Court and Realtime Reporting Internet
Training
Electronic Brochure for CARRIT
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CARRIT is the Court and Realtime Reporting Internet Training program that is being offered through Alfred State College to teach the art and skill of court reporting via the World Wide Web. The program is a new and innovative way of answering the need for qualified court and realtime reporters by offering a degree program to students who cannot attend a college campus environment. It is designed for working people who want to study in their own home, for a parent who cannot leave home and family, and for students attending other colleges that do not offer court reporting as a major.
The CARRIT program is part
of the Court and Realtime Reporting curriculum offered at Alfred State
College. Internet students must complete
the same requirements as those attending the college in order to earn an
Associate in Applied Science degree.
This is accomplished by completing course requirements in one of three
ways: traditionally, by transfer,
and by Internet.
Traditional courses are those courses
taken by students who attend our campus and complete the requirements for each
course. Transfer credit is given for courses taken at other colleges. Credit may be given for courses that have
already been completed and meet the standards for required course work. Transfer credit is also given for courses
that are taken after enrolling in the program at Alfred State College. These courses must be approved by
The Court and Realtime curriculum is a two-year course that leads to an Associate in Applied Science degree. All degree requirements as outlined in the official college catalog and student handbook must be adhered to. In addition to all other requirements, students must earn a minimum of 30 hours through Alfred State College. The CARRIT program allows students to complete 30+ credit hours of courses over a two-year period.
More information regarding
the CARRIT program admissions, financial aid, and other questions that you
might have can be obtained by going directly to the Alfred State College home
page at www.alfredstate.edu. Select the admissions or academic program
links to get more information. You may
also go to the Alfred State College Court Reporting home page at http://carrit.alfredstate.edu/infostart/info1.htm
or contact Professor Melissa Blake at blakemj@alfredstate.edu
Court Reporting and
Captioning Curriculum1
(Court and Realtime
Reporting Curriculum)
curriculum 216 and 002
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First Semester (16 hours) |
Second Semester (16 hours) |
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CTRP
1174 Realtime Writing Theory I |
CTRP
2274 Realtime Writing Theory II |
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CTRP
3373 Computer Aided Transcription |
CTRP 2602 Personal Dict Prod/Main |
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BUAD
1103 Keyboarding (or |
BUAD
1543 Grammar (or |
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COMP
1503 Freshman Composition |
LITR
2603 Intro to Literature |
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Gen
Ed XXX3 (Math/Science/Psy/Soc)* |
Gen
Ed XXX3 (Math/Science/Psy/Soc)* |
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HPED
XXX1 Phys Ed Requirement |
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Summer Sessions CTRP 3163
Speed Building I for Reporting/Captioning |
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Third Semester (17 hours) |
Fourth Semester (17 Hours) |
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CTRP
4265 Speed Building II for R/C |
CTRP
4365 Speed Building III for R/C |
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CTRP 3363 Tech for Jud Reporting or CTRP 3353 Tech for Brdcst Captioning |
CTRP
4634 Procedures for Reporting/Captioning |
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SPECH
1083 Speech |
CTRP 4602 Internship and Practicum for
Reporting/Captioning
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Leg/Med
XXX3 (Bus Law or Medical Terminology)** |
Leg/Med
XXX3 (Bus Law or Medical Terminology)** |
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Gen
Ed XXX3 (Math/Science/Psy/Soc)* |
Gen
Ed XXX3 (Math/Science/Psy/Soc)* |
*Students
may select one of the these general education requirements (Math, Science, Psychology,
Sociology) for each semester.
**Students
may select BUAD 3043 Business Law I or MEDA 1133 Medical Terminology in either
semester.
1Note—The Court and Realtime Reporting curriculum is transitioning into
the Court Reporting and Captioning curriculum. This period of transition began
with the Fall 2003 entrants and will continue until Spring of 2004 by which
time all new course development will have been transitioned in. The changes in the curriculum allow for the
students to choose the option of judicial reporting or broadcast captioning in
their senior year level (third and fourth semesters). All students enrolled prior to Fall 2003
follow the curriculum sheet at that time.
Course Offerings at
Alfred State College (on-line)
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Core Court Reporting Courses Offered On the
Internet for CARRIT students |
Other Courses Offered on the Internet
through Alfred State College* |
Other Courses that may need to be
transferred in or challenged** |
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CTRP 1174 Realtime Writing I |
MEDR 1133 Medical Term |
PSYC 1013 General Psyc |
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CTRP 2274 Realtime Writing II |
BIOL 1114 Anat/Phys (science) |
SOCI XXX3 Sociology |
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CTRP 3163 Reporting/Captioning I |
CHEM 1003 Chemistry (science) |
Other approved Math courses |
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CTRP 4265 Reptg/Captioning II |
HPED 1111 Health (phys educ) |
Other approved Science courses |
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CTRP 4365 Reptg/Captioning III |
MATH 1113 Stats Concepts (Math) |
Other approved Lit courses |
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CTRP 3373 Computer Aided Trans |
LITR 2603 Intro to Lit |
Other approved Comp courses |
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CTRP 2602 Personal Dictionary |
COMP 1503 Fresh Comp |
Other approved speech courses |
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CTRP 3363 Technology/Judicial |
SPCH 1083 Public Speaking |
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CTRP 3353 Technol/Captioning |
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CTRP 4634 Procedures R/C |
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CTRP 4602 Internship R/C |
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Keyboarding (Independent Study) |
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Grammar (Independent Study) |
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Note—The last digit of a course number
signifies the number of credit hours.
