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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


  • Y

    Yale University

    Moral Foundations of Politics

    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Social Justice, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Social Sciences, European History, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Governance, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Socioeconomics, Economics

    ★ 4.9 (6.1K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Michigan

    Impacts of the Environment on Global Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Demography, Occupational Health, Environment Health And Safety, Environmental Regulations, Occupational Hygiene, Social Justice, Climate Change Programs, Environmental Issue, Public Health, Health Equity, Environmental Laws, Environment, Environmental Policy, Sustainable Development, Health Disparities, Systems Thinking, Sustainable Systems, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Social Determinants Of Health, Climate Change Mitigation

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

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

    University of Geneva

    Children's Human Rights - An Interdisciplinary Introduction

    Skills you'll gain: Child Welfare, Social Justice, Human Development, Health Equity, Social and Human Services, Working With Children, Social Sciences, Child Health, Court Systems, International Relations, Childhood Education and Development, Cultural Diversity, Legal Proceedings, Anthropology, Family Law, Advocacy, Research

    ★ 4.7 (2.2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    Universiteit Leiden

    International Law in Action: the Arbitration of International Disputes

    Skills you'll gain: Arbitration, Diplomacy, Legal Strategy, International Relations, Conflict Management, Case Studies

    ★ 4.8 (1.3K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • D

    Duke University

    Sports and Society

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

    ★ 4.8 (1.4K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Anti-Racism

    Skills you'll gain: Community Outreach, Social Justice, Discussion Facilitation, Community Organizing, Diversity Awareness, Diversity Training, Advocacy, Social Impact, Oral Expression, Rapport Building, Community Development, Cultural Responsiveness, Interviewing Skills, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Interpersonal Communications, Sociology, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Intercultural Competence, Culture

    ★ 4.7 (319) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    University of Cambridge

    Law and Genetics

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Medical Privacy, Biotechnology, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Life Sciences, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Healthcare Ethics, Health Disparities, Emerging Technologies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Lausanne

    Challenging Forensic Science: How Science Should Speak to Court

    Skills you'll gain: Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Statistical Reporting, Court Systems, Legal Proceedings, Laboratory Reports, Scientific Methods, Investigation, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Research, Technical Communication, Case Studies, Molecular Biology

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

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    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Queering Identities: LGBTQ+ Sexuality and Gender Identity

    Skills you'll gain: Sociology, Social Justice, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Diversity, Social Sciences, Socioeconomics, Cultural Sensitivity, Community Development, Advocacy

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

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    Preview
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    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Community Organizing for Social Justice

    Skills you'll gain: Community Organizing, Social Justice, Community Development, Community and Social Work, Diversity Awareness, Social Work, Discussion Facilitation, Community Outreach, Intercultural Competence, Social Impact, Cultural Diversity, Interpersonal Communications, Conflict Management, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Program Evaluation, Persuasive Communication

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

    Category: Preview
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    Credit offered
  • B

    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Líderes para la gestión en seguridad ciudadana y justicia

    Skills you'll gain: Governance, Public Safety and National Security, Security Management, Security Strategy, Social Justice, Public Administration, Policy Analysis, Policy Development, Leadership and Management, Public Policies, Continuous Monitoring, Program Evaluation, Safety and Security, Social Work, Analysis

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

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    Credit offered
  • R

    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Revolutionary Ideas: Borders, Elections, Constitutions, Prisons

    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Social Studies, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, Social Justice, Public Policies, Liberal Arts, Governance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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

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

  • Moral Foundations of Politics : Yale University
  • Impacts of the Environment on Global Public Health: University of Michigan
  • Children's Human Rights - An Interdisciplinary Introduction: University of Geneva
  • International Law in Action: the Arbitration of International Disputes: Universiteit Leiden
  • Sports and Society: Duke University
  • Anti-Racism: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Law and Genetics: University of Cambridge
  • Challenging Forensic Science: How Science Should Speak to Court: University of Lausanne
  • Queering Identities: LGBTQ+ Sexuality and Gender Identity: University of Colorado System
  • Community Organizing for Social Justice : University of Michigan

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