C-PrintTM Captioning
Degree offered
Certificate of Achievement in C-PrintTM Captioning
Credits required 25
Dean
Joanne Preston
Program contact
Sandra Lygren, Coordinator and Professor of Deaf Studies, ext. 2748
Program Goals Statement
This certificate prepares graduates to work with Deaf or hard-of-hearing students and students with other disabilities in mainstream classrooms and/or work environments. Students in this program learn to keyboard effectively, to use laptop computers in conjunction with C-Print™ software, to perform real-time captioning in classrooms or other settings, to edit and prepare notes, and to work within the Deaf culture and with disability services.
Program information
- C-Print™ is a support service that combines the characteristics of both interpreters and note takers.
- C-Print™ technology is a speech-to-text system used as a communication access service option to individuals who are deaf or hard-of-hearing around the country.
Recommendations
Students must possess an aptitude for phonetics and English grammar and type 40 words per minute or take OFC 102, OFC 104, OFC 113.
After BCC
Students can work in any public or private school setting. C-Print™ captionists are also employed to take notes during town meetings, public forums, workshops, business meetings, and with individuals with other disabilities.
Degree Requirements
Program Courses
CIT 100 | Working with Laptops | 1 credit |
DST 110 | Deaf Culture | 3 credits |
ENG 101 | Composition I: College Writing | 3 credits |
OFC 120 | Text Editing | 3 credits |
OFC 135 | C-Print Basics | 3 credits |
OFC 240 | C-Print Captioning Skill Development | 3 credits |
OFC 245 | C-Print Captioning Practicum | 3 credits |
OFC 294 | Office Administration Colloquium | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 22 |
Choose one of the following
BUS 113 | Introduction to Business Functions and Practices | 3 credits |
MAN 154 | Small Business Management | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Recommended Course Sequence - Fall Semester 1
ENG 101 | Composition I: College Writing | 3 credits |
OFC 135 | C-Print Basics | 3 credits |
DST 110 | Deaf Culture | 3 credits |
Recommended Course Sequence - Spring Semester 2
BUS 113 | Introduction to Business Functions and Practices | 3 credits |
| Or | |
MAN 154 | Small Business Management | 3 credits |
| And | |
OFC 120 | Text Editing | 3 credits |
OFC 240 | C-Print Captioning Skill Development | 3 credits |
OFC 245 | C-Print Captioning Practicum | 3 credits |
OFC 294 | Office Administration Colloquium | 3 credits |
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