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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.


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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

    4.9
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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Igualdad de género y derechos humanos

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Cultural Responsiveness, Advocacy, Public Policies

    4.8
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    The University of Notre Dame

    Ethics of Technology

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Analytical Skills, Responsible AI, Big Data, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Machine Learning, Business Ethics, Information Privacy, Artificial Intelligence, Technology Strategies, Social Justice

    4.6
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    Yale University

    Music and Social Action

    Skills you'll gain: Aesthetics, Art History, Music History, Liberal Arts, Music, Education and Training, Social Justice, Social Impact, Performing Arts, Public Affairs, Cultural Diversity, Community Development, Classical Music, Case Studies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Yonsei University

    Gender, Family, and Social Change in Contemporary South Korea

    Skills you'll gain: Sociology, Social Sciences, Social Justice, Socioeconomics, Cultural Diversity, International Relations, World History, Demography, Economics

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    La formación del pensamiento crítico en la era digital

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Diversity Awareness, Social Studies, Cultural Diversity, Social Sciences, World History, Digital pedagogy, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Education and Training, International Relations, Media and Communications, Student Engagement

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Wesleyan University

    How to Change the World

    Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Social Justice, Sustainable Development, Environmental Issue, Social Sciences, Philanthropy, Community Development, Health Care, Sociology, Public Health, Empowerment, Climate Change Adaptation, Economics

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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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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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Anti-Racism I

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Social Justice, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Discussion Facilitation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    290 reviews

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    University of Michigan

    Leading for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Higher Education

    Skills you'll gain: Higher Education, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Leadership, Workplace inclusivity, Cultural Diversity, Social Justice, Accountability, Advocacy, Student Engagement

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    University of Michigan

    Black Performance as Social Protest

    Skills you'll gain: Performing Arts, Social Justice, Advocacy, Art History, Social Impact, Culture, World History, Music, Cultural Diversity, Storytelling, Creativity

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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

    4.3
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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
  • Igualdad de género y derechos humanos: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Ethics of Technology: The University of Notre Dame
  • Music and Social Action: Yale University
  • Gender, Family, and Social Change in Contemporary South Korea: Yonsei University
  • La formación del pensamiento crítico en la era digital: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • How to Change the World: Wesleyan University
  • Reimagining Blackness and Architecture: The Museum of Modern Art
  • Anti-Racism I: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Leading for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Higher Education: University of Michigan

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