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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 Amsterdam

    Being Smart about Cycling Futures

    Skills you'll gain: Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Social Sciences, Systems Thinking, Innovation, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Social Justice, Diversity Awareness, Case Studies, Sustainable Technologies, Critical Thinking, Research, Emerging Technologies

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Anti-Racism III

    Skills you'll gain: Community Outreach, Social Justice, Community Organizing, Diversity Awareness, Diversity Training, Advocacy, Social Impact, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Community Development, Cultural Diversity

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Fandom, Community, and Identity in Popular Music

    Skills you'll gain: Music, World Music, Case Studies, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Community Organizing, Analysis, Music History, Critical Thinking, Social Justice, Creativity, Media and Communications, Content Creation, Electronic Media, Communication

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Caring for Others

    Skills you'll gain: Caregiving, Sociology, Health Care, Surveys, Social Sciences, Social Justice, Care Coordination, Culture, Dignity in Care, Social Studies, Socioeconomics, Liberal Arts, Supply And Demand, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Social Work, Healthcare Ethics, Human Services, Media and Communications, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Cultural Diversity

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Introduction to American Corporate Law

    Skills you'll gain: Commercial Laws, Mergers & Acquisitions, Business Ethics, Legal Risk, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Governance, Lawsuits, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Litigation and Civil Justice, Civil Procedures, Case Law, Storytelling, Case Studies

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Introducción a la regulación del comercio internacional

    Skills you'll gain: Arbitration, Intellectual Property, Regulatory Requirements, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, International Relations, Regulatory Compliance, World History, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Economics, Environmental Regulations, Appeals, Commercial Laws, Environmental Policy, Social Justice, Environmental Issue

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

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    Sungkyunkwan University

    In Search for the Origins of Korean Philosophy

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Culture, Liberal Arts, Cultural Sensitivity, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, World History, Social Studies, Diversity Awareness, Social Justice, Anthropology, Cultural Diversity, Research, Literacy

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Dartmouth College

    The American Renaissance and Ralph Waldo Emerson

    Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Social Studies, Social Justice, Culture, Writing, Political Sciences, Advocacy

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Geneva

    Droit International de l'Eau Douce

    Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Water Resource Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Water Sustainability, Arbitration, Mediation, Environmental Laws, International Relations, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Environmental Policy, Diplomacy, Environmental Issue, Litigation and Civil Justice, Environmental Regulations, Conflict Management

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Suffering and the Human Condition

    Skills you'll gain: Sociology, Social Sciences, Social Justice, Culture, Social Studies, Liberal Arts, Media and Communications, Cultural Diversity, Electronic Media, World History, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Ongoing U.S. Settler Colonialism & Native Peoples Teach-Out

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Social Studies, Sociology, Socioeconomics, Community Organizing, Community Development, Social Impact, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Equity, Diversity Awareness, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Environmental Issue, Cultural Sensitivity, Land Management, Culture Transformation, Public History, Relationship Building, Governance

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Sciences Po

    Searching for the Grand Paris

    Skills you'll gain: Transportation Management, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Demography, Social Justice, Socioeconomics, Social Sciences, Public Safety and National Security, Community Development, Policy Analysis, Economic Development, Environmental Policy, Environmental Issue, Public Policies, Education and Training, Sociology, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Diversity and Inclusion, European History, Governance

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Being Smart about Cycling Futures: University of Amsterdam
  • Anti-Racism III: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Fandom, Community, and Identity in Popular Music: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Caring for Others: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Introduction to American Corporate Law: University of Pennsylvania
  • Introducción a la regulación del comercio internacional: Universidad de los Andes
  • In Search for the Origins of Korean Philosophy: Sungkyunkwan University
  • The American Renaissance and Ralph Waldo Emerson: Dartmouth College
  • Droit International de l'Eau Douce: University of Geneva
  • Suffering and the Human Condition: University of Colorado Boulder

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