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    • W

      Wesleyan University

      Suicide Prevention

      Skills you'll gain: Preventative Care, Research, Crisis Intervention, Research Methodologies, Epidemiology, Behavioral Health, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Sociology, Public Health, Mental Health, Psychology

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      294 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Yale University

      Moralities of Everyday Life

      Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Research, Anthropology, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cultural Diversity, Social Sciences, Sociology, Political Sciences, Child Development

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      3.4K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Lausanne

      Challenging Forensic Science: How Science Should Speak to Court

      Skills you'll gain: Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Legal Proceedings, Scientific Methods, Statistical Analysis, Report Writing, Probability & Statistics, Research, Technical Communication, Verification And Validation, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      510 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      U

      University of Pennsylvania

      Corruption

      Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Risk Control, Compliance Management, Governance, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Business Risk Management, Policy Analysis, Legal Risk, Socioeconomics, Behavioral Economics, Social Sciences, Decision Making, Analysis, Economics, Political Sciences, Psychology, Economic Development, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Business Economics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      549 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Wesleyan University

      Introduction to Abnormal Psychology

      Skills you'll gain: Psychological Evaluations, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Clinical Psychology, Psychiatry, Cultural Diversity, Psychotherapy, Mental Health, Psychology, Mental Health Therapies, Interpersonal Communications, Stress Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      446 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • P

      Peking University

      刑法学总论 Criminal Law

      Skills you'll gain: Case Law, Social Justice, Legal Research, Legal Proceedings, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Ethical Standards And Conduct, International Relations

      3.1
      Rating, 3.1 out of 5 stars
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      20 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      U

      University of Amsterdam

      Basic Statistics

      Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Sampling (Statistics), Probability Distribution, Correlation Analysis, Probability, Statistical Inference, Regression Analysis, Sample Size Determination, Statistics, Scientific Methods

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      4.6K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Violencias por razones de género

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Social Justice, Sociology, Conflict Management, Culture, Cultural Sensitivity, Family Therapy, Crisis Intervention

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      192 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: New
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      U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Security & Ethical Hacking: Attacking the Network

      Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Network Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Cryptographic Protocols, Remote Access Systems, Network Protocols, Vulnerability Assessments, TCP/IP, Encryption, General Networking, Computer Networking, Command-Line Interface, Network Analysis, Proxy Servers

      Build toward a degree

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of London

      Citizenship and the Rule of Law

      Skills you'll gain: Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Court Systems, Business Ethics, Social Justice, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Legal Proceedings, Case Law, International Relations, Legal Research, Political Sciences, Governance

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      514 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      Universiteit Leiden

      Security & Safety Challenges in a Globalized World

      Skills you'll gain: Risk Management Framework, Safety and Security, Security Management, Threat Management, Public Safety and National Security, Cybersecurity, Incident Management, International Relations, Environmental Issue, Governance

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      451 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Geneva

      Drugs, drug use, drug policy and health

      Skills you'll gain: Pharmaceuticals, Social Justice, Epidemiology, Health Care, Pharmacology, Public Health, Health Policy, Mental and Behavioral Health, Healthcare Ethics, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, Community Health, Legal Risk, Advocacy, International Relations, Policy Development

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      269 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular criminology courses

    • Suicide Prevention: Wesleyan University
    • Moralities of Everyday Life: Yale University
    • Challenging Forensic Science: How Science Should Speak to Court: University of Lausanne
    • Corruption: University of Pennsylvania
    • Introduction to Abnormal Psychology: Wesleyan University
    • 刑法学总论 Criminal Law: Peking University
    • Basic Statistics: University of Amsterdam
    • Violencias por razones de género: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Security & Ethical Hacking: Attacking the Network: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Citizenship and the Rule of Law: University of London

    Frequently Asked Questions about Criminology

    Criminology is the scientific study of unlawful behavior in criminal activities. In their work, criminologists examine the types of persons who commit crimes, the reasons why people commit crimes, the impact of the crimes, and how to prevent people from committing crimes in the future.

    Criminologists often conduct original research and use available data to uncover a criminal's behavioral patterns, as in the modus operandi of a serial killer, for instance. They also develop theories for the criminal activity and draw conclusions for the behavior. The work involved in criminology is designed to provide answers so that the intended behavior can be thwarted in advance of the crime.‎

    Learning criminology can satisfy your strong interests in forensic science, cybersecurity, criminal law, and similar topics. Understanding the motivations of criminals is also a leading indicator to learning about criminology. You might seek to learn criminology to further your interest in street-level crimes, like robberies, physical assaults, and pickpockets.

    Newer forms of criminal activities are taking place online. As such, there is a growing interest for people to seek a deeper understanding about cybersecurity issues, including online fraud, computer hacking, and criminal activity on the dark web.‎

    Typical work for people with criminology knowledge includes careers in forensic psychology, criminal profiling, and forensic behavior. In standard criminology circles, a criminologist might be required to research a crime scene, interview any possible suspects in a crime scene, and collect criminal data.

    Careers in online criminal fraud include working in cybersecurity for a computer security company, a financial institution, or a security agency. For these roles, you would need to have a strong background in computer programming, system architecture, and software analysis. These roles demand focus, concentration, and online knowledge of preventing computer hacks.‎

    Taking online courses in criminology on Coursera helps you gain expert knowledge and understanding of online security, risk management, cyber responses, and terrorism activity. You can learn how criminals operate, the types of methods employed in criminal behavior, and how they hack into computer systems to disrupt normal activities.

    You can use the information that you get from online courses to learn more about banking security and criminal fraud activities. Online learning can help you with real-world applications in criminology roles as well.‎

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

    When looking to enhance your workforce's skills in Criminology, 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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