School of Human Services and Community Safety

Court Services Administrator

Applied Certificate
Court Services Administrator

Program Overview

Court Services Administrator is a 14-week applied certificate program offered at our Sask Polytech campuses and at some off-campus locations. You’ll learn from highly trained instructors who have experience working within the court system. You’ll study:

  • court office systems and procedures
  • criminal justice system and community justice programs
  • criminal, civil and family law
  • interpersonal communication and conflict resolution skills
  • professionalism and ethics
  • provincial legal acts, statutes and regulations
  • recordkeeping, computer applications

Demand is growing for court services administrators. It's a unique career path with lots of job options. You could work in court support positions for courts, agencies, boards and tribunals, or in administrative positions in the justice sector.

Saskatchewan Polytechnic's Court Services Administrator program will help you develop strong skills in communication, multitasking and conflict resolution. We'll also help you strengthen your ability to work independently and as part of a team, and to work well with culturally diverse groups.

2-Week Work Experience

Your program includes a two-week work experience. It’s a chance to apply your new skills in a court services setting, while also getting a feel for the important role you’ll play in the court system.

Career and Salary Information

Your Career

When you graduate, you’ll be prepared to work in a variety of court services settings, including provincial court, the court of Queen’s Bench and prosecutors’ offices. If you’re more interested in administration, explore job opportunities with law firms, corporate boards, court reporting agencies and more.

For more information, contact the Student Employment Services at the Saskatchewan Polytechnic campus nearest you.

Potential Careers

Sample Job TitleNOC Classification1Earning Potential2
Court ClerkCourt Clerks (1416)$35,400 - $68,800
Law ClerkParalegal and Related Occupations (4211)$40,600 - $82,500

Length and Start Date

Start Date(s):

September 3, 2019 - December 6, 2019 (Prince Albert and Saskatoon)
January 6, 2020 - April 17, 2020 (Regina)


For more information about delivery of this program, contact:


Length: 14 weeks

Locations

  • Prince Albert
  • Regina
  • Saskatoon

Admissions

Admission Requirements

Note

  • Students will need to have introductory level skills in Microsoft Office prior to entering the program.
  • Accepted applicants are required to provide evidence of a Criminal Record Check for access to police agencies for tours and prior to entering the work experience component of the program. At the discretion of the community agency, you may be declined access to a clinical or work placement based on the contents of the Criminal Record Check. The cost of the Criminal Record Check is your responsibility. Program applicants should be aware that, for the purpose of the Criminal Record Check, they must request this from the police service in their home community, whether it is from a municipal/city police service or from the RCMP detachment that services their home area.
    • If you have a criminal record for which a record suspension (pardon) has not been granted, or a matter that is currently before the courts, you may be unable to complete the program.

Special Admission

Applicants who do not possess the academic qualifications for a program may be admitted if evidence of probable success can be established through a special admission assessment. Interested individuals should still apply. Applicants are automatically considered for special admission. However, some specific admission requirements may still need to be met. Refer to the ACCUPLACER© cut scores for this program below, and review additional details concerning Special Admission.

ACCUPLACER©

  • 250 Arithmetic
  • 240 Reading
  • 238 Writing

Admission Method

First Qualified/First Admitted

The First Qualified/First Admitted (FQFA) process is used for the majority of Saskatchewan Polytechnic programs. When we determine that you meet the program's admission requirements, you will be offered admission based on the date you fully qualify for the program. The earlier you provide the appropriate documents and information that qualify you for admission to the next intake, the earlier you might begin your studies. Your application, once qualified, is always considered for the next intake. 

Applicants to programs with multiple intakes in an academic year remain in the application pool until the last intake for that academic year has begun. Programs using the FQFA process receive applications year round and maintain an application pool for each academic year. Qualified applicants who are not offered a seat must reapply for the next academic year. 

Sponsored programs or programs targeted to specific groups do not accept applications year round or maintain an application pool.

See Admission Processes for more information about this method of admission.

Tuition and Fees

Estimates are based on current rates and are subject to change. Amounts for a program may vary by campus. Totals shown here include all mandatory fees as well as approximate cost for books and supplies. Visit the Tuition and Fees web page for a complete breakdown of tuition and fees for this program.

 

2019/20 Academic Year

$6,400

Courses

Expand All +
Code
Name/Description
Credits
 
CLTR 100
Diversity
3
Show course details
You will examine the elements of cultural, gender and disability diversity in Canada and how it impacts legislation in the workplace. You will explore elements of Indigenous culture with a view to understanding both historical elements and contemporary issues in Canada. Your studies will also provide opportunities to participate in current Indigenous cultural practices.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Equivalent Course(s): CLTR 100CE
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online, Web Assisted Delivery Group
CORR 100
Managing Clients in Law Enforcement Settings
3
Show course details
You will develop specific skills for interacting with diverse groups of individuals in various law enforcement situations and settings. Content will include strategies for dealing with clients in high stress situations and strategies to defuse hostile situations.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Equivalent Course(s): CORR 100CE
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online, Prior Learning
CORR 159
Extrajudicial Programs
1
Show course details
You will examine the various community agencies and alternative measures programs that are part of the court system.
Credit Units: 1
Course Hours: 20.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online
CORR 167
Criminal Justice System
3
Show course details
You will examine the components of the criminal justice system. You will examine how the components work together to respond to crime and crime control.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Equivalent Course(s): CORR 167CE
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Online, Print Distance Group, Prior Learning
LAW 162
Criminal Law
3
Show course details
You will examine the Criminal Code and its relationship to selected criminal offenses and cases. You will also examine elements of a crime, pre-trial criminal procedures and the significance of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms as it impacts on criminal law.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Equivalent Course(s): LAW 162CE
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Online, Print Distance Individual, Prior Learning
LAW 165
Legal Acts, Statutes and Regulations
2
Show course details
You will apply various legal acts, statutes and regulations that are common in court proceedings.
Credit Units: 2
Course Hours: 30.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online
OPRL 142
Court Office Systems and Procedures
4
Show course details
You will examine the various court office systems and procedures. You will manage court documents, and use the daily docket system, file systems, and apply court protocols and procedures.
Credit Units: 4
Course Hours: 60.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online
SPSY 160
Professional Behaviour & Ethics
3
Show course details
You will learn the concepts of professional behaviour as they apply to the field of court services.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online
WORK 168
Work Experience
0
Show course details
You will demonstrate knowledge and skills in a work place setting.
Credit Units: 0
Course Hours: 75.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Online, Work Experience - Group

Get Credit for What You Know

Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition

Saskatchewan Polytechnic recognizes that adults learn in many different ways. This includes acquiring knowledge and skills through life and work experience or non-formal training.  See links below to more information about PLAR and detailed PLAR candidate guides for courses in this program.


Transfer Credit

Many Sask Polytech students benefit from transferring course credit. You may be eligible to transfer credit to Sask Polytech or to another college or university.

Student Awards

Thanks to the generosity of donors and alumni, Saskatchewan Polytechnic gives away more than $2 million in student awards during the academic year.

Saskatchewan Polytechnic offers student awards for every certificate and diploma program at every campus. Not all student awards are based on marks - some are based on financial need or things like community or volunteer involvement.

More about scholarships

Related Programs