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Submitter's Information
Shannon Davis
Articulation Officer
South Central Coast
Oxnard College
CTE Dean
Tim Fontenette
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Program Details
Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART), Certificate of Achievement
New Program
Court Reporting (051430)
08/01/26
The Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) Certificate of Achievement prepares students to provide high‑accuracy, near‑verbatim, live captions in classrooms, meetings, and public events, either on site or remotely. Students learn to deliver realtime access for people who are deaf or hard of hearing by using stenography or voice writing with computer‑aided transcription (CAT) software, professional research and proofreading methods, accessibility and privacy practices, and client‑ready formatting and delivery workflows. The program includes a supervised practicum providing hands‑on CART experience in educational and community settings. CART is recognized as a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and related regulations. Graduates qualify for entry‑level roles such as educational captioner (CART provider), meeting captioner, and remote CART provider, with optional advanced opportunities in broadcast captioning after additional training.
2026-27: 0
2027-28: 15
2028-29: 30
2029-30: 45
Program Proposal Attributes
- Certificate of Achievement: 16 or greater semester (or 24 or greater quarter) units (C)
The Court Reporting program prepares students for court, deposition, Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART), and broadcast roles by building real-time speed and accuracy, Computer Aided Transcription (CAT) proficiency, professional ethics, and licensure readiness through structured labs, timed takes, mock exams, and work-based learning. It supports transfer with GE‑aligned coursework and clear advising maps, while strengthening grammar, legal vocabulary, keyboarding fluency, and secure digital workflows. Students practice impartiality, confidentiality, and accessibility through service or simulations, develop a portfolio and a growth plan, and learn basics of contracting and billing. Equity supports include flexible schedules, hybrid theory, labs, equipment lending, and tutoring, with annual assessment using performance data, employer feedback, portfolios, and capstone results.
Course Units and Hours
33-36
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Course Report
| Required core Courses | Units | |
| CSR R101 | Medical Terminology for Court Reporter | 3 |
| CSR R103 | English Grammar for Court Reporting | 3 |
| CSR R104 | Advanced English Grammar for Court Reporting | 3 |
| CSR R105 | English Vocabulary for Court Reporting | 3 |
| CSR R107 | Court Reporter Transcription Procedures | 3 |
| CSR R108 | Court Reporter Computer-Aided Software | 3 |
| Complete one of the following two tracks: | ||
| Machine | ||
| CSR R110 | Court Reporter Stenographic Machine Theory 1 | 3 |
| CSR R111 | Court Reporter Stenographic Machine Theory 2 | 3 |
| Voice | ||
| CSR R112 | Court Reporter Voice Writing Theory | 3 |
| Required Speed Courses*: | ||
| CSR R117 | Court Reporter 160 WPM Speed Goal | 3 |
| CSR R118 | Court Reporter 160 WPM Multi-Voice | 3 |
| CSR R119 | Court Reporter 180 WPM Speed Goal | 3 |
| CSR R120 | Court Reporter 180 WPM Multi-Voice | 3 |
| Total Required Major Unts | 33-36 | |
| *Speed courses must be taken and completed in order. Both speed goal and multi-voice are required. |
| Course | Title | Units | Year/Semester (Y1 or S1) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSR R103 | English Grammar for Court Reporting | 3 | YR 1/Fall |
| CSR R105 | English Vocabulary for Court Reporting | 3 | YR 1/Fall |
| CSR R108 | Court Reporter Computer-Aided Software | 3 | YR 1/Fall |
| CSR R110 OR CSR R112 | Court Reporter Stenographic Machine Theory 1 OR Court Reporter Voice Writing Theory | 3 | YR 1/Fall |
| CSR R104 | Advanced English Grammar for Court Reporting | 3 | YR 1/Spring |
| CSR R101 | Medical Terminology for Court Reporter | 3 | YR 1/Spring |
| CSR R107 | Court Reporter Transcription Procedures | 3 | YR 1/Spring |
| CSR 111 (if on the machine track only) | Court Reporter Stenographic Machine Theory 2 | 3 | YR 1/Spring |
| CSR R117 | Court Reporter 160 WPM Speed Goal | 3 | YR 2/Fall |
| CSR R118 | Court Reporter 160 WPM Multi-Voice | 3 | YR 2/Fall |
| CSR R119 | Court Reporter 180 WPM Speed Goal | 3 | YR 2/Spring |
| CSR R120 | Court Reporter 180 WPM Multi-Voice | 3 | YR 2/Spring |
| Note: Speed and Multi-Voice Speeds under 160WPM must be completed prior to attempting 180 and 200-220 WPM courses. |
Supporting Documents
South Central Coast Regional Questions
Submission Details
02/26/26 - 04:48 PM
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Amanda Lake Super User · 06/05/26
6/5/26 HH: "It was my understanding that the programs would be withdrawn and resubmitted. If that is not the case, then my vote is NO."
Harriett Happel · 02/27/26
This is a lot of units for a certificate and if based on the degree proposal would require more courses to stack towards a degree in additional the the GE requirements. I propose that more discussion take place.