Computer Editor (Scopist) Certificate
PROGRAM CODE: 1C07820
The Computer Editor (Scopist) Certificate prepares the student for employment in the field of court reporting working one-on-one with a Certified Shorthand Reporter to prepare and edit official transcripts for court, depositions, hearings, and other venues. To earn a certificate, the student must complete the required courses as listed with a grade of C or better. At least 50% of all course work must be completed at Cypress College. NOTE: Students must furnish their own machine and paper.
Code | Title | Units |
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Required Courses are listed in suggested sequence (16.5 units): | ||
CIS 100 C | Introduction to Computer and Windows Concepts (formerly CIS 050 C) | 3 |
or CIS 111 C | Computer Information Systems | |
CTRP 040 C | Beginning Machine Shorthand Theory | 3 |
CTRP 041 C | Court Reporting Theory Review | 3 |
CTRP 071 C | Legal Terminology and Rhetoric | 3 |
CTRP 073AC | Spelling for Modern Business | 1 |
CTRP 073BC | Punctuation - Court Reporting | 1 |
CTRP 073CC | Formatting, Style and Usage | 1 |
CTRP 097 C | Internship - Scoping and Editing | 1.5 |
Electives - Select a minimum of four units from the following list: | 4 | |
Basic Vocabulary Development | 2 | |
Advanced Vocabulary Development | 1.5 | |
CTRP 082 C | 1 | |
Computer Aided Transcription - Stenograph | 2 | |
Computer Aided Transcription - Eclipse | 2 | |
Survey of Medical Terminology | 3 | |
Business English | 3 | |
Introduction to Legal Research | 1 | |
Total Units | 20.5 |