Program Information
This Certificate is 29 credits to be completed in 1 ½ 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, Judicial Reporting Procedures, Transcription & English I, and Transcription & English II. Students will take an additional course, Scoping Procedures.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate competency in court reporting technology and software.
- Defend and use punctuation rules correctly.
- Employ knowledge of business and professional ethics that are essential to success.
Industry and Career Outlook
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.
Scopists and proofreaders are self-employed and are paid by the page. Earnings are contingent on the following: time worked, expertise, speed, and efficiency. Wage information is available from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development.
Program Essentials
Laptop, steno machine, Case CATalyst student software or professional software. Please see instructor for specific requirements before purchasing any equipment. Also see Tuition & Fees for more information.
Program Start Dates
Fall Semester: August
Spring Semester: January
Summer session is mandatory for Judicial Reporting students.
Graduation Requirements
All courses required for this program must be completed with a grade of C or higher.
Faculty Contact
Jennifer Sati, RMR, CRR, CBC, CRI: 763-576-4064
For information on how to apply, to schedule a tour, or for service during summer hours, contact Enrollment Services at 763-576-7710 or EnrollmentServices@anokatech.edu
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