Program Information
Real-time reporters create word-for-word transcripts of speeches, conversations, legal proceedings, meetings, or other events. Real-time reporters play a critical role in legal proceedings which require an exact record of what is said. They are responsible for producing a complete, accurate, and secure legal transcript of courtroom proceedings, witness testimonies, and depositions. Some real-time reporters, however, do not work in the legal setting or in courtrooms. These reporters primarily serve people who are deaf or hard of hearing by transcribing speech to text as the speech occurs.
Location of Program:
Hancock County Campus & Forrest County Campus (HyFlex)
Program Start:
Fall Semester
Program Instructor Contact Information:
Twila Jordan-Hoover
Your natural abilities
- Concentration
- Detail Oriented
- Listening Skills
- Writing Skills
Classroom knowledge
- Transcript production with vocabulary and punctuation
- Medical terminology
- Prepares students for NCRA Skills Test
Graduation options
- Career Certificate
- Technical Certificate
- Associate in Applied Science
Classes are held online Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at night from 6pm-8pm.
Every other Friday from 8am until 5pm in-person at the Forrest County Campus for first-year students.
Every other Saturday from 8am until 5pm in-person at the Forrest County Campus for second-year students.
Certification speeds:
Q&A – 225 Words per Minute (WPM)
Jury Charge – 200 WPM
Literary – 180 WPM
** If you have been convicted of a felony, you cannot be a certified court reporter. You will need to choose a career outside of a legal setting.
A real-time writing steno machine with a preview screen, as well as a computer, is required for our class.
Computer Requirements (pdf)
Possible careers in this program:
Career options include, but are not limited to, Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners.
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