Are you ready for a rewarding career as a court reporter? The Court Reporting program at Arlington Career Institute will prepare you for a career as a court reporter, closed captionist, communications access real time translation (CART) reporter, or official judicial reporter.
Arlington Career Institute’s comprehensive program trains you in courtroom and deposition procedures, computer-aided transcription, word processing, closed captioning and real-time reporting. The program also offers specific training in English language skills and legal and medical terminology.
A court reporter uses the stenograph machine to document all statements made in official proceedings. This machine allows the reporter to press multiple keys at a time to record combinations of letters that represent sounds, words or phrases. The words are then translated to English by computer-aided transcription software. Court reporters often work at speeds of 225 words per minute.
Click here for the program description and outline of our Court Reporting program.
A stenomask reporter speaks directly into a hand-held recording device. The reporter speaks very quickly, repeats everything that is said and can identify speakers, insert punctuation and provide readback.
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For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program and other important information, please click here.
To learn more about the occupational outlook for Court Reporting from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, click here.
Students may choose to enroll in either the resident (on-ground) program or in the online program. Completion time expectations are the same whatever delivery method is chosen.
| Subject | Course Number | Theory Contact / Lab Hours | Quarter Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Machine Shorthand Theory I A | CR 100 | 80 / 160 | 16 |
| Machine Shorthand Theory I B | CR101 | 80 / 160 | 16 |
| Machine Shorthand Theory II | CR102 | 60 / 160 | 16 |
| English / Vocabulary | CR110 | 60 / 0 | 6 |
| Court Reporting English | CR120 | 90 / 0 | 9 |
| Introduction To Law and Legal Terminology | CR130 | 60 / 0 | 6 |
| Medical Terminology | MA140 | 60 / 0 | 6 |
| Keyboarding | CR141 | 5 / 55 | 3 |
| Court Reporting Externship | CR142 | 0 / 50 | 1.5 |
| Computer-Aided Transcription | CR143 | 20 / 30 | 3.5 |
| Proofreading for Professionals | CR144 | 55 / 0 | 5.5 |
| Anatomy / Physiology | CR150 | 60 / 0 | 6 |
| Court Reporting Procedures | CR160 | 60 / 0 | 6 |
| CSR Written Exam Preparation | CR165 | 60 / 0 | 6 |
| Machine Shorthand II | CR200 | 110 / 20 | 12 |
| Criminal Law | CR208 | 55 / 0 | 5.5 |
| Machine Shorthand III A | CR300 | 230 / 25 | 24 |
| Business Law | CR300B | 55 / 0 | 5.5 |
| Machine Shorthand III B | CR301 | 230 / 25 | 24 |
| Machine Shorthand IV | CR400 | 465 / 20 | 47.5 |
| Machine Shorthand V/ Texas CSR Performance Exam Preparation | CR401 | 465 / 20 | 47.5 |
| Realtime Technologies | CR402 | 55 / 0 | 5.5 |
“I could not have better things to say about this school. This is my third court reporting school, and I absolutely LOVE it! It has a much more personal and family feel to it. It's a smaller school, so everyone actually knows everyone, and the staff and the teachers really care about the students and making sure the students succeed. I am almost done with my studies here, and I will miss this place so much! I know I have succeeded because of this school, and if you are thinking about getting back into school, or into school for the first time, I highly recommend giving Arlington Career Institute a call.”
“I absolutely love my school. I feel like the instructors truly care and want to see us succeed when we leave. I am in the court reporting program and have a long ways to go but I have had to take academics with teachers from other programs, medical and paralegal. I have made many friendships that I know will last forever! If you want to go to school in a specific field and do not want to have to take a bunch of prerequisites I HIGHLY recommend giving ACI a shot!”
“Coming to Arlington Careers was the best decision I’ve ever made. I’ve learned so much and did something I thought would be impossible. The teachers (Mrs.Sandra and Ms.Martinez) are such amazing teachers if you are struggling they won’t leave you hanging. They’ll continue to help you until you finally get it. Also Ms.Candice and Ms.Sharp are always there when you need someone to talk to, they genuinely care about each and every student that walks through their office. This school is worth going to.”
Part two of our Medical Assistant How To series is a demonstration of how to perform a dipstick test for strep a.
Happy System Administrator Appreciation Day! We want to give a huge shoutout to all of our system administrators, especially in the recent transition to online classes. We truly appreciate everything you do for ACI!
Furthering your education has never been easier! All of ACI’s programs are now offered online. Complete your coursework from the comfort of your own home. To learn more, visit arlingtoncareerinstitute.edu
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Marci Levine just passed her written exam and left us with this incredible testimonial!
"I have had nothing short of an amazing experience at ACI! The instructors, staff, and owners have all gone above and beyond to make sure that I successfully completed this program! I would highly recommend this school to anyone, as I do all the time! Anything that I have needed has always been swiftly handled and that put my mind at ease and helped me move forward! I am so thankful that I chose this school and the Court Reporting program! Thank you, ACI! I'm forever grateful!"
We're so glad you've had a fantastic experience at ACI! Thanks for sharing, Marci!
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