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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.