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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

    From Freedom Rides to Ferguson: Narratives of Nonviolence in the American Civil Rights Movement

    Skills you'll gain: Community Organizing, Social Justice, Social Sciences, Social Impact, De-escalation Techniques, Social Studies, Advocacy, Conflict Management, Education and Training, Cultural Diversity

    ★ 4.8 (319) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    U.S. Health Law Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Systems, Medicaid, Medicare, Managed Care, Health Care, Personal Injury Law, Health Care Administration, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Healthcare Ethics, Health Policy, Court Systems, Legal Risk, Plaintiff, Lawsuits, Informed Consent, Civil Law, Litigation and Civil Justice, Case Law, Adjudication

    ★ 4.9 (267) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The University of Melbourne

    The French Revolution

    Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, World History, European History, Social Sciences, Sociology, International Relations, Social Justice, Social Impact, Political Sciences, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Economics

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

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    Duke University

    ART of the MOOC: Activism and Social Movements

    Skills you'll gain: Art History, Community Organizing, Social Justice, Social Impact, Interactive Learning, Advocacy, Liberal Arts, Community Development, Social Sciences, Performing Arts, Creativity, Aesthetics, Cultural Diversity, Public History, World History, Research

    ★ 4.6 (152) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Skepticism

    Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Social Justice, Science and Research

    ★ 4.7 (86) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The University of Notre Dame

    Ethical Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Workplace inclusivity, Data Ethics, Negotiation, Leadership Studies, Leadership Development, Business Ethics, Conflict Management, Change Management, Organizational Change, Diversity and Inclusion, Social Justice, Diversity Training, Tactfulness, Communication Strategies, Personal Integrity, Analytics, Analytical Skills, Market Dynamics, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    ★ 4.8 (202) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Black Performance as Social Protest

    Skills you'll gain: Performing Arts, Music History, Social Justice, Advocacy, Art History, Social Impact, Oral Expression, Culture, Public History, World History, Liberal Arts, Music, Cultural Diversity, Writing, Storytelling, Creativity

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • E

    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Thought Experiments: An introduction to philosophy

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Liberal Arts, Political Sciences, Creativity, Case Studies, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Psychology

    ★ 3.9 (22) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • 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

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  • P

    Politecnico di Milano

    Ethics of Artificial Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: AI literacy, Responsible AI, Social Impact, Decision Intelligence, Social Studies

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

    Status: Free Trial
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    Credit offered
  • 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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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular criminal justice courses

  • From Freedom Rides to Ferguson: Narratives of Nonviolence in the American Civil Rights Movement: Emory University
  • U.S. Health Law Fundamentals: University of Pennsylvania
  • The French Revolution: The University of Melbourne
  • ART of the MOOC: Activism and Social Movements: Duke University
  • Skepticism: University of California, Irvine
  • Ethical Leadership: The University of Notre Dame
  • Black Performance as Social Protest: University of Michigan
  • Thought Experiments: An introduction to philosophy: Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • Chemerinsky on Constitutional Law – Individual Rights and Liberties: University of California, Irvine
  • Introduction to Archaeology: Rice University

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