Child Psychology Courses
Child psychology courses can help you learn developmental milestones, emotional regulation, behavioral assessment, and the impact of environment on child growth. You can build skills in effective communication with children, understanding attachment styles, and implementing intervention strategies. Many courses introduce tools such as observational techniques, standardized assessments, and play therapy methods, that support applying your knowledge in real-life situations and supporting children's mental health and development.
Popular Child Psychology Courses and Certifications
Status: PreviewYale University
Skills you'll gain: Applied Behavior Analysis, Behavior Management, Positive Behavior Support, Parent Communication, Behavioral Management, Mental Health, Working With Children, Habit Formation, Community Mental Health Services, Family Support, Mental and Behavioral Health, Child Development, Constructive Feedback, Problem Solving
Status: FreeUtrecht University
Skills you'll gain: Child Development, Human Development, Systems Thinking, Kinesiology, Learning Theory, Psychology, Research, Neurology, Research Methodologies, Biology
Status: Free TrialUniversity of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Developmental Disabilities, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Communication Disorders, Neurology, School Psychology, Patient Evaluation, Language Disorders, Disabilities, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Special Education, Clinical Psychology, Psychosocial Assessments, School Counseling, Pediatrics, Mental and Behavioral Health, Child Development, Diagnostic Tests, Clinical Assessment, Psychological Evaluations
Status: PreviewYale University
Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Child Development, Human Development, Human Learning, Psychological Evaluations, Psychotherapy, Culture, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Learning Theory, Scientific Methods, Critical Thinking, Diversity Awareness, Problem Solving
Status: Free TrialThe State University of New York
Skills you'll gain: Child Development, Childhood Education and Development, Working With Children, Special Education, Education and Training, Teaching, Family Support, Parent Communication, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Awareness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Classroom Management, Cultural Responsiveness, Psychosocial Assessments, Behavior Management, Behavioral Management, Positive Behavior Support, Cultural Sensitivity, Creativity, Communication
Status: PreviewUniversity of Toronto
Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Sensory Systems Analysis, Psychiatry, Mental Health Therapies, Human Development, Learning Theory, Psychotherapy, Mental Health, Social Sciences, Applied Behavior Analysis, Scientific Methods, Sociology, Neurology, Child Development, Experimentation
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Status: Free TrialUniversity of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Positivity, Optimism, Resilience, Psychology, Persistence, Personal Development, Mental Health, School Psychology, Gerontology, Growth Mindedness, Creativity, Education and Training, Social Sciences, Relationship Building
Status: BestsellerUniversity of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Resilience, Goal Setting, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Science and Research, Psychological Evaluations, Persistence, Stress Management, Composure, General Science and Research, Quantitative Research, Growth Mindedness, Adaptability, Mental Health, School Psychology, Gerontology, Psychosocial Assessments, Experimentation, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Meditation & Breathwork, Creativity
Status: PreviewWesleyan University
Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Psychology, Persuasive Communication, Social Justice, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Behavior Management, Conflict Management, Research, Diversity Awareness
Status: Free TrialUniversity of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Positivity, Emotional Intelligence, Smart Goals, Personal Development, Psychological Evaluations, Resilience, Self-Awareness, Psychology
Status: PreviewWesleyan University
Skills you'll gain: Psychosocial Assessments, Psychiatry, Pharmacotherapy, Clinical Psychology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Pharmacology, Psychiatric Assessments, Psychotherapy, Psychology, Mental Status Examination, Psychological Evaluations, Mental Health Therapies, Patient Evaluation, Neurology, Scientific Methods, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Research Methodologies, Medical Imaging, Case Studies, Patient Communication
Status: Free TrialWesleyan University
Skills you'll gain: Motivational Interviewing, Psychological Evaluations, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental Health Therapies, Behavioral Health, Mental and Behavioral Health, Psychiatry, Psychotherapy, Clinical Psychology, Behavior Management, Psychosocial Assessments, Cultural Responsiveness, Mental Health, Diversity Awareness, Behavioral Management, Health Promotion, Psychology, Experimentation, Goal Setting
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular child psychology courses
- Everyday Parenting: The ABCs of Child Rearing:Â Yale University
- Understanding child development: from synapse to society:Â Utrecht University
- Managing ADHD, Autism, Learning Disabilities, and Concussion in School:Â University of Colorado System
- Introduction to Psychology:Â Yale University
- Introduction to Early Childhood:Â The State University of New York
- Introduction to Psychology:Â University of Toronto
- Positive Psychology: Martin E. P. Seligman’s Visionary Science: University of Pennsylvania
- Foundations of Positive Psychology:Â University of Pennsylvania
- Social Psychology:Â Wesleyan University
- Positive Psychology: Applications and Interventions:Â University of Pennsylvania
