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.

Gainful Employment Program Disclosure

In accordance with Federal regulations published in the Federal Register on October 29, 2010, Bristol Community College discloses information about student costs, tuitions, fees and employment statistics to various governing bodies to ensure certification and oversight.

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