COUR 120NC - Noncredit Skill Development II

    Recent Professors
    Brian O'Connor
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    25 students
    Credits
    0
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    (2 lecture and 3 lab hrs/wk. Additional 3 weekly independent lab hours using Web-based learning platform. No prerequisite.) This noncredit course, for students who have not completed all 120-wpm skills tests due to drops and hesitation, emphasizes speed development techniques to improve stenotype machine dexterity; develops the ability to take dictation at 100-120 wpm on 5-minute literary, jury charge, 2-voice and 4-voice tests with 95% to 97.5% accuracy; and continues the acquisition of technical, medical, legal, and general vocabulary, and familiarization with current events. Students simulate the role of court reporter in a variety of situations.
    Usually Held
    Mon Tue Wed Thu, Mon Tue Wed Thu 11:15am–12:30pm