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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 Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Modern American Poetry

    Skills you'll gain: Multimedia, Liberal Arts, Social Justice, Oral Expression, Music, World History, Creativity, Aesthetics, Writing and Editing

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    The University of Melbourne

    The French Revolution

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

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Acción Comunitaria. Enfoques para la transformación social

    Skills you'll gain: Community Organizing, Community Development, Social Justice, Community and Social Work, Media and Communications, Public Policies, Health Policy, Policy Analysis, Discussion Facilitation, Social Sciences, Community Health, Advocacy, Public Health, Research Methodologies

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    The University of Sydney

    Cultural Competence - Aboriginal Sydney

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

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    University of Alberta

    Black Canadians: History, Presence, and Anti-Racist Futures

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Performing Arts, Diversity Awareness, World History, World Music, Cultural Diversity, Public History, Liberal Arts, Sociology, Music

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The Museum of Modern Art

    Reimagining Blackness and Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Public History, Community Development, Social Justice, Cultural Responsiveness, Creativity, Art History, Design, Cultural Diversity, Photography

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    Imperial College London

    Participatory Approaches in Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Health Equity, Community Health, Diversity Awareness, Health Policy, Health Promotion, Social Determinants Of Health, Research, Community Development, Research Methodologies, Social Justice, Program Evaluation, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Responsiveness, Case Studies, Qualitative Research, Collaboration, Patient Communication, Social Impact, Data Collection

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    University of Virginia

    Foundations of Diversity and Inclusion at Work TeachOut

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Workplace inclusivity, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Awareness, Organizational Change, Emotional Intelligence, Culture Transformation, Social Justice, Empathy, Conflict Management, Leadership, Business Strategy

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    University of London

    Internal Displacement, Conflict and Protection

    Skills you'll gain: Immigration Law, Social Justice, Community Development, Conflict Management, Sustainable Development, Social Impact, International Relations, Social Work, Sociology, Advocacy, Storytelling

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    University of Michigan

    Social Determinants of Health

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Equity, Social Determinants Of Health, Social Justice, Cultural Responsiveness, Public Health, Health Policy, Health Systems, Socioeconomics, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives

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    University of Toronto

    Gender Analytics for Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Diversity and Inclusion, Innovation, Business Analytics, Analysis, Sociology, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Social Justice, Case Studies, Human Centered Design, Leadership Development, Product Development, Risk Mitigation

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    University of Glasgow

    Cultural impact of housing displacement gentrification

    Skills you'll gain: Research Methodologies, Case Studies, Social Justice, Cultural Diversity, Community Development, Qualitative Research, Sociology, Social Impact, Social Sciences, Economics

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Modern American Poetry: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • The French Revolution: The University of Melbourne
  • Acción Comunitaria. Enfoques para la transformación social: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Cultural Competence - Aboriginal Sydney: The University of Sydney
  • Black Canadians: History, Presence, and Anti-Racist Futures: University of Alberta
  • Reimagining Blackness and Architecture: The Museum of Modern Art
  • Participatory Approaches in Public Health: Imperial College London
  • Foundations of Diversity and Inclusion at Work TeachOut: University of Virginia
  • Internal Displacement, Conflict and Protection: University of London
  • Social Determinants of Health : University of Michigan

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