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: Psychology, Child Development, Psychiatry, Mental Health, Human Development, Human Learning, Social Sciences, Behavioral Health, Sociology, Neurology, Critical Thinking, Scientific Methods, Problem Solving
Status: Free TrialUniversity of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Communication Disorders, Neurology, School Psychology, Patient Evaluation, Disabilities, Special Education, Pediatrics, Child Development, Rehabilitation, Diagnostic Tests, Clinical Assessment, Mental Health, Individualized Education Programs (IEP), Occupational Therapy, Psychological Evaluations
Status: FreeUtrecht University
Skills you'll gain: Child Development, Human Development, Speech Language Pathology, Developmental Disabilities, Systems Thinking, Pediatrics, Research, Neurology, Cultural Diversity
Status: Free TrialThe State University of New York
Skills you'll gain: Child Development, Childhood Education and Development, Working With Children, Teaching, Family Support, Parent Communication, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Awareness, Classroom Management, Behavior Management, Positive Behavior Support, Curriculum Development, Policy Development, Rapport Building, Creativity, Data Collection, Communication
Status: PreviewYale University
Skills you'll gain: Applied Behavior Analysis, Behavior Management, Positive Behavior Support, Parent Communication, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Child Development, Problem Solving
Status: PreviewYale University
Skills you'll gain: Positivity, Mental Health, Goal Setting, Growth Mindedness, Stress Management, Resilience, Self-Awareness, Behavioral Health, Psychology, Mindfulness, Decision Making
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Status: Free TrialAmerican Psychological Association
Skills you'll gain: Substance Abuse, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Clinical Psychology, Mental and Behavioral Health, Psychiatry, Psychological Evaluations, Mental Health, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Patient Evaluation, Diagnostic Tests, Behavioral Health, Psychotherapy, Psychiatric Assessments, Cultural Diversity, Epidemiology, Pharmacology, Neurology, Demography, Psychology, Pharmacotherapy
Status: Free TrialAmerican Psychological Association
Skills you'll gain: Relationship Building, Relationship Management, Psychology, Human Relations Movement, Interpersonal Communications, Cultural Diversity, Research, Behavioral Management
Status: PreviewUniversity at Buffalo
Skills you'll gain: Classroom Management, Teaching, Instructional Strategies, Student Engagement, Psychiatric Assessments, Parent Communication, Behavior Management, Positive Behavior Support, Working With Children, Clinical Assessment, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Treatment Planning, Diagnostic Tests, Child Development, Planning, Communication
Status: Free TrialUniversity of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Resilience, Goal Setting, Emotional Intelligence, Positivity, Smart Goals, Optimism, Research Methodologies, Overcoming Obstacles, Research Design, Empathy, Productivity, Positive Behavior Support, Cognitive flexibility, Relationship Building, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Qualitative Research, Research, Empowerment, Psychology
Status: PreviewJohns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Triage, Crisis Intervention, Active Listening, Rapport Building, Emergency Response, Trauma Care, Psychiatric Assessments, Interpersonal Communications, Personal Care, Mental Health, Stress Management, Patient Referral
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, Mental Health, Cultural Diversity, Psychiatric Assessments, Psychology, Experimentation, Health Education, Interpersonal Communications, Culture, Clinical Assessment, Goal Setting
In summary, here are 10 of our most popular child psychology courses
- Introduction to Psychology :Â Yale University
- Managing ADHD, Autism, Learning Disabilities, and Concussion in School:Â University of Colorado System
- Understanding child development: from synapse to society:Â Utrecht University
- Introduction to Early Childhood:Â The State University of New York
- Everyday Parenting: The ABCs of Child Rearing:Â Yale University
- The Science of Well-Being for Teens:Â Yale University
- Psychology of Anxiety, Mood, Substance Use, and Addictive Behaviors:Â American Psychological Association
- Social Psychology of Attraction and Relationships:Â American Psychological Association
- ADHD: Everyday Strategies for Elementary Students:Â University at Buffalo
- Foundations of Positive Psychology:Â University of Pennsylvania
