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      Johns Hopkins University

      Black Agricultural Solutions to Food Apartheid: A Teach-Out

      Skills you'll gain: Land Management, Community Development, Community Organizing, Advocacy, Social Justice, Cultural Diversity, Health Equity, Culture, Environment, Economic Development

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      17 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      Università di Napoli Federico II

      Introducción a la teoría política

      Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Media and Communications, Ancient History, Social Justice, Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, European History, Public Policies, Sociology, World History, Governance

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      23 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      برمجة Java: إنشاء نظام ترشيح

      Skills you'll gain: Software Design, Databases, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), User Interface (UI), Algorithms, Java, Data Structures, Data Analysis Software, Data Management

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      E

      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      Cross-border road transport in EU law context

      Skills you'll gain: Transportation Operations, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Case Law, Labor Law, Labor Relations, Immigration Law, Commercial Laws, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Employee Relations, Civil Law, Legal Research

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      Y

      Yale University

      Western Religions & Ecology

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Resource Management, Environmental Issue, Water Resources, Diversity Awareness, Intercultural Competence, Culture, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Social Justice

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      17 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      P

      Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

      Introducción a la Responsabilidad Social Universitaria

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Higher Education, Cultural Responsiveness, Community and Social Work, Community Development, Student Support and Services, Cultural Diversity, Curriculum Planning, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Environment and Resource Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      36 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Cambio Climático: México en el contexto de América Latina

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Policy, Social Justice, Environmental Issue, Socioeconomics, Environment, Water Resources, Social Sciences, Mitigation, Environmental Science, International Relations, Public Policies, Environment and Resource Management, Public Health, Systems Thinking, Economics

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
      I

      Indian Institute for Human Settlements

      Reimagining Education for Equity

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Child Development, Community Development, Working With Children, Education and Training, Higher Education, Pedagogy, Cultural Diversity, Teaching, Social Studies, Curriculum Development, Policy Analysis, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Qualitative Research

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Michigan

      History of Racial Inequity in Healthcare

      Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Equity, Social Justice, Public Health, Health Systems, Health Policy, Health Care, Community Health, Social Sciences, Sociology, Cultural Diversity, Biology

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      U

      Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas

      Vozes da Mudança Social

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Business Modeling, Needs Assessment, Ideation, Innovation, Professional Networking, Growth Mindedness, Entrepreneurship, Brainstorming, Self-Motivation, Action Oriented, Community Development, Social Justice, Relationship Building

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      24 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Universiteit Leiden

      세계화 시대의 보안 및 안전 문제

      Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Safety and Security, Threat Management, Crisis Management, Cybersecurity, International Relations, Governance, Environmental Issue, Incident Management, Complex Problem Solving, Analysis, Policy Analysis

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • O

      O.P. Jindal Global University

      American Politics, Society, and History

      Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Political Sciences, Diversity Awareness, Social Justice, Culture, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Public Policies, Governance

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Black Agricultural Solutions to Food Apartheid: A Teach-Out: Johns Hopkins University
    • Introducción a la teoría política: Università di Napoli Federico II
    • برمجة Java: إنشاء نظام ترشيح: Duke University
    • Cross-border road transport in EU law context: Erasmus University Rotterdam
    • Western Religions & Ecology: Yale University
    • Introducción a la Responsabilidad Social Universitaria: Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
    • Cambio Climático: México en el contexto de América Latina: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Reimagining Education for Equity: Indian Institute for Human Settlements
    • History of Racial Inequity in Healthcare: University of Michigan
    • Vozes da Mudança Social: Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas

    Frequently Asked Questions about Criminal Justice

    Criminal justice encompasses policies and procedures that aim to punish criminal behavior while also affording the accused person certain rights. Several goals of the criminal justice system include deterring crime through penalties, rehabilitating criminals, and delivering justice to victims. Institutions, including prisons and courts, are part of the criminal justice system. Courts work to determine if a person is guilty of crime, while prisons remove convicted individuals from society for a certain length of time.‎

    Learning about criminal justice allows you to protect innocent people and find ways to ensure victims of crimes receive justice. However, the criminal justice system is also imperfect, and knowledge of the system gives you an opportunity to help others who feel the system is treating them unfairly. You can also use your knowledge to help criminals change their ways through a rehabilitation process.‎

    Learning about criminal justice can prepare you for a range of careers, ranging from law enforcement to prosecution and defense roles. Law enforcement jobs involve investigating wrongdoings and arresting offenders. Prosecutors and defense lawyers either attempt to prove wrongdoing or defend the accused. Other positions in the court include clerks, witness coordinators, and judges.‎

    Online courses can introduce you to various systems of laws, such as international law and American law. Some lessons focus on behavioral theories that explain criminal behavior, providing insight into what motivates people to break the law. You'll also learn about problematic aspects of the justice system, such as police brutality, and how reform is possible.

    Online courses are ideal for people who want flexible educational opportunities. You can access the lessons from anywhere with an internet connection and work at your own pace.‎

    Online Criminal Justice courses offer a convenient and flexible way to enhance your knowledge or learn new Criminal Justice skills. Choose from a wide range of Criminal Justice courses offered by top universities and industry leaders tailored to various skill levels.‎

    When looking to enhance your workforce's skills in Criminal Justice, it's crucial to select a course that aligns with their current abilities and learning objectives. Our Skills Dashboard is an invaluable tool for identifying skill gaps and choosing the most appropriate course for effective upskilling. For a comprehensive understanding of how our courses can benefit your employees, explore the enterprise solutions we offer. Discover more about our tailored programs at Coursera for Business here.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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