Have A Major Role In The Events That Shape Business, Law And Politics
What is a Court Reporter?
Court reporters have a major role in the accurate and timely reporting of current events that shape business, law and politics. Court reporters use a stenotype machine to create verbatim transcripts of legal proceedings, captioning, speeches, meetings and conversations. The role of a court reporter is not only important in judicial proceedings, but also in any occasion where the spoken word must be documented, filed and available as a written transcript. Court reporting is an ever-changing, challenging, and rewarding career.
Court Reporting Program (AAS Degree)
The court reporter program at Sumner College can help prepare you with the skills and knowledge necessary to become a successful court reporter. Our court reporting training program features intensive individual and group instruction on the stenotype machine. You will also get valuable insight into all areas surrounding court reporting, from transcription styles and procedures to court reporter ethics and court reporting software.
Qualities of a Successful Court Reporter:
- Excellent Listening and Hearing Skills
- Strong English Language (Grammar, Vocabulary, Punctuation) Skills
- Excels Under Pressure and Deadlines
- Ability to Concentrate for Long Periods of Time
Curriculum Includes Courses In:
- Current Events
- English Grammar
- Computer Aided Transcription
- Legal Procedures
- Medical Terminology
- Court Reporting Procedures
Is Becoming a Court Reporter Right for You?
If you’ve been looking for court reporting schools, we encourage you to learn more about our program that has been preparing Court Reporting professionals since 1974. Sumner College is the only certified Court Reporting school located in Oregon. To find out if court reporting training is right for you, call 877-629-1044, or complete the form to the right and a representative will contact you shortly. You can also communicate with us using our live chat feature on our website, just click on the icon to the left of this page. Live chat is only available during our regular business hours. Schedule your visit with an admissions representative to discuss your career plans, tour the campus, meet with an instructor or even observe a class. Your admissions representative can also schedule a time where you can meet with a financial aid representative and discuss the financial aid options that work best for you. (Financial aid is available for those who qualify)
Learn more about a career in court reporting on our court reporting career info page.
Appointments are available:
Monday – Thursday: 8 AM – 7 PM
Friday: 8 AM – 4 PM
Program Disclosure Information:
| Occupational Name: | Court Reporter |
| Program Level: | 02 – Associate’s Degree |
| Program Length: | 43 Months |
| U.S. Dept of Labor O*NET Standard Occupational Classification Codes and Links to Occupational Profiles: | 23-2091.00 Court Reporters www.onetonline.org/link/summary/23-2091.00 |
| On-Time Graduation Rate: | New Program – No Data Available |
| Job Placement Rate(For Students Completing the Program 7/1/11 – 6/30/12): | New Program – No Data Available |
| Median Loan Debt Incurred (For Students Completing the Program 7/1/11 – 6/30/12): | New Program – No Data Available |
| Tuition: | $10,425 (per Financial Aid award year) |
| Additional Fees: | Application Fee: $50 Registration: $100 Books and Supplies: $400 Machine Rental (annual): $390 Tape Use Fee: $25 Graduation Fee: $40 |
Court Reporting Diploma Program:
| Occupational Name: | Court Reporter |
| Program Level: | 01 – Undergraduate Certificate |
| Program Length: | 27 Months |
| U.S. Dept of Labor O*NET Standard Occupational Classification Codes and Links to Occupational Profiles: | 23-2091.00 Court Reporters www.onetonline.org/link/summary/23-2091.00 |
| On-Time Graduation Rate: | 100% |
| Job Placement Rate(For Students Completing the Program 7/1/11 – 6/30/12): | 100% |
| Median Loan Debt Incurred (For Students Completing the Program 7/1/11 – 6/30/12): | Title IV: $9,716 Private Loans: $0 Institutional Loans: $0 |
| Tuition: | $10,425 (per Financial Aid award year) |
| Additional Fees: | Application Fee: $50 Registration: $100 Books and Supplies: $400 Machine Rental (annual): $390 Tape Use Fee: $25 Graduation Fee: $40 |