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Whether you major in Administration of Justice (AOJ), or simply take some of our many available AOJ courses, you will benefit from the unique mission of MBU's Administration of Justice program and its dedicated Christian faculty. Earning a degree in Administration of Justice at MBU may be an important first step in preparing you for one of a number of solid careers such as:
- Police Officer
- Lawyer
- Accident Investigator
- Secret Service Agent
- Bailiff
- Border Patrol Agent
- Corrections Officer
- Court Reporter
- Criminologist
- Customs Agent
- Detective
- Evidence Technician
- Federal Bureau of Investigation Agent
- Homeland Security Agent
- Judge
- Park Ranger
- Prison Warden
- Probation Officer
- Security Specialist
- Sheriff
- Wildlife Game Warden
Mission Statement: In accordance with the mission statement of Missouri Baptist University and the academic program, Administration of Justice is an area of study which seeks to provide Christ-centered quality higher education to traditional and adult students. The major provides an opportunity to prepare for careers in the various areas of the justice system at the entry level, and to prepare others for advancement within an agency.
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For more information on the Administration of Justice major at Missouri Baptist University , contact the program's coordinator, Fred Crawford, at crawfft@mobap.edu. To learn about faculty in the division of Social and Behavioral Sciences click here.
The below information on related courses is intended as a guide only. For full, up-to-date information always consult the university's most recent catalog.
Major
The student must complete the following requirements (30 hours), and complete selected electives to total 39 hours.
TRACK I: For students who have not attended a POST certified Police Academy.
ADOJ 133 Introduction to Administration of Justice
ADOJ 213 Policing Institutions
ADOJ 223 Correctional Institutions
ADOJ 233 Criminal Investigation
MATH 243 Probability and Statistics
ADOJ 313 Criminology
ADOJ 333 Juvenile Delinquency and the Justice System
ADOJ 343 Criminal Courts, Probation, and Parole
SOCO 373 Research Methods in Social and Behavioral Sciences
ADOJ 423 Criminal Law and ProcedureElectives: 9 hours (at least 6 upper division) from Administration of Justice courses
TRACK II: For students who have graduated from a POST certified Police Academy and are certified as police officers, credit toward the major may be accepted in transfer as follows: *
A. From a 400-Hour Program: 12 hours*
ADOJ 133 Introduction to Administration of Justice
ADOJ 213 Policing Institutions
ADOJ 233 Criminal Investigation
(An additional 3 hours in physical training will be granted toward completion of the baccalaureate degree requirement in Health and Sport Sciences.)B. From a 600-Hour Program: 16 hours*
ADOJ 133 Introduction to Administration of Justice
ADOJ 213 Policing Institutions
ADOJ 233 Criminal Investigation
Plus a 3-hour lower division elective in Rules of Criminal Evidence
(An additional 4 hours in physical training will be granted toward completion of the baccalaureate degree requirement in Health and Sport Sciences.)C. From a 800+-Hour Program: 19 hours*
ADOJ 133 Introduction to Administration of Justice
ADOJ 213 Policing Institutions
ADOJ 233 Criminal Investigation
ADOJ 423 Criminal Law and Procedure
Plus a 3-hour lower division elective in Rules of Criminal Evidence
(An additional 4 hours in physical training will be granted toward completion of the baccalaureate degree requirement in Health and Sport Sciences.)All Track II students will be required to complete the following courses:
ADOJ 223 Correctional Institutions
ADOJ 313 Criminology
ADOJ 333 Juvenile Delinquency and the Justice System
ADOJ 343 Criminal Courts, Probation, and Parole
SOCO 373 Research Methods in Social and Behavioral Sciences
ADOJ 423 Criminal Law and Procedure (Satisfied in Track IIC 800+)
PLUS – TRACK IIA students must complete an additional 12 hours of electives to total 39 hours in the major: 9 from Administration of Justice courses, including at least 6 hours of upper division, and 3 hours of electives from Sociology, Psychology or Business, with advisor approval.
TRACK IIB students must complete an additional 9 hours of electives from Administration of Justice courses to total 39 hours in the major, including at least 6 hours of upper division.
TRACK IIC students must complete an additional 6 hours of upper division electives from Administration of Justice courses to total 39 hours in the major.
*Graduates of a Missouri Police Academy that is POST certified may be awarded 12 hours of credit for a 400-hour academy, 16 hours of credit for a 600-hour academy, 19 hours for an 800+ academy. Documented training may also be considered in determining the award of either 12, 16, 19 hours of credit. The awards will be granted only after a student has completed 6 hours of coursework at Missouri Baptist University, 3 of which must be within Administration of Justice.
