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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 Colorado Boulder

    Asian American History and Identity: An Anti-Racism Toolkit

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Community Organizing, Social Justice, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Immigration Law, Cultural Sensitivity, World History, Media and Communications

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Equity, Diversity Awareness, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Environmental Issue, Land Management, Intercultural Competence, Culture Transformation, Public History, Relationship Building

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    American History Through Baseball

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

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    'Their' World and How You Define It

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity and Inclusion, Empathy, Cultural Sensitivity, Workplace inclusivity, Social Justice, Cultural Diversity, Social Impact, Cognitive flexibility, Self-Awareness, Innovation, Productivity, Autism Spectrum Disorders

    Build toward a degree

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Dartmouth College

    American Renaissance: Classic Literature of the 19th Century

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Oral Expression, Writing, Liberal Arts, Editing, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Research, Social Justice, World History, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Social Studies, Political Sciences, Advocacy, Public History

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Michigan

    History of Racial Inequity in Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Equity, Social Justice, Social Determinants Of Health, Public Health, Health Systems, Health Policy, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Diversity Awareness, Health Care, Community Health, Sociology, Biology

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Tata Institute of Social Sciences

    Making Public Policies Work: The Last-mile Delivery

    Skills you'll gain: Public Policies, Policy Development, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Governance, Policy Analysis, Social and Human Services, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Program Implementation, Social Justice, Public Administration, Community Development, Diversity and Inclusion, Advocacy, Program Evaluation, Empowerment, Stakeholder Engagement

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Health Equity Research & Practice: Local & Global Lessons

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Equity, Social Determinants Of Health, Maternal Health, Social Justice, Community Health, Public Health, Health Policy, Sustainable Development, Cultural Diversity, Qualitative Research, Research Methodologies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    #talkmentalillness

    Skills you'll gain: Community Mental Health Services, Mental Health, Psychiatry, Mental Health Therapies, Health Disparities, Clinical Psychology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Psychotherapy, Psychology, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cultural Diversity, Behavioral Health, Substance Abuse, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Advocacy

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Anti-Racism III

    Skills you'll gain: Community Outreach, Social Justice, Diversity Awareness, Overcoming Obstacles, Advocacy, Community Development, Empowerment, Action Oriented, Persistence, Self-Awareness, Planning

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    University of Michigan

    The Influence of Social Context on Health

    Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Disparities, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Policy, Public Health, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Socioeconomics, Social Justice, Community Health, Stress Management, Health Care, Mental and Behavioral Health, Occupational Health, Psychology, Environmental Issue

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    University of Michigan

    Causes of Racial Inequity in Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Equity, Social Determinants Of Health, Social Justice, Health Policy, Medicaid, Health Systems, Diversity Awareness, Health Care, Managed Care, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Medicare

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

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

  • Asian American History and Identity: An Anti-Racism Toolkit: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Ongoing U.S. Settler Colonialism & Native Peoples Teach-Out: Johns Hopkins University
  • American History Through Baseball: University of Colorado Boulder
  • 'Their' World and How You Define It: University of Colorado Boulder
  • American Renaissance: Classic Literature of the 19th Century: Dartmouth College
  • History of Racial Inequity in Healthcare: University of Michigan
  • Making Public Policies Work: The Last-mile Delivery: Tata Institute of Social Sciences
  • Health Equity Research & Practice: Local & Global Lessons: Johns Hopkins University
  • #talkmentalillness: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Anti-Racism III: University of Colorado Boulder

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