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 minimum grade of “C”. At least 50% of all course work must be completed at Cypress College. NOTE: Students must furnish their own machine and paper.

Required Courses are listed in suggested sequence (18.5 units):
CIS 100 C Introduction to Computer and Windows Concepts (formerly CIS 050 C)3
or CIS 111 C Computer Information Systems
CIS 107 CIntroduction to Windows2
CTRP 040 C Beginning Machine Shorthand Theory3
CTRP 041 CCourt Reporting Theory Review3
CTRP 071 C Legal Terminology and Rhetoric3
CTRP 073ACSpelling for Modern Business1
CTRP 073BCPunctuation - Court Reporting1
CTRP 073CC Formatting, Style and Usage1
CTRP 097 CInternship - Scoping/Editing1.5
Electives - Select a minimum of four units from the following list:4
CTRP 067 C
Basic Vocabulary Development2
CTRP 068 C
 Advanced Vocabulary Development1.5
CTRP 082 C
 Computer Aided Transcription: ProCAT1
CTRP 083 C
 Computer Aided Transcription - Stenograph2
CTRP 084 C
 Computer Aided Transcription - Eclipse2
HS 145 C
Survey of Medical Terminology3
MGT 055 C
Business English3
MGT 143 C
Introduction to Legal Research1
Total Units22.5