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Criminal Justice Richard Malone-Adjunct Criminal Justice Instructor
CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Richard Malone - Adjunct Criminal Justice Instructor
UNM-Gallup was founded in 1968 with the goal of providing excellent educational opportunities to those who desire to further their academic achievements. The criminal justice program is one of the oldest career tracks available, having been in existence for more than 30 years. It is also one of the most fascinating and exciting programs within the business technology department.
UNM-Gallup employs highly qualified instructors, who bring years of experience from the field, directly into the classroom. Students develop their skills, not only through classroom lectures and discussions, but also through hands-on activities that allow them to gain experience with the very same tools and techniques that are utilized in real-world investigations.
Topics, such as criminal investigation and forensic science, engage students and encourage them to learn and develop skills that revolve around writing technical reports, dusting for fingerprints, plaster casting shoe prints, testing for blood stains, and analyzing trace evidence, all while learning and using sophisticated scientific techniques. Traffic crash investigation courses teach students critical information about the law, traffic safety, DWI, and many facets of a crash investigation.
Each course wraps up with a final examination which includes a mock crime scene or vehicle crash scene during which time students are able to use the knowledge and skills they have learned throughout the semester to conduct a complete and comprehensive investigation. Mock trials give them a taste of what it is like to testify in court. Internships through the District Attorney’s Office in Gallup and various other law enforcement agencies provide additional real-world exposure and help students meet potential employers.
The criminal justice program continues to provide excellent opportunities for local students to get their education and then quickly move into a career without having to travel far away from home to make it happen. They can stay close to their families and their communities throughout the entire process. Students are encouraged to give back to society through participation in community events, and during their last semester, instructors work with potential graduates to arrange employment opportunities.
More than 300 of the students who have graduated from this program with certificates or Associates degrees have gone
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on to obtain steady, well-paying careers in criminal justice fields ranging from law enforcement, homeland security, and private security to pre-trial services, corrections, and legal advocacy. Many of those who first graduated have already retired and many of their children are now UNM-Gallup students as well!
For people who want to make a positive difference in the world, this is the degree to move them in the right direction. A degree in criminal justice will ultimately open doors to an exciting set of career opportunities that will allow students to serve their communities and care for their families. Just ask any of the more than 300 professionals who started their careers and lives in the UNM-Gallup criminal justice program.
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