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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.


Popular Criminal Justice Courses and Certifications


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    Emory University

    Public Health Approaches to Abortion

    Skills you'll gain: Maternal Health, Social Justice, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Medical Practices and Procedures, Social Determinants Of Health, Epidemiology, Health Policy, Healthcare Ethics, Public Health, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Research

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    41 reviews

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    University of California, Irvine

    Chemerinsky on Constitutional Law – Individual Rights and Liberties

    Skills you'll gain: Case Law, Court Systems, Legal Research, Social Justice, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Social Studies, Civil Law, Policy Analysis, Case Studies

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    84 reviews

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    Yonsei University

    Re-imaging God in Korean Context

    Skills you'll gain: Culture, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Psychology, Social Justice, Anthropology

    4.8
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    110 reviews

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    The University of Edinburgh

    Learning for a Sustainable Future: Live at COP28

    Skills you'll gain: Discussion Facilitation, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Development, Research, Climate Change Adaptation, Community Organizing, Cultural Responsiveness, Sustainability Standards, Student Engagement, Environmental Policy, Climate Change Mitigation, Community Development, Advocacy, Creativity, Education and Training, International Relations, Social Justice

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    124 reviews

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    ESSEC Business School

    La Philanthropie : Comprendre et Agir

    Skills you'll gain: Philanthropy, Fundraising, Social Justice, Innovation, Corporate Finance, Tax, Sustainable Development, Program Evaluation, Legal Risk, Public Policies, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Social Sciences, Strategic Decision-Making, Sociology, Psychology

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    131 reviews

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    Duke University

    ESG Communication for Inclusive Dialogue

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Emotional Intelligence, Discussion Facilitation, Diversity and Inclusion, Interpersonal Communications, Stakeholder Communications, Communication, Sustainable Development, Communication Strategies, Cultural Responsiveness, Active Listening, Climate Change Adaptation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    University of London

    Magna Carta and its Legacies: Freedom and protest

    Skills you'll gain: Public History, World History, European History, Policy Analysis, Political Sciences, International Relations, Social Justice, Legal Research

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    62 reviews

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    Northwestern University

    Luther and the West

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

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    104 reviews

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Innovative Governance of Large Urban Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Community Development, Governance, Sustainable Development, Systems Thinking, Public Administration, Information Technology, Economic Development, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Digital Transformation, Stakeholder Engagement, Case Studies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    185 reviews

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    University of London

    Internal Displacement, Conflict and Protection

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Community Development, Conflict Management, Crisis Intervention, Social Determinants Of Health, Sustainable Development, Social and Human Services, International Relations, Diversity Awareness, Legal Research, Sociology, Advocacy, World History, Storytelling

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    81 reviews

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    Johns Hopkins University

    The Mathematics of Democracy, Politics and Manipulation

    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Social Justice, Social Sciences, Public Policies, Game Theory, Demography, Logical Reasoning, Applied Mathematics

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    La formación del pensamiento crítico en la era digital

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Diversity Awareness, Social Studies, Cultural Diversity, Research, World History, Socioeconomics, Education and Training, International Relations, Media and Communications, Teaching, Pedagogy

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    314 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Public Health Approaches to Abortion: Emory University
  • Chemerinsky on Constitutional Law – Individual Rights and Liberties: University of California, Irvine
  • Re-imaging God in Korean Context: Yonsei University
  • Learning for a Sustainable Future: Live at COP28: The University of Edinburgh
  • La Philanthropie : Comprendre et Agir: ESSEC Business School
  • ESG Communication for Inclusive Dialogue: Duke University
  • Magna Carta and its Legacies: Freedom and protest: University of London
  • Luther and the West: Northwestern University
  • Innovative Governance of Large Urban Systems: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Internal Displacement, Conflict and Protection: University of London

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