Proofreading Certificate
PROGRAM CODE: 1C31331
The Proofreading Certificate provides the student with the necessary knowledge, skills, and background to work in the field of court reporting as a proofreader. To earn a certificate, a student must complete the required courses as listed with a grade of C or better. At least 50 percent of all course work must be completed at Cypress College. This certificate requires a total of 20 units.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required courses are listed in suggested sequence (20 units): | ||
| CTRP 040 C | Beginning Machine Shorthand Theory | 3 |
| CTRP 041 C | Court Reporting Theory Review | 3 |
| CTRP 073AC | Spelling for Modern Business | 1 |
| CTRP 073BC | Punctuation for Court Report. | 1 |
| CTRP 073CC | Formatting, Style and Usage | 1 |
| CTRP 073DC | Proofreading | 1 |
| CTRP 067 C | Basic Vocabulary Development | 2 |
| CTRP 068 C | Advanced Vocabulary Development | 1.5 |
| BUS 055 C | Business English | 3 |
| CTRP 093 C | Information Technology-CTRP | 2 |
| CTRP 086 C | Internship - Proofreading | 1.5 |
| Total Units | 20 | |
Program Student Learning Outcomes:
OUTCOME 1: Acquire the necessary skills and knowledge to work one-on-one with a court, deposition, or hearing reporter proofreading transcripts. Special emphasis is required in formatting, proofreading, basic and advanced vocabulary, punctuation, and spelling. These skills are necessary for employment as a proofreader.
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