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The Court Reporter program is a two-year program leading to a certificate or an A.A.S degree. Court Reporters capture and document each word spoken, action taken or gestures made within the courtroom using various technologies. They are employed in courtrooms, for freelance firms, as Captioners, or doing CART (communications access realtime translation). Demand for court reporters is expected to soar in the next 5 years across the United States, with more than 5,500 new job openings. Students can expect an annual starting salary of $45,000 - $60,000.* Upon successful completion of this program the student will have the skills required to sit for the Kansas Certified Court Reporter (CCR) exam administered by the Kansas State Board of Examiners of Court Reporters and the Registered Professional Reporter (RPR) credential administered by the National Court Reporters Association (NCRA).
*US Bureau of Labor Statistics (2021)
Prerequisites
The degree-seeking student will need to demonstrate proficiencies in reading and English based on the Mandatory Placement Policy. Some of the courses in this curriculum have specific prerequisites.
Certificate Program Outcomes
- Maintain or increase transcribing skills to 50 wpm to produce and transcribe legal forms and court/deposition documents.
- Demonstrate a strong academic background in English, grammar, word usage, punctuation, legal terminology and principles of medical terminology so they will understand the vocabulary and material with which the working reporter deals.
- Verbally, and in writing, demonstrate competence in appropriate vocabulary knowledge and usage.
- Produce transcriptions and real time writing from depositions, interrogatories and court proceedings as they relate to the working reporter.
- Demonstrate machine shorthand speed to a level of 225 wpm with two voices at 95% accuracy in order to be eligible to take the Kansas Certified Court Reporter (CCR) exam administered by the Kansas State Board of Examiners of Court Reporters and the Registered Professional Reporter (RPR) credential administered by the National Court Reporters Association (NCRA).
Degree Program Outcomes
- Apply the knowledge gained in the certificate program and general education courses to demonstrate competence as a court reporter.
Course Sequence
The listing that follows is a recommended sequence of courses. The student should consult with an advisor for individualized needs specific to their academic situation and flexibility of course sequencing order.
NOTE: Progress in theory and speed classes is very individualized. Students make progress at different rates, dependent of amount of time spent practicing and quality of practice. Students should plan to spend a minimum of 10-15 hours outside of class weekly practicing on their steno machines.
Students may need to repeat speed classes to meet speed/accuracy requirements. Students repeating speed classes will incur additional tuition charges.
For More Information Contact:
Program advisor:
Ruthie Wark, 785-248-2797
rwark@neosho.edu
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