Broadcast captioning is a growing field that offers a rewarding opportunity to make television, educational, and public content more accessible for people who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Why Consider Broadcast Captioning?
- Helping individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing understand discussions in a variety of settings is important to you.
- Providing scrolling captions for television, educational, and public events appeals to you.
- Your interest in language, reading, communication, and technology can lead to success in this career.
- Meeting deadlines is something you welcome and do well.
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.
- Upon successful completion, you will earn dual degrees in Broadcast Captioning and Court Reporting.
- Experience an exciting internship where you'll put your skills into action.
What It Takes
- Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
- Excellent communication skills
- Interest in using technology
- Desire for a career that benefits others
- Ability to work independently
This program is available 100% online within the iFlex instructional mode. Students are able to attend classes from home. NOTE: A minimum internet connection speed of 3 Mbps download and 1 Mbps upload is required. The computer must use Windows 7 or newer operating system.
Additional Information
Lakeshore's Court Reporting Program is approved by the National Court Reporters Association.
Lakeshore has also partnered with Project Steno. For more information, visit Project Steno.
