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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


  • U

    University of Michigan

    Social Determinants of Health

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Equity, Social Determinants Of Health, Social Justice, Intercultural Competence, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Cultural Responsiveness, Public Health, Diversity Awareness, Community Health, Health Policy, Health Systems, Socioeconomics, Cultural Sensitivity, Discussion Facilitation

    ★ 4.6 (47) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • Y

    Yale University

    South Asian Religions & Ecology

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Issue, Sustainable Development, Environment and Resource Management, Cultural Sensitivity, Culture, Social Justice, Liberal Arts, Cultural Diversity, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    ★ 4.8 (32) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • Y

    Yale University

    Christianity & Ecology

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Issue, Social Justice, Environment and Resource Management, Sustainable Development, Natural Resource Management, Social Impact, World History, European History, Liberal Arts, Community Development, Culture, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Advocacy

    ★ 4.2 (18) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • B

    Berklee

    Copyright Law in the Music Business

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Lawsuits, Court Systems, Music, Litigation and Civil Justice, Musical Composition, Legal Risk, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Digital Assets, Case Law, Commercial Laws

    ★ 4.8 (717) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • T

    The University of Edinburgh

    Climate Solutions

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Programs, Climate Change Mitigation, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Issue, Social Impact, Sustainable Development, Mitigation, Environmental Policy, Sustainable Systems, Environment, Social Justice, Sustainable Business, Environmental Science, Community Outreach, Advocacy

    ★ 4.7 (30) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Michigan

    The Influence of Social Determinants on Health

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Equity, Social Determinants Of Health, Community Health, Public Health, Health Policy, Health Promotion, Health Assessment, Social Justice, Intercultural Competence, Epidemiology, Socioeconomics, Health Systems, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Cultural Responsiveness, Behavioral Health, Diversity Awareness, Social Studies, Mental and Behavioral Health, Cultural Sensitivity

    ★ 4.6 (80) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Copenhagen

    After the Arab Spring – Democratic Aspirations and State Failure

    Skills you'll gain: Demography, Social Studies, Social Sciences, Political Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, International Relations, Sociology, World History, Governance, Socioeconomics, Policy Analysis, Social Justice, Economics, Human Development, Education and Training

    ★ 4.7 (539) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    Universidad de los Andes

    DDHH y democracia: una visión desde América Latina

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Community Organizing, Political Sciences, Advocacy, Environmental Laws, Public Policies, Social Sciences, Governance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Public Affairs, International Relations, Adjudication

    ★ 4.9 (517) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Credit offered
  • T

    The University of Sydney

    Cultural Competence - Aboriginal Sydney

    Skills you'll gain: Intercultural Competence, Cultural Sensitivity, Social Justice, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Awareness, Culture, Social Studies, Public History, Community Organizing, Advocacy, Land Management

    ★ 4.8 (302) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Chemerinsky on Constitutional Law – Individual Rights and Liberties

    Skills you'll gain: Case Law, Court Systems, Social Justice, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Adjudication, Legal Proceedings, Social Studies, Appeals, Civil Law, Liberal Arts, Policy Analysis, Case Studies

    ★ 4.9 (85) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • R

    Rice University

    Introduction to Archaeology

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Timelines, Public History, Social Justice, Social Impact, Anthropology, Scientific Methods, World History, Case Studies, Peer Review, Science and Research, Data Analysis, Community and Social Work, Cultural Responsiveness, Environmental Science, Liberal Arts, Environment, Community Development, Investigation, Culture

    ★ 4.6 (34) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    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, Cultural Responsiveness, Social Sciences, Community and Social Work, Digital pedagogy, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Intercultural Competence, Education and Training, International Relations, Media and Communications, Pedagogy, Instructional Strategies

    ★ 4.8 (320) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Social Determinants of Health : University of Michigan
  • South Asian Religions & Ecology: Yale University
  • Christianity & Ecology: Yale University
  • Copyright Law in the Music Business: Berklee
  • Climate Solutions: The University of Edinburgh
  • The Influence of Social Determinants on Health: University of Michigan
  • After the Arab Spring – Democratic Aspirations and State Failure: University of Copenhagen
  • DDHH y democracia: una visión desde América Latina: Universidad de los Andes
  • Cultural Competence - Aboriginal Sydney: The University of Sydney
  • Chemerinsky on Constitutional Law – Individual Rights and Liberties: University of California, Irvine

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