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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.


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    Wesleyan University

    Introduction to Abnormal Psychology

    Skills you'll gain: Psychological Evaluations, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Clinical Psychology, Cultural Diversity, Psychotherapy, Mental Health, Psychology, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mental Health Therapies, Interpersonal Communications, Clinical Assessment, Social Determinants Of Health

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    Wesleyan University

    Creating Behavioral Change

    Skills you'll gain: Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mental Health Therapies, Behavioral Health, Mental and Behavioral Health, Psychotherapy, Psychology, Experimentation, Health Education, Goal Setting

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Positive Psychology: Martin E. P. Seligman’s Visionary Science

    Skills you'll gain: Optimism, Personal Development, Resilience, Positive Behavior Support, Psychology, Working With Children, Education and Training, Research, Visionary, Human Development, Creativity

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Fundamentos de la Psicología

    Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Personal Development, Oncology, Health Promotion, Behavioral Health, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Social Work, Empowerment, Health Care, Human Learning, Self-Awareness, Mental Health, Positive Behavior Support, Community Development, Resilience, Human Development, Scientific Methods, Social Sciences, Culture

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Principios de Psicología

    Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Human Learning, Human Development, Scientific Methods, Social Sciences, Culture, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Research

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Positive Psychology Specialization Project: Design Your Life for Well-being

    Skills you'll gain: Research, Empowerment, Research Methodologies, Optimism, Positive Behavior Support, Personal Development, Science and Research, Research Design, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Psychology, Self-Awareness, Program Evaluation, Creativity, Curiosity

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    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Psychology of Weight Loss

    Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Nutrition and Diet, Health And Wellness Coaching, Persistence, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Motivational Interviewing, Psychology, Dealing With Ambiguity, Self-Discipline

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    American Psychological Association

    Statistics in Psychological Research

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Descriptive Statistics, Plot (Graphics), Data Literacy, Graphing, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Inference, Quantitative Research, Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Sample Size Determination, Data Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Exploratory Data Analysis, Scatter Plots, Correlation Analysis, Psychology, Research Design, Scientific Methods

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    63 reviews

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    Stanford University

    Health Across the Gender Spectrum

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Pediatrics, Working With Children, Cultural Diversity, Family Support, Mental Health, Workplace inclusivity, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Child Development, Parent Communication, Child Health, Medical Support, Public Health

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Positive Psychology: Resilience Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Resilience, Positivity, Optimism, Cognitive flexibility, Relationship Building, Self-Awareness, Adaptability, Stress Management, Mindfulness, Communication

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Illinois Tech

    Industrial Psychology

    Skills you'll gain: Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Job Analysis, Talent Management, Team Building, Leadership, Human Resources, Human Resources Management and Planning, Diversity and Inclusion, Occupational Safety And Health, Employee Performance Management, Organizational Development, Employee Engagement, Stress First Aid, Performance Management, Research, Social Justice, Scientific Methods, Employee Training, Psychological Evaluations, Cultural Diversity

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    Yale University

    Moralities of Everyday Life

    Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Research, Anthropology, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cultural Diversity, Social Sciences, Sociology, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Political Sciences, Child Development

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular child psychology courses

  • Introduction to Abnormal Psychology: Wesleyan University
  • Creating Behavioral Change: Wesleyan University
  • Positive Psychology: Martin E. P. Seligman’s Visionary Science: University of Pennsylvania
  • Fundamentos de la Psicología: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Principios de Psicología: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Positive Psychology Specialization Project: Design Your Life for Well-being: University of Pennsylvania
  • Psychology of Weight Loss: National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • Statistics in Psychological Research: American Psychological Association
  • Health Across the Gender Spectrum: Stanford University
  • Positive Psychology: Resilience Skills: University of Pennsylvania

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