Judicial Administration Certificate
Application

Applications are accepted October 1 - November 30 for this certificate program. Due to budget constraints and inadequate enrollment, the program will be sequenced every other year. The next full sequence begins fall 2011, with an application deadline of November 30, 2010.

Download the application.

Note: Enrolled MPPA students do not need to submit an application to enroll in either the Judicial Administration Certificate or Concentration programs.

Specialization in Judicial Administration is offered through a four-course stand-alone graduate certificate. The program, developed in close coordination with a variety of court administrators, is open to 1) currently enrolled MPPA students at Sacramento State who desire to earn a specialized concentration in court administration and 2) selected individuals with a bachelor’s degree and direct experience in judicial administration.

Deadline is November 30.

Applications will be reviewed in the order they are completed.

Qualifications

Applicants will be screened for demonstrated interest in the court environment and aptitude to complete the program over a four semester sequence. Current court employees who desire to further their careers in the courts are encouraged to apply. The following qualifying criteria will be weighed:

• Completion of Bachelors degree
• Verification of graduation
• Academic record (GPA and rigor of academic coursework)
• Relevant work experience
• Statement of purpose
• Two letters of recommendation, one from a supervisor and one from an individual in a professional or academic position familiar with the applicant’s work

Application

Required

• California State University application
• Two sets of official transcripts submit to Graduate Center
• Program Application
• Two letters of recommendation and recommendation forms
• One to two page statement of purpose

Optional

• Curriculum vita or resume
• Copies of all transcripts to the department -- expedites review of your application (unofficial transcripts OK for this purpose only)

Download the application: PDF | Word
Download the letter of recommendation form: PDF | Word

Attach to the application a statement of purpose and letters of recommendation (with forms). Letters of recommendation may be sent under separate cover to:

Department of Public Policy & Administration
Judicial Administration Certificate Program
California State University, Sacramento
6000 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95819-6081

For further questions regarding application and admission, please contact: