Overview
The Judicial Administration graduate certificate provides
students with an opportunity to learn from current leaders in the
California judicial system. One of the few programs of its kind
in the United States, graduates will learn the skills needed to
make a difference in the successful practice of judicial
administration – through their courts and their communities.
“While the ability to learn about issues facing the branch was
of course the core goal of the program, I truly believe the
opportunity to network with peers and colleagues was
invaluable.”
-Jason Galkin,
2016 Cohort
CEO, Superior Court of California, Nevada County
Benefits
- Convenient scheduling supports working professionals
- Courses provide the skills required to work with judges and
stakeholders at higher levels in the court system
- May be used toward the six units of elective credit required
for a master’s degree at Sacramento State
- Graduates of the judicial administration program often go on
to leadership and career development opportunities within the
judicial branch.
Audience
Applicants must have an educational level of bachelor’s
degree or above. It is strongly
recommended that applicants be currently employed
in the California judicial court system at the analyst level or
above to ensure they are well prepared for the content of the
courses.
Structure
PPA 291: Court Governance and Operations
PPA 292: Court Management
PPA 293: Court Leadership
PPA 294: Emerging Issues in Judicial Administration
Courses are offered using a combination of face-to-face
instruction and online learning including video streaming. Each
course meets for 16 weeks with one in-person class meeting in
Northern California and one in-person class meeting in
Southern California.
Each course also requires students to meet virtually on Wednesday
evenings using Zoom. Students must have access to a
computer, high speed Internet connection, speakers/headphones,
and microphone.
Fees
Each course is 3 units. $450 per unit. One course is $1,350 or
$5,400 total for the program. This price excludes books, and
flight and hotel accommodations for the in-person class meetings
in Northern and Southern California.
Application fees include a $30 non-refundable processing fee,
which is paid upon formal admission to the program. Admitted
students will given instructions on how to pay fee.
Please check with your court to see if they offer tuition
reimbursement.
Since this is a certificate program, financial aid is not
available.
