This course is an experience external to the college for an advanced student in a specialized field involving a written agreement between the educational institution and a business or industry. Mentored and supervised by a workplace employee, the student achieves objectives that are developed and documented by the college and that are directly related to specific occupational outcomes. This may be a paid or unpaid experience. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary.

IV. METHODS OF INSTRUCTION

One-on-one instruction, visits to the worksite, and consultations with the onsite mentor and student.

V.  COURSE CONTENT

Internship – Court Reporter requires the students to work in a court reporting environment. The students will utilize the skills and knowledge gained in all of their technical and academic courses.

VI. LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES

At the successful completion of CRTR 2186, the students will be able to:

1. Apply principles and practices learned while working with and observing court reporters in their work environments .
2. Produce a 20-page transcript from stenographic notes (to include cover, index, stipulations, testimony, and certificate page)
3. Attain a minimum of 40 hours of experience (10 hours courtroom writing, 10 hours deposition writing, 10 hours of observation, and 10 hours from the previous list)

Method of Measurement #1: Students will record testimony stenographically to be submitted to the instructor with their transcript.

Method of Measurement #2: Students will produce a “salable” transcript with a minimum error rate of 96 percent.

Method of Measurement #3: Students will submit signed Student Internship Record forms indicating a minimum of 10 hours courtroom writing, 10 hours deposition writing, 10 hours of observation, and 10 hours from the previous list .

The following SCANS Competencies are included in this course:

The following SCANS Foundations are included in this course:

VII.  COURSE GRADE

A. College Requirements:

A student who must be absent from a final examination should petition that instructor for permission to postpone the examination. A student absent without permission from a final examination is graded “F.” Postponed examinations result in a grade of “I.” The final exam must be taken within 120 calendar days from the end of the semester or the grade automatically becomes an “F.” (San Antonio College Bulletin, Faculty Handbook - January 1995)

B. Departmental Requirements:

1. Timed writings ………………… 70%

Grading is based upon speed and accuracy of the two best timings in accordance with the grading scale. A student must have two timings that meet the timing scale that appears in the syllabus to pass the course.

2. Homework ………………………… 20%

Includes work completed inside classroom and outside classroom

3. Final Exam ……………………….. 10%

Performance test dictated live by the instructor to cover similar course content learned during the semester.

C. Instructor Requirements: Varies by course.

VIII. Policies and Procedures

A. College Policies

1. San Antonio College does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability with respect to access, employment programs or services.
2. Students are urged not to bring children to either a class or a lab. Minors under the age of twelve (12) must not be left unattended on campus. College Academic Council - April, 1998
3. ADA Statement: “As per Section 504 of the Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, if accommodation is needed contact the Office of DisABILITY Support Services, CAC 124C, Phone: (210) 486-0020.
4. A Rapid Response Team exists for the purpose of responding to emergencies. If you have a disability that will require assistance in the event of a building evacuation, notify Disability Support Services, Chance Academic Center 124C, Phone: (210) 486-0020.
5. Academic Dishonesty: Students may be subject to disciplinary proceedings resulting in an academic penalty or disciplinary penalty for academic dishonesty. Academic Dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, cheating on a test, plagiarism and collusion. For additional information refer to the “Student Code of Conduct” in the San Antonio College Bulletin.
6. Students are required to silence all electronic devices (e.g., pagers, cellular phones, etc.) when in classrooms, laboratories and the library. College Academic Council, 01/ 2000.
7. San Antonio College Attendance Policy: Regular and punctual attendance at all classes and laboratories, day and/or evening, is required. A student absent for any reason is responsible for all work missed. Both tardiness and early departure from class are forms of absenteeism. The instructor establishes the policy with regard to each.
   Absences of each student are recorded without exception. The counting of absences begins on the first day of class. A student absent the equivalent of two weeks of instruction in a 16-week semester may be dropped by the instructor. If a student is dropped from a class for excessive absences, the instructor will record a grade of “W' (withdraw). It is the student's responsibility to ensure that the withdrawals have been submitted.
8. San Antonio College is a smoke free campus.
9. ACCD DPS Emergency Phone Numbers:
   ACCD DPS Emergency Phone (210) 222-0911
   ACCD DPS General Phone (210) 485-0099
   ACCD DPS Weather Phone (210) 485-0189 (For information on college closures)
10. Students must also abide by the policies, procedures, and rules set forth in the “Student Code of Conduct” and all other policies set forth in the San Antonio College Bulletin. http://www.alamo.edu/sac/sacmain/schedule/2006%20SAC%20Bulletin%20Online/2006-07_SAC_Bulletin.pdf

B. Departmental Policies (same as college)