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Criminal Justice Courses

Criminal justice courses can help you learn about legal systems, law enforcement practices, corrections, and crime prevention strategies. You can build skills in critical thinking, ethical decision-making, and effective communication in high-stress environments. Many courses introduce tools such as case management software, crime mapping technologies, and data analysis programs, that support analyzing crime trends and improving community safety.


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Popular Criminal Justice Courses and Certifications


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    Yale University

    The Making of Modern Ukraine

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, World History, European History, Political Sciences, Ancient History, Public Safety and National Security, Social Sciences, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Social Justice, Sociology, Socioeconomics, Economics, Governance

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Morehouse College

    Activism in Sports and Culture

    Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Social Studies, Social Justice, Social Sciences, Cultural Responsiveness, Sociology, Oral Expression, Media and Communications, Writing

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    17 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Series Orientation: Transforming Education

    Skills you'll gain: Student-Centred Learning, Instructional Strategies, Education and Training, Adult Learning Principles, Community Organizing, Community Development, Social Justice, Student Engagement, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Driving engagement, Time Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    33 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Building Sustainable Cities

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Environmental Laws, Sustainable Development, Climate Change Adaptation, Community Development, Land Development, Social Impact, Social Justice, Environmental Policy, Policy Analysis, Sustainable Technologies, Public Works, Sustainable Design, Climate Change Mitigation, Public Policies, Socioeconomics, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Case Studies, Emerging Technologies

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Benjamin Franklin and His World

    Skills you'll gain: European History, World History, Public History, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Social Justice, Cultural Diversity, Political Sciences, Diplomacy, Governance

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    23 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Washington

    Ukraine: History of Civil Society

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Community Organizing, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Public Policies, World History, Political Sciences, Advocacy, Governance, Media and Communications

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

    Gestión de la Diversidad, Equidad, Inclusión y Pertenencia

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity Awareness, Diversity and Inclusion, Cultural Diversity, Workplace inclusivity, Social Justice, Human Resources, Intercultural Competence, Disabilities, Communication Strategies, Vulnerability

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    45 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Addressing Racial Health Inequity in Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Equity, Social Justice, Community Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Public Health, Health Systems, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Diversity Awareness, Health Care, Health Policy, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Medicaid, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Sociology, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Managed Care, Healthcare Ethics, Medicare, Cultural Diversity

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    23 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Negotiating Learner Differences: Towards Productive Diversity in Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Differentiated Instruction, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Responsiveness, Blended Learning, Special Education, Pedagogy, Higher Education, Student-Centred Learning, Instructional Strategies, Social Justice

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    30 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Black Agricultural Solutions to Food Apartheid: A Teach-Out

    Skills you'll gain: Land Management, Community Development, Community Organizing, Advocacy, Social Justice, Sustainable Development, Cultural Diversity, Health Equity, Environment and Resource Management, Economic Development

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    17 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    National Taiwan University

    少年福利與權利 (Welfare and Rights of Youth)

    Skills you'll gain: Child Welfare, Social Work, Community and Social Work, Advocacy, Case Studies, Working With Children, Social Sciences, Empowerment, Social Justice, Public Policies, Human Development, Culture

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    46 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Refugee & Asylum Advocacy: Legal Frameworks for Protection

    Skills you'll gain: Advocacy, Immigration Law, Community and Social Work, Human Services, Social Justice, World History, Legal Research, Legal Proceedings, International Relations, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Case Studies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular criminal justice courses

  • The Making of Modern Ukraine: Yale University
  • Activism in Sports and Culture : Morehouse College
  • Series Orientation: Transforming Education: University of Michigan
  • Building Sustainable Cities: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Benjamin Franklin and His World: University of Pennsylvania
  • Ukraine: History of Civil Society: University of Washington
  • Gestión de la Diversidad, Equidad, Inclusión y Pertenencia: Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
  • Addressing Racial Health Inequity in Healthcare: University of Michigan
  • Negotiating Learner Differences: Towards Productive Diversity in Learning: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Black Agricultural Solutions to Food Apartheid: A Teach-Out: Johns Hopkins University

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