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    CTRP 0644 - 180 WPM Machine Shorthand Speed Building: 4-Voice

    Recent Professors
    Lisa A. McDonnell
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    35 students
    Credits
    5
    Prerequisite
    Prerequisite Prerequisite: Qualification by assessment process or successful completion of Court Reporting 1153 and 1163
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of CTRP 0644
    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    This course promotes the development of speed and accuracy in taking dictation on a stenotype machine. It reviews basic theory and develops sufficient skills to write 4-Voice material on a stenotype machine at 180 words per minute (wpm) for a minimum of ten-minutes with 97.5% accuracy. Includes English usage, punctuation, spelling/word usage, and proper transcription and document formatting. This course meets the requirements of the California Court Reporting Board. This course is offered on a Pass/No Pass basis only. This course is offered at the WESTEC facility. Please see additional information here: http://westec.org/ (formerly CTRP 1144)
    Usually Held
    Mon Tue Wed Thu 8:40am–12:30pm