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
University 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
Utrecht University
Skills you'll gain: Child Development, Human Development, Systems Thinking, Kinesiology, Learning Theory, Psychology, Research, Neurology, Research Methodologies, Biology
O.P. Jindal Global University
Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Psychological Evaluations, Human Learning, Human Development, Learning Theory, Psychotherapy, Psychosocial Assessments, Behavior Management, Sociology, Culture, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Research, Personal Development, Mental Health, Research Methodologies, Mental and Behavioral Health, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
Yale 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
Yale University
Skills you'll gain: Applied Behavior Analysis, Behavior Management, Positive Behavior Support, Parent Communication, Behavioral Management, Communication Strategies, Mental Health, Working With Children, Verbal Communication Skills, Community Mental Health Services, Family Support, Child Development
University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Resilience, Goal Setting, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Science and Research, Persistence, Stress Management, Composure, Psychological Evaluations, Quantitative Research, Growth Mindedness, Adaptability, Mental Health, School Psychology, Gerontology, Experimentation, Meditation & Breathwork, Social Impact, Creativity, Mindfulness, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders
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American Psychological Association
Skills you'll gain: Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Substance Abuse, Clinical Psychology, Mental Health Therapies, Mental and Behavioral Health, Psychiatry, Trauma Care, Mental Health, Substance Abuse Counseling, Psychology, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Behavioral Health, Pharmacology, Diagnostic Tests, Psychological Evaluations, Neurology, Cultural Diversity, Patient Treatment, Epidemiology, Patient Evaluation
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American Psychological Association
Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Positivity, Optimism, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Policies, Diversity Awareness, Compassion, Sociology, Culture, Psychology, Cultural Diversity, Decision Intelligence, Policy Analysis, Mental Health, Resilience, Critical Thinking, Human Development, Personal Development, Child Development, Social Sciences
American Psychological Association
Skills you'll gain: Qualitative Research, Interviewing Skills, Case Studies, Research, Research Methodologies, Data Collection, Research Design, Social Sciences, Culture, Psychology, Analytical Skills
University of Cambridge
Skills you'll gain: Sensory Systems Analysis, Human Learning, Psychology, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Medical Imaging, Neurology, Research Methodologies, Research, Human Development, Learning Theory, Research Design, Electrophysiology, Physiology
Wesleyan 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
Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Triage, Crisis Intervention, Active Listening, Stress First Aid, Rapport Building, De-escalation Techniques, Psychosocial Assessments, Emergency Response, Trauma Care, First Aid, Mental and Behavioral Health, Psychiatric Assessments, Patient Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Personal Care, Mitigation, Mental Health, Caregiving, Stress Management, Patient Referral
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular child psychology courses
- Managing ADHD, Autism, Learning Disabilities, and Concussion in School:Â University of Colorado System
- Understanding child development: from synapse to society:Â Utrecht University
- Psychology of Personality:Â O.P. Jindal Global University
- Introduction to Psychology:Â Yale University
- Everyday Parenting: The ABCs of Child Rearing:Â Yale University
- Foundations of Positive Psychology:Â University of Pennsylvania
- Psychology of Substance Use, Depressive Disorders, & Trauma:Â American Psychological Association
- Psychology in Everyday Life:Â American Psychological Association
- Qualitative Research Methods in Psychology:Â American Psychological Association
- Introduction to Cognitive Psychology and Neuropsychology:Â University of Cambridge
