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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 Alberta

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

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Immigration Law, Performing Arts, Diversity Awareness, World History, Community Organizing, Music History, Cultural Diversity, Liberal Arts, Sociology, Advocacy, Music

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    Princeton University

    Food Ethics

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Food and Beverage, Social Justice, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Nutrition and Diet, Sustainability Standards, International Relations, Environmental Issue, Policy Analysis, Sustainable Development, Cultural Diversity

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    The University of Notre Dame

    Ethical Leadership

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

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    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

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Modern American Poetry

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

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    Rice University

    Assessing Cultural Climate

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity Programs, Workplace inclusivity, Benchmarking, Social Justice, Peer Review, Cultural Diversity, Culture Transformation, Cultural Sensitivity, Culture

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    The University of Notre Dame

    Ethics of Technology

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Analytics, Responsible AI, Big Data, Data Analysis, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Machine Learning, Business Ethics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Information Privacy, Artificial Intelligence, Technology Strategies, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Predictive Analytics, Social Justice, Case Studies

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    University of Minnesota

    What does it mean to identify as Transgender or Gender Non-Conforming (TGNC)?

    Skills you'll gain: Workplace inclusivity, Diversity Awareness, Health Disparities, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Social Justice, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Advocacy, Public Policies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Yonsei University

    Re-imaging God in Korean Context

    Skills you'll gain: Culture, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Psychology, Social Justice, Anthropology

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    Wesleyan University

    Property and Liability: An Introduction to Law and Economics

    Skills you'll gain: Civil Law, Legal Proceedings, Intellectual Property, Legal Risk, Lawsuits, Litigation and Civil Justice, Property and Real Estate, Economics, Technology Strategies, Compensation Management, Case Studies

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    Universidad Austral

    Educación Básica en Contextos Rurales

    Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Differentiated Instruction, Education and Training, Program Evaluation, Community Outreach, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Community Development, Cultural Diversity, Classroom Management, Curriculum Development, Instructional Strategies, Curriculum Planning, Public Policies, Pedagogy, Student-Centred Learning, Mentorship, Planning, Social Justice, Student Support and Services, Initiative and Leadership

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    Berklee

    Copyright Law in the Music Business

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Lawsuits, Music, Litigation and Civil Justice, Musical Composition, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Digital Assets, Legal Technology

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Black Canadians: History, Presence, and Anti-Racist Futures: University of Alberta
  • Food Ethics: Princeton University
  • Ethical Leadership: The University of Notre Dame
  • International Law in Action: the Arbitration of International Disputes: Universiteit Leiden
  • Modern American Poetry: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Assessing Cultural Climate: Rice University
  • Ethics of Technology: The University of Notre Dame
  • What does it mean to identify as Transgender or Gender Non-Conforming (TGNC)?: University of Minnesota
  • Re-imaging God in Korean Context: Yonsei University
  • Property and Liability: An Introduction to Law and Economics: Wesleyan University

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