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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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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    La formación del pensamiento crítico en la era digital

    Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Digital pedagogy, Social Justice, Diversity Awareness, Social Studies, Student Engagement, Cultural Diversity, Community Development, Media and Communications, Social Sciences

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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, Working With Children, Advocacy, Empowerment, Social Justice, Social Studies, Culture, Case Studies, Human Development, Systems Thinking, Media and Communications

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    The University of Edinburgh

    Human Rights-based Approach to Dignity in Care (DIGNISPACE)

    Skills you'll gain: Dignity in Care, Empowerment, Healthcare Ethics, Accountability, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Research, digital literacy, Interactive Learning, Social Justice, Discussion Facilitation, Diversity Awareness, Patient-centered Care, Advocacy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance

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    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Our Share: Employee Ownership as a Wealth Sharing Tool

    Skills you'll gain: Employee Engagement, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Social Justice, Compensation Strategy, Case Studies, Compensation and Benefits, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Economic Development, Collaboration, Entrepreneurship, Governance, Business Modeling, Leadership and Management, Business Transformation, Succession Planning, Research, Business Development

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Refugee & Asylum Advocacy: Legal Frameworks for Protection

    Skills you'll gain: Advocacy, Immigration Law, Community and Social Work, Human Services, Social Justice, World History, Legal Research, Legal Proceedings, International Relations, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Case Studies

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    American History Through Baseball

    Skills you'll gain: Labor Relations, Labor Law, Culture, Social Studies, International Relations, World History, Diversity Awareness, Economic Development, Socioeconomics, Cultural Diversity, Social Justice, Global Marketing, Business Economics, Demography, Social Sciences, Sociology, Market Opportunities, Public History, Economics, Political Sciences

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    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    AI Ethics in Business

    Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Responsible AI, Case Studies, Governance, Ethical Standards And Conduct, AI Security, Compliance Management, Artificial Intelligence, Business Management, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Accountability, Information Privacy, Business Strategies, Decision Making, Social Impact, Social Justice

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Suffering and the Human Condition

    Skills you'll gain: Sociology, Social Sciences, Social Justice, Culture, Discussion Facilitation, Media and Communications, Electronic Media, World History, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    19 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Geneva

    Se former à l'égalité

    Skills you'll gain: Disabilities, Social Sciences, Social Justice, Pedagogy, Diversity Awareness, Teaching, Sociology, Higher Education, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Workplace inclusivity, Cultural Diversity, Instructional Strategies, Student-Centred Learning, Discussion Facilitation, Emotional Intelligence

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Race, Gender, and Culture

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Social Justice, Socioeconomics, Social Sciences, Sociology, World History, Political Sciences

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    Duke University

    ART of the MOOC: Colors, Bodies, Power

    Skills you'll gain: Color Theory, Disabilities, Social Justice, Performing Arts, Cultural Diversity, Art History, Aesthetics, Sociology, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Advocacy, World History, Political Sciences, Emerging Technologies

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    Parsons School of Design, The New School

    Economics: Society, Markets, and [In]equality

    Skills you'll gain: Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Socioeconomics, Economics, Market Dynamics, Social Justice, Economic Development, Labor Relations, Sustainable Development, International Relations, World History, Global Marketing, Behavioral Economics, Innovation, Leadership, Critical Thinking, Communication

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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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

  • La formación del pensamiento crítico en la era digital: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • 少年福利與權利 (Welfare and Rights of Youth): National Taiwan University
  • Human Rights-based Approach to Dignity in Care (DIGNISPACE): The University of Edinburgh
  • Our Share: Employee Ownership as a Wealth Sharing Tool: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • Refugee & Asylum Advocacy: Legal Frameworks for Protection: University of Pennsylvania
  • American History Through Baseball: University of Colorado Boulder
  • AI Ethics in Business: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • Suffering and the Human Condition: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Se former à l'égalité: University of Geneva
  • Race, Gender, and Culture: University of Colorado Boulder

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