Court Reporting

Court Reporting

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Court Reporting Technology
The Court Reporting Technology program is the only program in the state of Mississippi approved by the National Court Reporters Association (NCRA). It is designed to train students who aspires to become certified as a Certified Shorthand Reporter (CSR), Registered Professional Reporter (RPR), CART provider (CCP) and Broadcast Caption provider (CBC), assisting attorneys, judges, and the deaf and hard-of-hearing community.

How long is the program and will I receive a degree upon graduation?
The Court Reporting Technology program at Hinds Community College is a two-year program. Courses from other colleges may transfer for credit in the program, but is curriculum dependent. Should you wish to have your transcript evaluated or have any questions, please contact the department chair.

Upon passing and completing the two-year program, you will receive an Associate of Applied Science degree (A.A.S.) in Court Reporting Technology. Hinds Community College does not offer a certificate in this area of study.

Do you offer night or online classes?
We offer evening and online courses each semester. There is a higher success rate for students who learn these subjects through one-on-one contact with an instructor in a classroom setting. transfer for credit in the program, but is curriculum dependent. Should you wish to have your transcript evaluated or have any questions, please contact the department chair.

What are the benefits of taking court reporting technology classes at Hinds Community College?

  • Quality instruction at a low cost
  • Free placement service
  • Qualified and experienced instructors
  • Preparation for mandatory voluntary certification
  • Affiliated with Mississippi Court Reporters Association (MCRA)
  • Affiliated with National Court Reporters Association (NCRA)
How do I begin the enrollment process?
Complete the Application for Admission and this will start the process. If you have completed courses at another college and wish to use them for transfer credit, you will need to contact the college and request the transcript be sent to the Office of Admissions.

Should you need financial aid, the application is available online. You will need to have taken the American College Test (ACT) if you're under 21. Please consult the catalog for the cost of tuition.


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Last Updated: 9/21/09