that govern the profession of court reporting. Federal and California judicial systems and constitutions are explained, as are “Federal Rules”. Students have the opportunity to gain practical knowledge of the “Business and Professions Code,” “Code of Civil Procedure,” “Code of Regulations,” and “Rules of Court” as they apply to court reporters. Video-recording of court and deposition proceedings and other emerging technologies and their impacts are discussed and ethical issues facing the reporter are examined. This course, in conjunction with NCCC 039, “Court Reporting Codes and Procedures 2,” is designed to prepare students for the California Certified Shorthand Reporters “Professional Practice” examination.

48-54 hours

Advisory: NCCC 038

This course provides information about specific California Code sections that govern the profession of court reporting. Students have the opportunity to become familiar with and understand the meanings of the Civil Code, Evidence Code, Government Code, Labor Code, and Penal Code as these codes apply to the profession of court reporting. Office practices and record-keeping requirements of the professional reporter are reviewed and ethical issues encountered by the reporter are examined. This course, in conjunction with NCCC 038, “Court Reporting Codes and Procedures 1,” is designed to prepare students for the California Certified Shorthand Reporters “Professional Practice” examination.

32-36 hours

Advisory: NCCC 026, NCCC 038 and NCCC 039

This course is designed for the advanced court reporting student preparing to take the written portion of the State of California Certified Shorthand Reporter’s examination. Emphasis is placed on California codes and rules of court of the State of California applicable to court reporting. Medical and legal terminology, English grammar, general vocabulary, specialized punctuation, and proofreading required for the production of official transcripts of court and deposition proceedings are also covered.