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Class Description

Not surprisingly, with the growth of online conferences, reporters have found their services in demand on the internet.

During the first six months of training, students are not required to attend other Academic Programs that will be required. It is preferred that each student focus one hundred percent upon their machine shorthand training. At the end of this training, students will begin to enroll in the Academic Courses, (such as Medical Terminology, etc.).

Many students will not be required to enroll in classes in which they already have work experience or college credit. Scroll down to see a description of each class.

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*Our part time program has a Registration Fee of $100.00

*The Monthly Tuition is $175.00

Computer-Compatible Theory I: Keyboard and Theory principles presented. Total keyboard immersion helps the student learn the principles of phonetic writing and note reading, the stenotype alphabet, and vocabulary. A minimum of ten hours of home study and practice are required each week. Lessons must be completed weekly and periodic evaluations of students' progress must demonstrate mastery of stenotype keyboard.

Computer-Compatible Theory II: Continued dictation, transcription, and reading with the emphasis on developing speed. Verbatim reporting classes include question and answer, jury charge, literary, two and four-voice dictation, legal opinions and motions. Prerequisite: Computer Theory I

SpeedBuilding I: Review of the machine theory is presented and more difficult vocabulary is presented. Introduction to transcription formats. Dictation drills and test are given in testimony, jury charge, and literary. The student achieves a speed of 80 words per minute by passing a five-minute test at 95% accuracy. (Wilson's testing and grading procedures are identical to the requirements of the National Certification Committee's.) Prerequisite: Computer-Compatible Theory II

SpeedBuilding II: Two-voice testimony is given as well as literary and jury charge materials. Vocabulary drills. The student achieves a speed of 120 words per minute. Prerequisite: SpeedBuilding I

SpeedBuilding III: Vocabulary and syllabic density become progressively more intense. Overcoming multi-syllabic word hesitation. The student achieves a speed level of 160 words per minute.

SpeedBuilding IV: Concentrated effort for students to meet the requirements for the Certificate of Proficiency Tests given twice a year by NCRA at Wilson College. Graduation requirements of Wilson are identical to certification mandated by NCRA, (National Court Reporter Association), are:

*Two- Voice Testimony - 225 Words Per Minute

*Jury Charge - 220 Words Per Minute

*Literary - 180 Words Per Minute 

*Wilson College tests students at ten word increments; therefore; one five-minute test at 95% accuracy is required at each level.

*The time to complete any course depends entirely upon the ability and industry of the individual student. Wilson College provides incentive to students to complete or accelerate in the program. All tuition is ceased upon graduation although some students may choose to stay in the program until becoming Nationally Certified or placed in a position of their choice.

Academic Programs

(These Courses Are Offered Periodically)

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