Court Reporting (Bachelor's)

Colorado Tech Online is pleased to announce the addition of a Bachelor of Science in Court Reporting for students currently certified as Registered Professional Reporters (RPR) by the National Court Reporters Association. This program is designed for those wishing to complete their Bachelor's degree and take their careers to the next level.

According to the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics, the field of Court Reporting is expected to grow 25% over the next few years; much faster than most other areas of employment.* 

In response to this growing need for knowledgeable, skilled professionals in an interesting and diverse field of employment, courses are focused on teaching students how to:

• Read and write stenography in real time on a computer-compatible stenography machine with proficiency and accuracy.
• Demonstrate appropriate knowledge of the courts and the civil and criminal systems of law.
• Prepare accurate transcripts for a variety of court proceedings that includes multiple speakers, witnesses and technical material utilizing a CAT system.
• Use technology appropriate to the court reporting profession.
• and many more career-related skills.

This Bachelor of Science degree program features courses including: Psychology, Sociology, American Government, Medical Terminology, Criminal Law, The Laws of Evidence, Civil Litigation, Contracts and others. Coursework is structured to emphasize communication skills, management, and professional skills along with technical knowledge and expertise to prepare students for positions of responsibility in the day-to-day workings of the legal system.

Courses are taught by instructors experienced in providing authoritative records in court proceedings. Students can benefit from their relevant perspectives and professional insights as they acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue a diverse range of in-demand positions, including: Judicial Reporter, Broadcast Captioner, Medical and Legal Transcription Specialists, Broadcast Captioners and many others.

This industry-current program also gives students the opportunity to earn a résumé-enhancing CTU Academic Certificate in Professional Communication with no additional courses or tuition costs.

* Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2008-09 Edition, on the Internet at http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos152.htm (visited February 14, 2009).