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Listed below is a sample sequence of courses. Please meet with an advisor for scheduling options. |
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| Term 1 | (15 Credits) |
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| 10106104 | Realtime Reporting I | 5 |
| 10106144 | Realtime Reporting Orientation | 1 |
| 10106159 | Legal Terminology | 1 |
| 10106184 | English for Realtime Reporters | 1 |
| 10106804 | Realtime Reporting I Lab | 1 |
| 10801195 | Written Communication | 3 |
| 10809198 | Intro to Psychology | 3 |
| Term 2 | (17 Credits) |
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| 10106105 | Realtime Reporting II | 5 |
| 10106158 | Realtime Reporting Technology | 2 |
| 10106805 | Realtime Reporting II Lab | 1 |
| 10801196 | Oral/Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
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| 10801198 | Speech | 3 |
| 10809122 | Intro to American Government | 3 |
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| 10809172 | Race, Ethnic & Diversity Studies | 3 |
| 10809196 | Intro to Sociology | 3 |
| Term 3 | (3 Credits) |
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| 10106108 | Realtime Reporting Speed Development | 3 |
| Term 4 | (16 Credits) |
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| 10106109 | Literary I | 2 |
| 10106128 | Jury Charge I | 2 |
| 10106143 | Judicial Reporting Internship | 1 |
| 10106156 | Testimony I | 3 |
| 10106809 | Literary I Lab | 1 |
| 10106828 | Jury Charge I Lab | 1 |
| 10106859 | Testimony I Lab | 1 |
| 10804144 | Macroeconomics | 3 |
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| 10809195 | Economics | 3 |
| Elective | 2 | |
| Term 5 | (18-19 Credits) |
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| 10106111 | Literary II | 2 |
| 10106129 | Jury Charge II | 2 |
| 10106142 | Judicial Reporting Procedures | 2 |
| 10106146 | Four Voice | 1 |
| 10106157 | Testimony II | 3 |
| 10106171 | Medical Reporting & Terminology | 2 |
| 10106811 | Literary II Lab | 1 |
| 10106829 | Jury Charge II Lab | 1 |
| 10106857 | Testimony II Lab | 1 |
| 10804106 | Intro to College Math | 3 |
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| 10806114 | General Biology | 4 |
Total Credits |
69-70 |
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| Realtime Reporting I - 5 credits Prepares the learners to use machine shorthand to write consonants, vowels, numbers, multi-syllabic words, multi-consonant words, punctuation and special symbols, short forms and phases, words in their singular and plural forms, and prefixes and suffixes. Concurrent registration in Realtime Reporting I Lab is required. Condition: Broadcast Captioning 101071 or Judicial Reporting 101061 |
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| Realtime Reporting Orientation - 1 credit Prepares the student to use computer-assisted, real-time transcription software, Windows, e-mail, a steno machine and a laptop in writing machine shorthand in court reporting and to complete and submit required coursework. |
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| Legal Terminology - 1 credit Provides the student with the ability to spell, pronounce and define legal terms. |
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| English for Realtime Reporters - 1 credit Enhances the student's ability to use proper English grammar, spelling, punctuation, capitalization and vocabulary techniques in the transcription of the spoken word. |
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| Realtime Reporting I Lab - 1 credit Prepares the learner to use machine shorthand to write consonants, vowels, numbers, multi-syllabic words, multi-consonant words, punctuation and special symbols, short forms and phrases, words in their singular and plural forms, and prefixes and suffixes. Concurrent registration in Realtime Reporting I is required. Corequisite: Real Time Reporting I 10106104 and Condition: Broadcast Captioning 101701 or Judicial Reporting Program 101061 Admissions Requirements Met |
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| Written Communication - 3 credits Develops writing skills which include prewriting, drafting, revising, and editing. A variety of writing assignments are designed to help the learner analyze audience and purpose, research and organize ideas, and format and design documents based on subject matter and content. Also develops reading and thinking skills through the analysis of a variety of written documents. Note: It is recommended that students enrolling in this course possess word processing skills. |
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| Intro to Psychology - 3 credits This introductory course in psychology is a survey of the multiple aspects of human behavior. It involves a survey of the theoretical foundations of human functioning in such areas as learning, motivation, emotions, personality, deviance and pathology, physiological factors and social influences. It directs the student to an insightful understanding of the complexities of human relationships in personal, social and vocational settings. |
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| Realtime Reporting II - 5 credits Prepares the learner to write multi-syllabic words; punctuation and special symbols, short forms and phrases, prefixes and suffixes; numbers, frequently used words and phrases, contractions using the Zrule, the "Flagged Alphabet," apply realtime conflict elimination principles, apply realtime theory and write dictation using a realtime theory at a minimum speed of 110 wpm. Concurrent registration in Realtime Reporting II Lab is required. Prerequisite: Realtime Reporting I 10106104 and Realtime Reporting I Lab 10106804 |
