Court Reporting, AAS

Court Reporting is a sector of the business industry and is licensed in Texas by the Judicial Branch Certification Commission (JBCC). Most court reporters work in courts or legislatures. However, some work from either their home or a central office providing broadcast captioning for television stations or for hard-of-hearing individuals. A court reporter makes a verbatim record of legal proceedings in a courtroom or deposition setting and provides a certified transcript for use by the legal profession. Simultaneous captioners provide similar transcriptions for television or for presentations in other settings, such as press conferences and business meetings, for people who are deaf or have hearing impairments.

Students who present an active Texas Court Reporters Association Court Reporting Certification will have the CRTR coursework applied and articulated towards this degree. Please contact the Program Director for additional information. A copy of the Texas Court Reporters Association Court Reporting Certification will need to be submitted to LSCO Admissions.