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Career Area: Law, Public Safety and Security
Associate Degree
Program Number: 10-170-2
Offered Completely Online
Approximately 2 Years to Complete
This is based on full-time enrollment. Actual time to completion may vary based on the availability of courses a college offers and the number of credits the student takes in any given time period.
Credit Program
Most credit programs are eligible for financial aid, while most non-credit certificates provide valuable work-related skills on a short timeline. Check with the college offering the program to determine if it is eligible for financial aid.
Average Annual Tuition: $4585.5
This is based on one year of full-time enrollment for in-state students. WTCS tuition is set by the Wisconsin Technical College System Board in March for the following year. It does not include books, materials or program/college-related fees.
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Why Consider a Court Reporting Degree?

  • You want to play an active role capturing the spoken word during courtroom trials, sporting events, public ceremonies, and other live events.
  • Your interest in language, reading, communication, and technology can lead to success in this career.
  • As a freelancer, having freedom to choose your hours and clients is something you’re interested in.
  • Court Reporters can perform functions that technologies alone cannot.
  • Actively listening is something you’re very good at.

Why Learn at Lakeshore?

  • Courses are offered in a flexible mix of online and in-person formats.
  • Our program is approved by the National Court Reporters Association.
  • Through our partnership with Project Steno, you can network and further develop your skills.
  • Learn from an instructor with extensive court reporting and teaching experience, who is also professionally active in state and national level associations.

What It Takes

  • Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Interest in using technology
  • Ability to work independently
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