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SCHEDULE AND COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

New students entering the program must start by taking Theory I which starts in September of each year, followed by Theory II in the spring semester.

Spring session:

Speed I, II and III – 1/10/2012 thru 5/1/2012, Tue & Thu 7:00-9:00 PM
Theory II – 1/19/2012 thru 5/17/2012, Mon & Thu 7:00-9:00 PM

 

Course Descriptions:
Theory I: Conflict-free, Realtime Theory will be taught using the StenEd Realtime Theory Textbook, Volume I. Students will master the StenEd keyboard and become familiar with finger strokes and how to write on the StendEd machine. The course will cover Lessons 1 through 25 in the StendEd Realtime textbook. Students will demonstrate their understanding of the StenEd theory taught in Theory I by being able to accurately and proficiently complete the exercises, transcribe classroom dictation and read back in class.
Theory II: Conflict-free, Realtime Theory will be taught using the StenEd Realtime Theory Textbook, Volume I. This course is a continuation of Theory I. Students must pass Theory I before they can take Theory II. This course will cover Lessons 26-40. Students will posses the knowledge and ability to write at a minimum of 30 to 40 wpm at the end of the course and be ready to move on to Speed I.

Speed I: The focus of this course will be literary speed development. This course will involve learning how to write at 40, 60, and 80 wpm. Students will apply their knowledge of the StenEd theory acquired in Theory I and II to be able to write at 40, 60, and 80 wpm. Students will be required to pass three tests in each of the three speeds at 97 percent accuracy. Upon completion of three tests at each speed, Students will then immediately move on to Speed II. Medical and legal terminology will be introduced as well. Students will also starting creating their own personal dictionary.

Speed II: The focus of this course will be Literary, Q&A. and Jury Charge. This course will involve learning how to write at 100, 120, and 140 wpm. Students will practice with briefs and classroom dictation in an attempt to increase their speeds. Students will be required to pass two tests in each category at 97 percent accuracy. Upon completion of two tests in each caterogy, at each speed, Students will immediately move on to Speed III. Drills will be given to work on correct punctuation of transcripts. Students will continue to build their personal dictionary.

Speed III: The focus of this course will be Literary, Q&A, and Jury Charge. This course will involve learning how to write at 160, 180, 200, and 225 wpm. Students will continue with learning briefs and practice dictation in an attempt to increase their speed. Students will be required to pass two tests in each of these three categories at 97 percent accuracy. In this class everyone should be using a stenograph machine that is computer ready and have student translation software. All students must have a laptop to bring to class to work on dictionary development and realtime translation. After passing the second 200 Q&A test, an internship will be developed to prepare the student for work in the field. Upon completion of two tests in each category, at each speed, Students will be ready to begin their career as Court Reporters.

***Maryland Community College System reserves the right to change the class times, dates, and speed ranges in speed development courses based upon enrollment.