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Bryan College immediately immerses students in shorthand theory.
The mysteries of the steno machine are unraveled in a two-month
"hands on" shorthand theory class. Here, students learn
how a specialized machine with 22 keys and a number bar enables
court reporters to write at speeds of more than 200 words per
minute. Amazingly, students learn approximately 95% of what they
will ever write in this two-month theory course. (The part-time
night school class is proportionately longer.)
After students master shorthand theory, they move to the 40-60
words per minute class. When students accurately write 60 WPM,
they move to the 60-80 WPM class. Students continue to move up
in speed at their own pace until they are in the "fast class,"
where students write more than 200 WPM. Students in the fast class
work to qualify to take the California licensing exam and become
Certified Shorthand Reporters (CSRs).
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In addition to speed building classes, students take a variety
of academic classes. Bryan's academic program completes the student's
education in court reporting. Bryan students master courses in
civil and criminal law, punctuation, word usage, legal terminology,
anatomy, medical terminology, computer technology, and other subjects.
With over 90% of court reporters using CAT (Computer Aided Transcription),
computers are now an integral part of any good reporting program.
Our computer labs are utilized by students throughout their course
of study. Beginning students use specialized software to assist
in skill development. Intermediate and advanced students use the
Bryan computer facilities for continued skill development, personal
dictionary building, and transcript editing.
Bryan students have access to our nationally distributed
tape library. These high-quality tapes are so respected in the
reporting field that other court reporting colleges, as well as
professional reporters nationwide, also use them. Students learn
to use the Bryan College library resources to do the necessary
research required to complete class work.
The Bryan Lecture Series introduces students to
a wide range of knowledgeable professionals from the fields of
law, medicine, and court reporting.
Bryan College coordinates a variety of off-campus court projects,
observation hours, and mock trials at several law schools, giving
our students the best "real life" experiences possible.
New Classes Start Twice Quarterly - Day and Evening
Day classes: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Evening classes: Monday and Wednesday, 5:50 p.m. to 9:10 p.m.
Tuesday, 5:40 p.m. to 9:40 p.m.
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