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| Realtime Reporting Technology - 2 credits Prepares the student to use CAT (Computer-Assisted Transcription) and real-time software; build personal dictionaries; and read, translate and edit transcripts. Students are introduced to real-time translation procedures in court, depositions, captioning and educational environments. |
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| Realtime Reporting II Lab - 1 credit Expands the learner's ability to write multi-syllabic words; punctuation and special symbols, short forms and phrases, prefixes and suffices; numbers, frequently used words and phrases, contractions using the Zrule, the "Flagged Alphabet," apply realtime conflict elimination principles, apply realtime theory and write dictation using a realtime theory. Concurrent registration in Realtime Reporting II is required. Corequisite: Realtime Reporting II 10106105 |
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| Oral/Interpersonal Communication - 3 credits Focuses upon developing speaking, verbal and non-verbal communication and listening skills through individual presentations, group activities and other projects. |
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| Speech - 3 credits Explores the fundamentals of effective oral presentation to small and large groups. Topic selection, audience analysis, methods of organization, research, structuring evidence and support, delivery techniques, and other essential elements of speaking successfully, including the listening process, form the basis of this course. |
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| Intro to American Government - 3 credits Introduces American political processes and institutions. Focuses on rights and responsibilities of citizens and the process of participatory democracy. Learners examine the complexity of the separation of powers and checks and balances. Explores the role of the media, interest groups, political parties and public opinion in the political process. Also explores the role of state and national government in our federal system. |
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| Race, Ethnic & Diversity Studies - 3 credits Race, Ethnic, & Diversity is a course that draws from several disciplines to reaffirm the basic American values of justice and equality by teaching a basic vocabulary, a history of immigrants and conquest, principles of transcultural communication, legal liability and the value of aesthetic production to increase the probability of respectful encounters among people. In addition to an analysis of majority/minority relations in a multicultural context, the topics of ageism, sexism, gender differences, sexual orientation, the disabled and the American Disability Act (ADA) are explored. Ethnic relations are studied in global and comparative perspectives. |
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| Intro to Sociology - 3 credits Introduces students to the basic concepts of Sociology: culture, socialization, social stratification, multi-culturalism, and the five institutions including family, politics, economics, religion and education. Other topics include: demography, deviance, technology, environment, social issues, social change and social organization. |
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| Realtime Reporting Speed Development - 3 credits Further develops skills acquired in Realtime Reporting II on literary, jury charge and testimony material beginning at 120 wpm. Scheduled during the summer term, students must pass two, 3-minute timings at a minimum speed of 110 words per minute. Prerequisite: Realtime Reporting II 10106105 and Realtime Reporting II Lab 10106805 |
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| Literary I - 2 credits Prepares the learner to write literary material at 150 words per minute for 3 minutes and transcribe at least 3 timings with a minimum of 95 percent accuracy, write and read back current events dictation, and prepare salable transcripts. Concurrent registration in Literary I Lab is required. Prerequisite: Realtime Reporting Speed Development 10106108 |
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| Jury Charge I - 2 credits Prepares the student to write jury charge material at 160 words per minute for 3 minutes and transcribe at least 3 timings with a minimum of 95 percent accuracy and prepare salable transcripts. Concurrent registration in Jury Charge I Lab is required. Prerequisite: Realtime Reporting Speed Development 10106108 |
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| Judicial Reporting Internship - 1 credit Prepares the student to write machine shorthand verbatim for a minimum of 40 hours of actual writing time in the courtroom, classroom, and deposition environment under the supervision of a working reporter; prepare a 40-page transcript and summarize the internship experience in a narrative report. Prerequisite: Realtime Reporting Speed Development 10106108; Corequisites: Jury Charge I 10106128, Literary I 10106109 and Testimony I 10106156 |
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| Testimony I - 3 credits Prepares the student to write 2-voice testimony at 160 words per minute for 3 minutes and transcribe with a minimum of 95 percent accuracy. Concurrent registration in Testimony I Lab is required. Prerequisite: Realtime Reporting Speed Development 10106108 |
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| Literary I Lab - 1 credit Expands the student's ability to write literary material dictated at a speed of 150 words per minute for 3 minutes and transcribe at least 3 timings with a minimum of 95 percent accuracy. Corequisite: Literary I 10106109 |
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| Jury Charge I Lab - 1 credit Prepares the student to write jury charge material dictated at a speed of 160 words per minute for 3 minutes and transcribe at least 3 timings with a minimum of 95 percent accuracy. Corequisite: Jury Charge I 10106128 |
