Court Reporting Curriculum
Our 108-week program includes the following courses:
Machine Shorthand Theory
The objective of the machine shorthand theory course is to the methodology, reasoning and techniques of shorthand using a stenotype allowing the student to both read and write shorthand.
Hours
Machine Shorthand Speed Building
The objective of the shorthand speed building classes is to apply shorthand theory to actually typing on a stenotype machine, then increase speed and ability until the student meets the required graduation speed of 225 wpm.
Hours
Keyboarding
The objective of the keyboarding course is to enable the student to attain a minimum of 40 adjusted words per minute, rated by adaptive response software, and use the keyboard and mouse to navigate Windows applications.
Hours
Computer Aided Transcription
The objective of the CAT course is to enable the student to use a Windows based application to produce a realtime translation, to manage the files associated with that translation, and to modify a core dictionary for personal writing style.
Hours
English for Court Reporters
The objective of the English course is to enable the student to produce a transcript demonstrating not only Standard English skills, but also punctuation of extemporaneous speech, which is common in most hearings.
Hours
Legal Terminology
The objective of the legal course is to enable the student to demonstrate an understanding of legal terminology and procedures encountered on a variety of reporting assignments.
Hours
Medical Terminology
The objective of the medical course is to enable the student to demonstrate a familiarity with medical terminology.
Hours
Court Procedures
The objective of the court procedures class is to familiarize the student with typical court processes and events in order to better prepare them to enter the court environment.
Hours
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Stenographic Institute of Western New York
School of Court Reporting
4525 Main St.
Buffalo, NY 14226
Mon: 6pm - 9pm
Tues: 6pm - 9pm
Wed: 9am-9pm
Thurs: 6pm - 9pm