For example CTRP 1174 = 4 credit hour course. Credit hours are used in determining the
cost of the program as well as full- or part-time status. |
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*Alfred State College remains committed to
the goal of offering as many of the required courses on line as
possible. Each year we increase the
number of required on-line classes.
Some of the classes listed in this column may not be offered every
semester; it is best to check with the Records Office for complete listing of
on-line courses offered each semester. |
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**Courses previously taken at other
colleges will be accepted based upon a course description of the course in
comparison with the ASC course. Course
descriptions should be submitted along with official transcripts. Courses taken at other colleges to be transferred
in while attending ASC must receive prior approval by submitting course
description and the name of school where course will be completed. |
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NOTE—a good source for selecting other
Internet courses offered by colleges is the State University of New York
Learning Network (SLN) http://www.sln.suny.edu |
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Technology Needed for CARRIT
students
Computer
(can be PC or laptop*)
a. minimum of 48-96 MB of RAM
(the more, the better)
b. minimum of 4 GB of hard
drive (the more, the better)
c. CD drive
d. extra com port on back of
computer for steno writer (standard on most computers)
e. sound card for audio
playback
f. good video card (4 MB or
greater)
g. Windows 98 (or higher)
h. Microsoft Word (latest
version)
*Make sure laptop computer
has an A:> drive to access floppy disks.
Some laptops do not have extra communication port in back of computer
and only have USB ports. It may be necessary
to purchase a USB to serial port converter.
a. Internet browser (Internet Explorer,
etc—latest version)
E-mail account (Hotmail, Yahoo, MSN, etc.)
Any compatible shorthand
machine that is computer compatible.
For our students, we recommend the Stentura Protege or Stentura 400 SRT. We also use the CaseCatalyst (student
version). Both of these items can be
ordered from Stenograph Corporation.
Stenograph offers an “upgrade guarantee” that will allow you to trade in
your equipment and software after graduation for a professional version of
CaseCatalyst and a higher-level writer.
Prices are subject to change.
Stentura Protege
(30085) $1535 less $95 student discount $1440
(mention
you are a student at Alfred State College—our certificate
number is C#10216)
Realtime Cable (comes with
writer)
Case Catalyst (student
version) (37396)
$ 495
Machines and software are
purchased from: Stenograph, L.L.C., 1500
Bishop Court, Mt. Prospect, IL 60056,
1-800-228-2339, www.stenograph.com (visit their site for update).
Used writers and
software can also be purchased, but call instructor before you purchase anything as some software is outdated and
some machines cannot write in realtime.
The writer and software information is
current at the time of writing and is subject to change.
Note—all shorthand writers, software, Internet access, and textbooks must be purchased, in place and running at the time the course begins. Order your materials at least two to three weeks before classes begin.
CARRIT Required Textbooks by
Course
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Name |
Author |
Publisher |
ISBN |
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CTRP 1174 Realtime Writing Theory I |
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Realwrite/realtime LessonBook Second Edition |
McCormick/Freer |
Prentice Hall* 1-800-643-5506 |
0-13-118052-5 |
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Realwrite/realtime DrillBook Second Edition |
McCormick/Freer |
Prentice Hall |
0-13-118053-3 |
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Realwrite/realtime NoteBook (optional) |
McCormick/Freer |
Prentice Hall |
0-13-621947-0 |
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CTRP 2274 Realtime Writing Theory II |
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Realwrite/realtime Series |
purchased above |
purchased above |
purchased above |
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Computer Shorthand SKILL Building |
Freer |
Prentice Hall |
0-13-397928-8 |
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CTRP 3363 Speed Building I for Reporting and Captioning |
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Computer Shorthand SKILL |
purchased above |
purchased above |
purchased above |
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CTRP 4265 Speed Building II for Reporting and Captioning |
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Computer Shorthand SKILL |
purchased above |
purchased above |
purchased above |
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Computer Shorthnd SPEED |
Freer |
Prentice Hall |
0-13-079112-1 |
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CTRP 4365 Speed Building III for Reporting and Captioning |
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Computer Shorthand SPEED |
purchased above |
purchased above |
purchased above |
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CTRP 4634 Court/Realtime Procedures |
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Court Reporter’s and CART Services Handbook, 4th ed. |
McCormick/Knapp
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Prentice Hall
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0-13-097634-2 |
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Study Guide for Handbook |
McCormick |
Prentice Hall |
(available on line) |
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Court Reporter Reference Tutorial |
Benoit/McCormick |
888-WKT-CRRB |
Textbooks and CD-ROM |
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CTRP 4602 Internship/Practicum for Reporting and Captioning |
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Student Manual (supplied by instructor) |
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CTRP 3373 Computer Aided Transcription (not determined at time of publication) |
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CTRP 2602 Personal Dictionary Production and Maintenance (not determined) |
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CTRP 3363 Technology for Judicial Reporting (not determined) |
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CTRP 3353 Technology for Broadcast Captioning (not determined) |
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All textbooks may be purchased from Alfred State College bookstore 607-587-4325 http://www.alfredstatebookstore.com
Textbook information is current at the time of this publication and is subject to change.
