Realtime Court Reporting Program

Thank you for your interest in the Realtime Court Reporting Program at DMACC. Program information is available on the following website for your review:  https://internal.dmacc.edu/programs/courtreporting/Pages/welcome.aspx

 ​Facts About DMACC’s Virtual Court Reporting Program 

  1. This is a full-time, day-time program. ​
  2. ​LIVE virtual instruction is delivered through Canvas​, Zoom or Microsoft Teams. These classes are synchronous, and attendance is required. Most classes meet from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Thursday. 
  3. Students are required to come to the DMACC Newton Campus 4-6 days each semester.
  4. Professors are highly qualified and caring, with many years of experience in court reporting, captioning and teaching. 
  5. Classes are designed for completion in two years. 
  6. The job market is very strong; court reporters are in high demand in Iowa and nationwide. 
  7. Mentor and internship opportunities are offered with the Iowa Court Reporters Association. 
  8. DMACC’s virtual program is approved by the National Court Reporters Association (NCRA). DMACC is a nationally accredited college (Higher Learning Commission). ​

Enrollment Information - Get Started in 3 Easy Steps: https://www.dmacc.edu/enrollment/index.html

Financial Aid Step by Step Process: https://www.dmacc.edu/financial-aid/applying.html

You may click on the following link to view the schedule of classes: https://www.dmacc.edu/schedule/index.html

  • Select the "Semester of Interest"
  • Under "View Course Schedules by Location" select location or online
  • Under "Subject" select "Topic of Choice"
  • You can narrow your search by completing additional fields including "Instructional Method, Course Title, Number, Availability, Days & Start Time." Details regarding DMACC Class Types are located here: https://www.dmacc.edu/admissions/class.html
  • Then scroll down and click "Search"

The tuition and fees information is provided in the following link for your review. Note that online courses are an additional $30.00 per credit hour. https://www.dmacc.edu/tuition/index.html

For answers to specific questions about the admissions process, please contact a DMACC Admissions Representative at 800-362-2127 ext. 7337 or 515-965-7337 or by email at admissions@dmacc.edu. They will provide answers to your questions and support as needed with the admissions application process.

If you have additional questions regarding the program, please contact Sean Hartnett, Academic Advisor, by email at sphartnett@dmacc.edu or by phone at 641-791-1723. He will be able to provide the necessary support and assistance as needed.

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