Entrance Requirements/recommendations

Recommended: Algebra

Technical Standards

Students must be able to tolerate the sitting position for prolonged periods of time (up to eight hours daily).
Students must be able to meet industry standard speeds.
Students must possess adequate hearing to provide accurate verbatim transcripts.

Required Equipment

A tier 2 laptop computer is required for students entering the voice writing certificate program. Apple products are not compatible with stenographic software.
Dragon Professional (latest version)
Steno mask with USB adapter
Case CATalyst software (latest version)
Headphones
Be advised that a prior felony conviction may impede a student's ability to participate in an internship and complete the program.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
- A cumulative overall index of at least 2.0 is required in order to graduate.
- All CTRP skill writing classes must be taken and passed at Alfred State with a passing grade of "C-" or better.
- Court reporting students must also meet all the requirements as stated in the course objectives, including the passing of three, five-minute tests on unfamiliar matter with 95 percent accuracy on two-voice material at 225 wpm, jury charge material at 200 wpm, and literary material at 180 wpm; the completion of 40 verified hours of internship experience, including the production of a 40-page transcript; the transcription of a simulated CVR skills test at CVR speed levels in three hours; and the production of accurate transcripts using computer-aided technology as stated in the course outlines.
ADDITIONAL PROGRAM INFORMATION
- The internship course (CTRP 4602) is completed off campus.
- Students are permitted to repeat a court reporting writing class (Voice Speed Building and Speed Building II-V) two times only. If a student is unsuccessful in the same court reporting writing class three times, they will be unable to progress in the court reporting program.
- Students may submit a written appeal to the department, but if not approved, they will be unable to continue in the program.
- Students returning to Alfred State after a substantial break (six months or longer) or transferring from another school may be required to take a placement test to determine coursework at the discretion of the program.

229 - Voice Writing

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