(This Certificate is offered through the Judicial Reporting/Broadcast Captioning Program)
Program Description
This Certificate is 28 credits to be completed in 1 1/2 years. Scoping/Proofreading students learn shorthand theory with Judicial Reporting students. Students will also take Legal Terminology, Medical Terminology, Realtime Reporting Orientation, Realtime Reporting Technology, Business English, and Transcription and English. There are three additional classes Scoping/Proofreading students will take: Advanced Proofreading and English Skills, Scoping Procedures, and Advanced Transcript Production.
Industry Description
Scopists and Proofreaders work in conjunction with court reporters to produce the final transcript that is prepared from court proceedings or depositions. Transcripts are accurate verbatim written records of the proceedings. At the end of a proceeding, some court reporters send their files to a scopist, who then edits the job for the court reporter. Scopists need to know how to read shorthand notes and use court reporting software. Other court reporters edit their own work but hire proofreaders to read over their transcripts to check for errors.
Wages/Outlook/Advancement
Scopists and Proofreaders are self-employed and are paid by the page. Earnings are contingent on the time worked, expertise, speed and efficiency.
Graduation Requirements
Students must earn a grade of "C" or better in all coursework in order to graduate.
ACCUPLACER Test Requirement: ACCUPLACER testing in math, reading and writing. Any needed developmental courses must be completed before receiving a diploma or an A.A.S award.
Estimated Costs
*Laptop, steno machine, Eclipse student software.
Note: Students may use a loaner steno machine from the department.
*Please see instructor for specific requirements before purchasing any equipment.
(See Tuition and Fees for more information.)
Length of Program
Certificate 28 Credits
Start Dates
Fall Semester August
Spring Semester January
*New theory classes start Fall Semester only. Students wishing to start Spring Semester may take courses on the degree plan without the JRBC prefix.
Program Contact
Jennifer Sati, RMR, CRR, CBC, CRI
Phone (763) 576-4897
E-mail jsati@anokatech.edu
For information on how to apply or to schedule a campus tour please contact the Admissions Office.
Phone (763)576-4700
E-mail info@anokatech.edu