Course Descriptions
ADOJ 133 INTRODUCTION TO
ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE
This is a survey of the American justice system with particular
emphasis on the interrelationship of the courts, correctional
institutions, juvenile delinquency operations, law enforcement,
probation/parole, and academic components and their
importance in our society.
Three Hours, Fall
ADOJ 213 POLICING INSTITUTIONS
The philosophy, structures, roles, and functions of police in
American society are examined. The historical development of
the police, role of the police in the criminal justice systems,
functions and effectiveness of the police, the relationship of the
police to the communities they serve, and other contemporary
aspects of police activities are evaluated.
Three Hours, Spring
ADOJ 223 CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTIONS
This study of prisons and other correctional institutions examines
the history, development, philosophy, practices, and the organization
of penal systems, and reviews the impact of confining adult offenders
in prisons, jails, and detention centers.
Three Hours, Fall
ADOJ 233 CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION
A survey of methods of crime detection including the fundamentals
of identification and preservation of evidence, search and recording
techniques, sources of information, interviews, and interrogation.
Prerequisite(s): ADOJ 133 or consent of instructor.
Three Hours, Fall, Even Years
ADPO 303 FOUNDATIONS OF LAW
This course is designed to familiarize students with legal ideas
and legal reasoning. It provides comparative, historical, and
Biblical perspectives on law that will help explain legal diversity
and legal change. It offers opportunities to explore some of the
persistent issues in law and legal theory, such as the sources of law,
the responsibilities of the legal profession, and the relative
merits of the adversary system.
Three Hours, Spring, Even Years
ADOJ 313 CRIMINOLOGY
An analysis of the major sociological theories of criminal behaviors
and social control, which are applied in explanation of crime and
the legal sanctions which result from society’s response to crime.
Three Hours, Spring
ADOJ 333 JUVENILE DELINQUENCY AND
THE JUSTICE SYSTEM
An analysis of the extent and nature of juvenile delinquency to
include the personal and social factors related to the development
of delinquent habits within American society. An evaluation of the
juvenile codes and their implications for services within the juvenile
justice systems. A review of the decision-making process of the
police, court, probation and correction officials.
Three Hours, Spring
ADOJ 343 CRIMINAL COURTS, PROBATION AND PAROLE
An examination of jurisdiction, policies, and procedures of courts
in the administration of criminal justice. An analysis of the
development, administration and organization of probation,
parole, pardon, and other types of community based alternatives
to incarceration. Problems of supervision of clients, maintaining
relations with the public and other criminal justice agencies, and
evaluating the effectiveness of the program.
Three Hours, Fall, Odd Years
ADOJ 413 ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE SEMINAR
A seminar course that focuses on an in-depth analysis of one or
more issues related to the field of administration of justice. May
be repeated for credit on different topics.
Three Hours, On Demand
ADOJ 423 CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE
An examination of the substance of criminal law and the operational
procedures mandated by law in arrest, search, and seizure. The
nature of evidence, proof, and admissibility are studied.
Three Hours, Spring, Odd Years
ADOJ 433 EVIDENCE
This course is to familiarize students with concepts of evidence and
criminal procedure that require more extensive analysis than is
addressed in ADOJ 423 Criminal Law and Procedure. It examines
such concepts as: Privileged Communications; The Exclusionary
Rule; The Hearsay Rule and its exceptions; and Burden of Proof and
Presumptions. There is no prerequisite, but completion of ADOJ
423 is strongly recommended.
Three hours, Fall, Odd Years
ADOJ 443 READINGS IN ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE
A supervised reading and/or independent research project on various
aspects of the administration of justice. May be taken once for credit.
Three Hours, On Demand
ADPO 453 CONSTITUTIONAL LAW
A study of leading constitutional principles of the United States,
providing an overview of the constitution with emphasis on the
amendments dealing with the rights of the accused and provisions
for due process.
Three Hours, Fall
ADOJ 463 ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION
A study of the basic principles of organization, supervision,
and techniques of administration within law enforcement
and related areas.
Three Hours, Fall, Odd Years
ADOJ 471-6 INTERNSHIP IN
ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE
This course will provide a supervised experience in a variety of
criminal justice settings under faculty supervision, exposing students
to real world experience. Thirty hours of work required per credit
hour earned. Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing or better. Variable
credit; may be taken twice in two different field settings, not to
exceed a total of six hours.
One to six hours, On Demand