Student Access to CARRIT
Coursework on the Internet
Typical Class Structure
for CARRIT Students
1. Students access our http://blackboard.alfredstate.edu site and read the course information, course documents, announcements, and weekly or daily assignments. This information may be printed
2. Students practice from their lesson book and listen to dictation from a CD ROM that is supplied to them or they download the dictation from our CARRIT site at http://carrit.alfredstate.edu
3. All material that is practiced is saved to the student’s hard drive using the specialized software program. This homework (practice material) is then sent to the instructor every week for grading
4. Tests and speed takes are downloaded/audio streamed from a testing link in the CARRIT site. All speed takes are time stamped to assure the time factor is accurate. Students must also sign a certificate of verification with witness signature verifying that they completed test on their own.
5. Questions are asked via email to the professors.
6. Students have access to discussion boards for court reporting students.
Estimated
Cost for CARRIT Program
The cost of the program depends upon whether you are a
part-time or full-time student and whether you are a matriculated or
non-matriculated student.
Cost Per Credit Hour
for Internet Students Enrolled for 1--11 Credit Hours
New
York State Resident Non-New
York State Resident
Tuition $181.00 $300.00
Technology Fee 11.00
11.00
College Fee .85 .85
New York State Resident Non-New York State Resident
College Fee 12.50 12.50
Technology Fee 130.00 130.00
Total $2,317.50 $3,747.50
Students can be
enrolled at Alfred State College and take classes at other colleges and be
considered full-time by filling out a consortium agreement between the two
colleges.
Financial aid is available for full-time students carrying
12 or more hours and part-time students carrying 6 or more hours. The cost of your machine, software, and
textbooks should be included in your total college cost to determine your
financial aid.
More information on tuition costs and financial aid is
available by contacting the offices at the numbers listed below.
Matriculated versus Non-Matriculated Student Status
A matriculated student is a student who applies to the college within the Court Reporting and Captioning (Court and Realtime Reporting) curriculum and intends to earn the Associate in Applied Science degree.
A non-matriculated student is a student who wishes to take individualized court reporting courses without earning the degree. Students wishing to enroll one course at a time should contact the Center for Continuing Education & Training (CCET) at 607-587-4544
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Alfred State College |
1-800-4ALFRED 607-587-4795 |
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Admissions |
1-800-4ALFRED (option 1) 607-487-4215 |
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Continuing Education (CCET) |
607-587-4544 |
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Financial Aid |
1-800-4ALFRED (option 2) 607-587-4253 |
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Records Office (Transfer Credit) |
1-800-4ALFRED (option 4) 607-587-4796 |
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Student Accounts (billing) |
1-800-4ALFRED (option 3) 607-587-4378 |
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Melissa Blake (Professor) |
607-587-3427 FAX 607-587-3465 |
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Ruthie Newell (Program Aid) |
607-587-3425 |
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Thomas Stolberg (Dept. Chair) |
607-587-3413 |
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Course descriptions |
http://www.alfredstate.edu/academics/programs/prog_0647.html
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College Calendar |
http://www.alfredstate.edu/welcome/links.html
(select link at bottom) |
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CARRIT information |
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Start
dates are fall (mid-August) and spring (mid January). Listed below is a typical two-year plan for
the core court reporting Internet courses only from Alfred State College:
Students who start in fall (August) Students
who start in spring (January)
Fall 1 CTRP
1174, 3373 Spring 1 CTRP 1174, 3373
Spring 1 CTRP
2274, 2602 Summer 1 CTRP 2274, 2602
Summer 1 CTRP
3163 Fall 1 CTRP 3163, 3363/3353
Fall 2 CTRP
4265, 3363/3353 Spring 2 CTRP 4265, 4634
Spring 2 CTRP
4365, 4602, 4634 Summer 2 CTRP 4602*
Fall 2 CTRP 4365
*complete
in fall
Courses
are taught only in the fall: CTRP 1174,
3163, 4265, 4365, 3373, 3363/53
Courses
are taught only in the spring: CTRP
1174, 2274, 4265, 5365, 2602, 3373, 4634, 4602
Courses
are taught only in the summer CTRP 2274, 3163, 4602, 2602
Note—the
names of the courses corresponding to the course number can be found on page 3
or page 4 of this brochure.