Midlands Technical College is certified by the National Court Reporters Association. The school offers a court reporting certificate in conjunction with a computer-aided transcription certificate. Students must complete the computer-aided transcription program before they can enroll in the court reporting certificate program to ensure students can use shorthand and understand legal terminology. Midlands Technical College has seven locations throughout South Carolina: Airport Campus, Batesburg-Leesville Campus, Beltline Campus, Fort Jackson Campus Army Continuing Education Center, Harbison Campus, Northeast Campus/Center of Excellence for Technology and Columbia Area Campus.
Midlands Technical College Beltline Campus
316 South Beltline Blvd.
Columbia, SC 29205
803-738-8324
midlandstech.edu
South Carolina School of Court Reporting offers numerous courses geared toward the court reporting certificate. Founded in 2004, the school has evolved to servicing students who wish to expand their court reporting careers. Aside from court reporting, the school offers courses in transcription, voice methods and computer basics. These options allow students to be fully prepared to meet and exceed the requirements of many court reporting position. You can find applications for the school online.
South Carolina School of Court Reporting
708 South Pleasant Drive
Greenville, SC 29607
864-370-8037
scscr.org/
The Court Reporting School of SC opened in 2004. The school specializes in the voice writing method of court reporting and focuses on new and emerging technology in the field of court reporting. Prospective students should have a high school diploma and have experiences using Windows computer software. Candidates undergo an English assessment to test grammar and punctuation capabilities. As of 2010, the school's non-refundable enrollment fee was $150; be prepared to place a deposit of $1,000 for space in the program. You can find the application on the school's website.
Court Reporting School of SC
3935 Sunset Boulevard, Suite H
West Columbia, SC 29169
803-772-6176
courtreportingschoolofsc.org