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| Testimony I Lab - 1 credit Expands the student's ability to write 2-voice testimony at 160 words per minute for 3 minutes and transcribe at least 3 timings with a minimum of 95 percent accuracy. Corequisite: Testimony I 10106156 |
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| Macroeconomics - 3 credits Macroeconomics is an introductory course. Basic social choices regarding economic systems, basic economic aggregates, fiscal policy, the banking system, monetary policy, and international trade are the principle topics discussed in the course. A balance is drawn between description, theory, analysis, and a critique of the institutions that characterize modern mixed-capitalist economies. Conflicting social goals, economic constraints, and environmental concerns provide the framework through which the macroeconomy is analyzed. |
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| Economics - 3 credits This course is designed to give an overview of how a market-oriented economic system operates, and it surveys the factors which influence national economic policy. Basic concepts and analysis are illustrated by reference to a variety of contemporary problems and public policy issues. Concepts include scarcity, resources, alternative economic systems, growth, supply and demand, monetary and fiscal policy, inflation, unemployment and global economic issues. |
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| Literary II - 2 credits Expands the student's ability to write literary material at 180 words per minute for 5 minutes and transcribe at least 3 timings with a minimum of 95 percent accuracy, write and read back current events dictation, and prepare salable transcripts. Concurrent registration in Literary II Lab is required. Prerequisite: Literary I 10106109 |
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| Jury Charge II - 2 credits Expands the student's ability to write jury charge material dictated at a minimum speed of 200 words per minute for 5 minutes and transcribe at least 3 timings with a minimum of 95 percent accuracy and prepare salable transcripts. Concurrent registration in Jury Charge II Lab is required. Prerequisite: Jury Charge I 10106128 |
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| Judicial Reporting Procedures - 2 credits Introduces the student to reporting procedures for which reporters are responsible in the courtroom, deposition and real-time reporting environments, including preparing salable transcripts, researching legal citations and developing professional development plans. |
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| Four Voice - 1 credit Prepares the student to write four-voice testimony from videotaped material dictated at a minimum speed of 180 words per minute for 5 minutes with a minimum of 95% accuracy. |
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| Testimony II - 3 credits Expands the student's ability to write 2-voice testimony at 225 words per minute and transcribe with 95 percent accuracy a minimum of three 5-minute, 2-voice timings at 225 words per minute; complete a mock RPR exam. Concurrent registration in Testimony II lab is required. Prerequisite: Testimony I 10106156 |
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| Medical Reporting & Terminology - 2 credits Prepares the student to write medical terminology in machine shorthand using appropriate medical terminology from material dictated at a minimum speed of 150 wpm for 5 minutes with a minimum of 95 percent accuracy. The student will research medical information, prepare salable transcripts and submit timings. Prerequisite: Testimony I 10106156 |
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| Literary II Lab - 1 credit Expands the student's ability to write literary material at 180 words per minute for 5 minutes and transcribe at least three timings with 95 percent accuracy. Concurrent registration in Literary II is required. Corequisite: Literary II 10106111 |
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| Jury Charge II Lab - 1 credit Expands the student's ability to write jury charge material at 200 words per minute for 5 minutes and transcribe at least three timings with 95 percent accuracy. Concurrent registration in Jury Charge II is required. Corequisite: Jury Charge II 10106129 |
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| Testimony II Lab - 1 credit Expands the student's ability to write 2-voice testimony at 225 words per minute and transcribe with 95 percent accuracy a minimum of three, 5-minute, 2-voice timings at 225 words per minute; complete a mock RPR Exam. Concurrent registration in Testimony II is required. Corequisite: Testimony II 10106157 |
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| Intro to College Math - 3 credits This is an introductory level course designed to review and develop fundamental concepts of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and statistics. Emphasis will be placed on computational skills and applications of rational numbers; problem solving skills with ratios, proportions, and percent; basic principles and application of algebra, geometry, graphing, and statistics; measurement skills in U.S. Customary and Metric Systems; and the use of calculators as a tool. Prerequisite: Accuplacer Arithmetic score of 65 or equivalent or ASC Math Prep V 77854783 |
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| General Biology - 4 credits Introduces general biological concepts and principles. Emphasis is on cell structure and function, genetics, evolution, and taxonomical relationships. Consideration is also given to diversity among the various kingdoms. Prerequisite: Prep for Basic Biology 10836113 or high school biology |
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