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Explore Pathways in Court Reporting

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Associate Degree

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Court Reporting

Court reporters are responsible for producing the official record of legal trials, hearings, and depositions—making them integral to the legal system. 

Students in the Court Reporting program will…

  • Learn special terminology encountered in court and legal proceedings.
  • Utilize computer technology to perform realtime computer-aided transcription.
  • Gain knowledge of current laws and ethics used by professional court reporters.
  • Be qualified to sit for the California state licensure examination.
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Humphreys University has been teaching machine stenography courses since the 1920s and has been providing the judicial community with qualified court reporters since the 1950s.

What Sets Us Apart

Program Highlights

Pursue Licensure as a Student

Program enables the student to achieve California CSR licensure while earning the degree.

Meets CR Requirements and Earn a Degree

Meets the Court Reporters Board of California prescribed course of study but also provides an associate degree.

Online Program

Classes are offered online.

Dictation Practice Available

Extensive online digital audio and video libraries available.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is court reporting and is it still a growing career?

Court reporters create the verbatim record of legal proceedings using stenotype machines. California has a documented shortage of licensed court reporters, and reporters work in courtrooms, depositions, and captioning. The Humphreys University program is one of the few offering a full bachelor’s-level court reporting degree in the state or nation.

Does Humphreys prepare me for the California CSR licensing exam?

The Humphreys University Court Reporting program is built around the speed, accuracy, and legal knowledge required for California Certified Shorthand Reporter licensure through the Court Reporters Board of California.

Can I study court reporting online?

Yes. The Humphreys University Court Reporting program is available online, and virtual enrollment for students living outside California depends on state authorization — confirm with admissions before applying.

How much does the court reporting program cost?

Court Reporting tuition at Humphreys University is $310 per unit — lower than the standard undergraduate rate. Machine lab fees are $143 per quarter for non-theory machine classes, and the CR49 course carries a $500 per-quarter fee. Financial aid is available if eligible.

How long does it take to become a court reporter?

Court reporting timelines depend on how quickly a student builds machine speed, not just on credit hours. The Humphreys University bachelor’s program combines the academic degree with the speed-building sequence. Students should plan on a multi-year commitment with consistent daily practice.

Do I need my own stenotype machine?

Court reporting students practice on a stenotype machine throughout the program. Humphreys University charges machine lab fees for non-theory machine classes, and students should plan for equipment as part of program cost. A student must purchase a machine on their own.

What do court reporters earn?

Licensed court reporters in California are among the higher-earning careers reachable without a graduate degree, particularly freelance deposition reporters and CART captioners. Earnings vary by setting, certification, and whether the reporter works for a court or independently. Court reports often work on a contract basis.

Is court reporting being replaced by technology?

Demand for certified human reporters remains strong in California, where the law requires a certified reporter for many proceedings and courts continue to report shortages. The Humphreys University program trains reporters for both traditional courtroom work and captioning applications.

Your Future
In Court Reporting

Our Court Reporting graduates can find work anywhere from freelance reporting to broadcast captioning.  Consider any of these careers in Court Reporting:

Judicial Reporter

Freelance Reporter

CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation) Reporter

Broadcast Captioner

Meet Your Department Chair

Pam Closs

Ms. Closs is the Chair of Court Reporting. She has been an instructor in the department since 2004. She has an Associate in Arts degree in Court Reporting, Bachelor of Arts degree in Paralegal Studies, and NCRA Certification as Certified Reporting Instructor (CRI) and Realtime Systems Administrator (RSA).

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Additional Resources

Court Reporters Board of California (CRBC)

Deposition Reporters Association (DRA)

California Court Reporters Association (CCRA)

National Court Reporters Association (NCRA)

School Exam Statistics – Dictation (CRBC)

School Exam Statistics – English and Prof. Practice (CRBC)

Program approved by:

Court Reporters Board of California, 2535 Capitol Oaks Drive #230, Sacramento,  1-855-327-5272,  www.courtreportersboard.ca.gov