COS 108 Legal Terminology and Transcription 3 credits

This course teaches students legal terminology necessary to transcribe legal documents, key legal documents and provide an understanding of documents used for a variety of legal procedures/situations. Legal terms are defined and used as they apply in a legal context. Correct pronunciation is reinforced by taped dictation. Students also learn correct spelling of each term through keyboarding practice from printed copy. R (2 lecture hours and 2 laboratory hours)

Prerequisite: CAS 121 or COS 105 or COS 200