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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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    University of Virginia

    Sustainability through Soccer: Systems-Thinking in Action

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Sustainable Systems, Sustainability Standards, Visionary, Creative Thinking, Cognitive flexibility, Environmental Issue, Social Justice, Adaptability, Resilience

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Thinking About Care

    Skills you'll gain: Caregiving, Long Term Care, Dignity in Care, Care Management, Health Care, Surveys, Socioeconomics, Cultural Diversity, Social Justice, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    ART of the MOOC: Activismo y Movimientos Sociales

    Skills you'll gain: Art History, Social Studies, Community Organizing, Social Justice, Culture, Social Sciences, Advocacy, Cultural Diversity, Liberal Arts, Performing Arts, Creativity, Content Creation, Media and Communications

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Parsons School of Design, The New School

    Building Materials and Human Health

    Skills you'll gain: Environment Health And Safety, Health Disparities, Sustainable Architecture, Building Design, Sustainable Design, Hazard Analysis, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Environmental Science, Environmental Issue, Sustainability Standards, Social Justice, Product Lifecycle Management

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    38 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    Odesa, Ukraine: Jews in the Modern World

    Skills you'll gain: Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Intercultural Competence, World History, European History, Music History, Social Justice, Immigration Law, Art History, Socioeconomics, Sociology, Creativity

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    14 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Health Equity Research & Practice: Local & Global Lessons

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Equity, Social Determinants Of Health, Maternal Health, Social Justice, Community Health, Public Health, Health Policy, Sustainable Development, Cultural Diversity, Qualitative Research, Research Methodologies

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    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

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Expanding SEL

    Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Empowerment, Emotional Intelligence, Social Justice, Social Skills, Behavior Management, Empathy, Classroom Management, Cultural Responsiveness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, School Counseling, Compassion, Working With Children, Relationship Building, Cultural Diversity, Mindfulness

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

    Introducción a la Responsabilidad Social Universitaria

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Higher Education, Sustainable Development, Case Studies, Sustainability Standards, Community Development, Student Support and Services, Community Outreach, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Research

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Caring for Others

    Skills you'll gain: Caregiving, Sociology, Long Term Care, Dignity in Care, Home Health Care, Care Management, Health Care, Surveys, Social Sciences, Social Justice, Culture, Socioeconomics, Supply And Demand, Cultural Diversity, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Healthcare Ethics, Discussion Facilitation, Media and Communications, Community and Social Work, Stress Management

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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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, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Health Policy, Medicaid, Sociology, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Managed Care, Workplace inclusivity, Medicare, Cultural Diversity, Biology

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Sustainability through Soccer: Systems-Thinking in Action: University of Virginia
  • Thinking About Care: University of Colorado Boulder
  • ART of the MOOC: Activismo y Movimientos Sociales: Duke University
  • Building Materials and Human Health: Parsons School of Design, The New School
  • 少年福利與權利 (Welfare and Rights of Youth): National Taiwan University
  • Odesa, Ukraine: Jews in the Modern World: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Health Equity Research & Practice: Local & Global Lessons: Johns Hopkins University
  • Ukraine: History of Civil Society: University of Washington
  • Expanding SEL: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Introducción a la Responsabilidad Social Universitaria: Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

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