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    • Y

      Yale University

      Introduction to Psychology

      Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Child Development, Mental Health, Human Learning, Social Sciences, Behavioral Health, Neurology, Biology, Scientific Methods

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      31K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • N

      Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

      Introduction to Forensic Science

      Skills you'll gain: Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Scientific Methods, Chemistry, Investigation, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Laboratory Testing, Pathology, Microbiology

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      2.6K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • C

      Case Western Reserve University

      Introduction to International Criminal Law

      Skills you'll gain: Trial Preparation, Court Systems, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Legal Proceedings, Legal Hearings, Litigation and Civil Justice, International Relations, Legal Strategy, Diplomacy, Public Safety and National Security, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Case Law, Intelligence Collection and Analysis, Interactive Learning, Student Engagement

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      3.9K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • W

      Wesleyan University

      Social Psychology

      Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Psychology, Persuasive Communication, Behavior Management, Conflict Management, Interpersonal Communications, Cultural Diversity, Research, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Experimentation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      5K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • T

      The University of Sydney

      Positive Psychiatry and Mental Health

      Skills you'll gain: Mental Health, Stress Management, Community Mental Health Services, Mindfulness, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Psychiatry, Positivity, Rehabilitation, Resilience, Behavioral Health, Clinical Psychology, Mental Health Therapies, Psychotherapy, Personal Development, Mental and Behavioral Health, Creativity, Self-Awareness, Occupational Therapy, Empowerment, Physical Therapy

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      3.8K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Wesleyan University

      Abnormal Psychology

      Skills you'll gain: Motivational Interviewing, Psychological Evaluations, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental Health Therapies, Behavioral Health, Mental and Behavioral Health, Psychiatry, Psychotherapy, Clinical Psychology, Behavior Management, Psychosocial Assessments, Mental Health, Cultural Diversity, Psychology, Experimentation, Interpersonal Communications, Stress Management, Learning Theory, Goal Setting, Health Disparities

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      655 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • J

      Johns Hopkins University

      Psychological First Aid

      Skills you'll gain: Triage, Crisis Intervention, Emergency Response, Trauma Care, Emergency Services, Psychological Evaluations, Interpersonal Communications, Mental Health, Patient Education And Counseling, Stress Management, Patient Referral

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      20K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • W

      Wesleyan University

      Schizophrenia

      Skills you'll gain: Psychiatry, Clinical Psychology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Pharmacology, Psychotherapy, Psychology, Mental and Behavioral Health, Mental Health, Patient Evaluation, Neurology, Scientific Methods, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Research Methodologies, Medical Imaging

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      2.4K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      A

      American Psychological Association

      Psychological Research

      Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Quantitative Research, Plot (Graphics), Scientific Methods, Graphing, Research Design, Statistical Visualization, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Healthcare Ethics, Probability & Statistics, Research, Statistical Inference, Statistics, Sample Size Determination, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Research Methodologies, General Science and Research, Correlation Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      232 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • V

      Vanderbilt University

      Hot Topics in Criminal Justice

      Skills you'll gain: Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Public Safety and National Security, Social Justice, Court Systems, Legal Proceedings, Political Sciences, Case Law, Social Sciences, Policy Analysis, Disabilities, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Cultural Diversity, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      177 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      Università Bocconi

      Management of Fashion and Luxury Companies

      Skills you'll gain: Retail Store Operations, Brand Management, Digital Media Strategy, Global Marketing, Financial Reporting, Communication Strategies, Market Opportunities, Marketing Management, Business Modeling, Business Strategy, Customer experience strategy (CX), E-Commerce, Consumer Behaviour, Storytelling, Market Trend, Product Development

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      6.1K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Y

      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

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

    • Introduction to Psychology : Yale University
    • Introduction to Forensic Science: Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
    • Introduction to International Criminal Law: Case Western Reserve University
    • Social Psychology: Wesleyan University
    • Positive Psychiatry and Mental Health : The University of Sydney
    • Abnormal Psychology: Wesleyan University
    • Psychological First Aid: Johns Hopkins University
    • Schizophrenia: Wesleyan University
    • Psychological Research: American Psychological Association
    • Hot Topics in Criminal Justice: Vanderbilt University

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