Learning Outcomes

Introduction to Criminology

Theories of Crime

Criminology and Criminal Justice System

Lesson Summary

This module will introduce you to the discipline of criminology and its history and evolution. You will learn about criminal law and the criminal justice system. Also, you will learn about different theories of crime, types of crime and punishment.

Criminology and Criminal Justice Fundamentals - Course Assessment

Explore the justice system and the criminal mind to grasp the causes of crime in this free online criminology course.

Criminology and Criminal Justice Fundamentals

Are you interested in crime and the legal justice system? Do you want to know what causes a felon to commit or avoid new crimes? Are some people simply ‘born criminals’ or do social and environmental influences play a significant role in driving crime? Why do males commit crimes at a higher rate than women? This criminology course answers these questions and many more. Sign up to learn why people break the law and how the legal system responds.

Course Introduction

Definitions Of International Relations

Types Of Theories

Theories of International Relations

More Theories of International Relations

Evolution Of Inter-State Relations

In this module, you will be introduced to the concept of international relations and its history. Learners will also be introduced to the theories and evolution of international relations. You will learn about the evolution of inter-state relations and the driving force behind their emergence. You will be shown how cooperation is achieved and sustained in world politics and the political powers that existed in the middle ages.

Causes Of War

Quest For International Peace

Security And Organizations

International Political Economy

Economy And Globalization

In this module, you will be introduced to the definitions of war and its causes. You will be taught the Bretton Woods system of monetary cooperation and its institutions. On top of this, you will learn about the effect of the Covid-19 pandemic on globalization. Furthermore, learners will gain an understanding of the idea of collective security, how to reform capitalism and Marxism in international relations.

Course Assessment - International Relations

This free online international relations course will improve your skills in addressing contemporary global issues.

International Relations

In this free online course, you will be presented with a complete introduction to international relations which is an important academic discipline. This course will make you a better thinker and speaker by giving you the knowledge and understanding of the key aspects and basics principles of international relations along with the unique relationships that exist between many nations, sovereign states and their respective cultures.

Topic 1 : Empowerment, Agency and Distributive Justice

Topic 2 :Action Strategies: Dismantling Oppression and Power

Topic 3 : Child Brides

Topic 4: Child Soldiers: The Big Dilemma of Small Soldiers

Topic 5: Trauma, Violence, and Memory in African Child Soldier Memoirs

Topic 6: Child Soldiers: Violence as a Currency of Legitimacy

This module defines oppression and power and discusses how they intersect in people's daily lives and experiences. We look at two key contexts for children: marriage and warfare. Strategies for combating power disparities and oppression are also discussed.

Topic 1 : The Concept of Environmental Justice and Its Use

Topic 2 : Environmental Justice in Indian Country

Topic 3 : Unjust Coverage of the Flint Water Crisis

Topic 4: The New York Times Parachutes Into Flint

Topic 5: National Media Coverage

Topic 6: Theorizing Indigenous Student Resistance

Topic 7: Native American Student Activism and Tma’áakni

The module investigates the literature on environmental justice, attempting to demonstrate its varied nature and application since the middle of the 1980s. We also explore environmental justice, the degradation of the environment, and waste dispersal.

Justice, Power, and Human Rights: Global Challenges Explored - Assessment

This free online course investigates approaches to prevent child maltreatment and environmental injustice.

Justice, Power, and Human Rights: Global Challenges Explored

This course tackles global and distributive justice issues through the lens of society's most vulnerable group: children. We discuss two crucial issues for them: marriage and war. We also investigate environmental degradation, waste distribution and environmental justice. The links between these two seemingly apart themes raised the question: How are global justice arguments viable when people lack access to justice?

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