44 Credits

The Scopist certificate program prepares students to work in collaboration with court reporters and captioners. Scopists perform editing and word processing functions on a court reporter’s draft transcript file, research technical and industry-specific terms, and ensure all aspects of transcription are accurate. Scopists also assist with realtime editing during select live captioning events. Scopists must have a strong understanding of machine shorthand theory in order to recognize untranslates and define steno outlines. This understanding of theory, along with a working knowledge of specialized computer-aided transcription (CAT) software, sets the scopist apart from a traditional proofreader/editor.

Contact: CRC@greenriver.edu

Program Website:

Court Reporting & Captioning | https://www.greenriver.edu/students/academics/areas-of-interest/program-maps/education-law-social-science/court-reporting-captioning/index.html

Program Outcomes:

1. Read, write, and understand a realtime theory.
2. Write unfamiliar two-voice and multi-voice testimony, literary, and jury charge, material.
3. Demonstrate the ability to write increased level of vocabulary, including legal and medical vocabulary.
4. Apply machine writing skills on legal, medical, and technical terminology.
5. Demonstrate natural, smooth read back of shorthand notes.
6. Demonstrate correct spelling, punctuation, proofreading skills, and English in the production of typed material.
7. Demonstrate and apply knowledge of realtime technology through the production of transcripts and/or captions.
8. Build, maintain, and implement personal and job dictionaries for realtime translation.
9. Demonstrate knowledge of international, national, and local current events, geography, and cultural diversity issues.
10. Perform the role of professional reporter or captioner in simulated exercises and execute all required tasks.
11. Apply the NCRA Code of Professional Ethics in all writing activities.