What Is the Judicial Studies Certificate Program?
The Judicial  Studies program familiarizes students with the operations of the New Mexico municipal, magistrate, metropolitan, district, appellate and supreme courts, as well as federal and tribal courts. Ethical issues are also addressed. Students are introduced to substantive and procedural law, basic legal skills, fundamental legal theory and legal analysis skills.
The program is a collaborative effort between Central New Mexico Community College, the Judicial Education Center (JEC) of the University of New Mexico's School of Law, and the New Mexico state courts.
For more information and a complete list of the program's courses see CNM's website at: http://www.cnm.edu/depts/bit/programs/acctlegal/judicial/index.php
 Who Should Get a Certificate?
Originally created for court personnel, the program has been expanded to include anyone interested in the judiciary and how it works, or interested in pursuing a career in the judiciary. People interested in obtaining jobs in the court systems, and existing court personnel wanting to improve their qualifications for promotions or job changes should consider pursuing the Judicial Studies Certificate Program.
How Do you Earn a Certificate?
To earn a certificate in Judicial Studies, students must complete 33 credit hours of core and elective courses. Core courses are in computer literacy, introduction to the judicial system, interpersonal communication, business communication, basic English and basic math, and an internship. Students are required to complete three credits of elective coursework in each of the following categories: legal, government and cultural, and management. Not all elective courses are offered each term. TVI offers all the courses needed to attain the certificate, but will also accept transfer credits for equivalent course work at other colleges in New Mexico. This allows non-residents of Albuquerque to qualify for the certificate. Non-resident students are required to complete a minimum of eight credit hours at TVI. Upon completion of the program requirements, the student will graduate from TVI.
 Introduction to Judicial Studies, JUD 101
An introductory course to the program, JUD 101 is a live, interactive telecourse that is also distributed on videotape to select locations. The live broadcast takes place in Albuquerque one night a week at TVI's electronic classroom and at other satellite locations in Albuquerque. Tapes are distributed to select sites throughout the state by overnight mail. Student-instructor contact is also available through email, a web site discussion room, fax, a toll-free telephone number, and mail.
Introduction to Court Operations & Ethics, JUD 102
TVI also offers Introduction to Court Operations and Ethics as a a distance education course in the program. JUD 102 is a one-credit course required for the certificate. The course focuses on ethical and specific court operation issues. Instruction is presented through seminars offered by the Judicial Education Center. Students are required to submit a paper to the TVI instructor.
Internship, JUD 298
(Prerequisites: JUD 101, 102, COMM 221 or 225, BA 150, ENG 101, elective and approval of director) Students work a minimum of 150 hours at court sites. The student is jointly supervised by TVI and the employer.
Cooperative Education, JUD 299
(Prerequisites: JUD 101, 102, COMM 221 or 225, BA 150, ENG 101, elective and approval of director) Students work a minimum of 150 hours at court sites. The student is paid by the employer and is jointly supervised by TVI and the employer.
Contact Information
Judy Olean, Instructor, 1-888-453-1304 (toll free), 224-3863
Jo-Ann Chen, Instructional Technician, 224-3845
Fax: 224-3868
Email for assignments:
JOlean@cnm.edu
Web site: http://www.cnm.edu/depts/bit/programs/acctlegal/judicial/index.php
Mailing address:
Judy Olean
Albuquerque TVI
Business Occupations Department
525 Buena Vista, SE
Albuquerque, NM 87106
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