On-campus

Online

Management of the courts and the judicial process in contemporary society requires expert knowledge and complex skills. The courts need qualified professionals who can ensure that the public receives timely and just resolution to cases requiring judicial intervention. This specialization is designed to meet the educational needs of students currently working in the judicial system. It prepares students to understand the purposes and responsibilities of the courts; leadership and its role in guiding the courts; and interaction with the community. It provides opportunities to learn how to obtain and manage human resources including staff education and development, budgets, and fiscal resources; manage cases and information technology effectively; envision and plan strategically; and implement and manage auxiliary court programs and required services, which complement and support the core functions of the courts.

For the official program description, visit the School of Criminal Justice section of Academic Programs.

It is the responsibility of each student to be aware of and understand university regulations as published. To review the complete approved description of this program as well as academic policies and student rights and responsibilities, visit the Michigan State University Academic Programs site.

To learn more about this program, visit the Judicial Administration Graduate Specialization program site.

Same as on-campus semesters.

The Judicial Administration Program is recognized by the following professional organizations: Conference of State Court Administrators (COSCA), National Association of State Judicial Educators (NASJE), National Association for Court Management (NACM), Federal Court Clerks Association (FCCA), National Conference of Bankruptcy Clerks (NCBC), and several state associations and court systems.

Practitioners and those interested in the federal or state judicial system.

For information on Graduate Education at MSU, visit the Graduate Education section of Academic Programs. For specific program requirements, visit the School of Criminal Justice section.

For an online Graduate Application, visit the Graduate School site.

For current tuition, fees, and payment information, visit the Controller's Student Accounts page.

For the University's tuition refund policy, visit the Controller's Operational Policies page.

For information about financial aid, including loans, available for students at Michigan State University, visit the Office of Financial Aid site.

For additional information about graduate study at Michigan State University, visit the Graduate School site.

Michigan State University serves the distance and continuing education needs of organizations by offering program customization, group sales, and consulting services through MSU Global Online Connection. To learn more, visit the MSU Global site.

Courses in this program are taught via the Internet. In order to participate in this program, students must be comfortable with, and have access to, a computer with an Internet connection. For assistance, visit the Student Computer Requirement and Considerations for Computer Use page.

For information about equipment needed to participate in this program, visit the Virtual University's Basic Equipment page.

Dr. Maureen Conner
1407 South Harrison Rd., Suite 330 Nisbet
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI 48823-5239
517.432.1716

Dr. Sharon George
1407 South Harrison Rd., Suite 330 Nisbet
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI 48823-5239
517.432.1716
Email: connerm@msu.edu; georges@msu.edu

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