Judicial Administration Certificate
Application

Deadline Extension to April 4, 2008 for the Judicial Administration Certificate only.

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 March 1 for Fall. April 4 for Fall 2008 only.

Fall 2008 applications submitted between March 3 and April 4, please contact Suzi Byrd in the MPPA office.

There are no spring admissions.

Your application must be completed by this date. After March 1 April 4, incomplete applications will be denied. (March 1 April 4 postmarks accepted up to one week after deadline on supplemental applications only.)

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 (Please contact Suzi Byrd in the MPPA Office to submit the University application for fall 2008 during the extended period.)
• 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: