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Victor Valley College's Court Reporting Program prepares students to become licensed Certified Shorthand Reporters in the State of California. The Court Reporting Program is a minimum of 2.5 years of study. Speed courses require self-discipline and a high degree of motivation. Court Reporting Students will learn to embark on a dynamic journey into the world of court reporting, where precision meets technology. At Victor Valley College, students will master the art of machine shorthand, developing speed, accuracy, and fluency in transcription. The program emphasizes the critical role of punctuation in capturing spoken word with clarity and fidelity. Students will also gain proficiency in the correct usage and spelling of essential medical and legal terminology, preparing them for real-world scenarios. With hands-on training in realtime writing using Computer-Aided Transcription (CAT) software, graduates will be equipped with the tools and confidence to thrive in today’s fast-paced courtroom and captioning environments.

What our Program Looks Like:

Orientation

MACHINE & SPEEDBUILDING COURSES:

Machine Shorthand Theory 1-2

Machine Shorthand Lab Theory to 120 WPM

Machine Shorthand Lab 120 WPM to 160 WPM

Machine Shorthand Lab 160 WPM to 220 WPM

Shorthand Practice Lab 1-2

ACADEMIC COURSES:

English for Court Reporters 1-3

Medical Terminology 1-3

Legal Terminology 1-2

Technology for Court Reporters 1-2

Transcript Preparation

CSR Preparation

What is the salary and benefits of a Court Reporter?

Salaries for a Court Reporter begin at $70,000+ plus benefits, depending on the field.

What type of career opportunities are available to Court Reporters

  • Official/Pro Tempore Reporters- Create a verbatim record in state and federal courts.
  • Deposition Court Reporters-Report depositions in legal offices or via zoom.
  • Hearing Reporter- Report hearings such as worker's compensation board hearings.
  • Live Television Captioners- Provide live captions for news and sports.
  • CART Reporters- Reports in college and high school classrooms for the deaf and/or hard of hearing students.

Requirements

High School Diploma
45 WPM typing certificate (typing test available in building 42 room 1)
No felonies

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