Associate of Applied
Science in Judicial Studies (A.A.S.)
Judicial
Studies
The
A.A.S. and Certificate of Completion in Judicial Studies
provides the student with knowledge and skills of the court
system and its operation. It offers a specialized course of
study which emphasizes the court structure, law, and other
related areas related to the judiciary.
For those already employed in the
court, this program will enhance existing skills and broaden
the court employee’s perspective of the court system. JUD
courses qualify for continuing education hours and are
approved by the Arizona Supreme Court for COJET credit.
Benefits of this Program of Study
- Development of specialized skills
and knowledge of the court.
- Expand opportunities for
promotion, lateral transfer, and/or career expansion for
those who already work in the court system.
- JUD courses approved for COJET
(continuing education) hours.
- Flexibility in learning since this
Certificate is offered as a distance learning (on-line)
option.
- Qualified faculty with experience
in the field.
Requirements
COURSES
CREDITS
General Education
22 – 25
Required AJS Courses
18
JUD
Certificate
15
Restricted
Elective
6 - 9
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TOTAL CREDITS 64
Requirements for Certificate of Completion in Judicial Studies
MODULES
CREDITS
Criminal Justice Module
AJS 101 Introduction to Criminal
Justice 3
Court Module
JUD 101 The courts in
AZ 1
JUD 109 Judicial
Writing 1
JUD 111 Sentencing
Misdemeanants 1
Judicial Management Module
JUD 103 Role of Court
Staff 1
JUD 113 Court
Management 2
Legal Module
JUD 107 Civil Procedure in AZ Courts
2
JUD 121
Appeals 1
Conflict Resolution Module
JUD 115 Injunctive
Actions 2
JUD 119 Alternative Dispute
Resolutions 1
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TOTAL
CREDITS 15
*All certificate courses are available
on-line.
For more information, e-mail Ellyn Ness
at:
eness@mail.mc.maricopa.edu
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