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    Child psychology courses can help you learn how children grow, think, feel, and behave by exploring cognitive, emotional, and social development.

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      Stanford University

      Child Nutrition and Cooking

      Skills you'll gain: Cooking, Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Education, Food and Beverage, Child Health, Working With Children, Food Safety and Sanitation, Environmental Issue

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      The State University of New York

      Introduction to Early Childhood

      Skills you'll gain: Working With Children, Differentiated Instruction, Childhood Education and Development, Teaching, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Awareness, Child Development, Instructing, Behavior Management, Classroom Management, Psychosocial Assessments, Positive Behavior Support, Curriculum Development, Parent Communication, Creativity, Data Collection, Rapport Building, Communication

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      106 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Toronto

      The Arts and Science of Relationships: Understanding Human Needs

      Skills you'll gain: Social Skills, Relationship Building, Active Listening, Emotional Intelligence, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Empathy, Social Work, Needs Assessment, Sociology, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Cultural Diversity, Psychology, Assertiveness

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Wesleyan University

      Abnormal Psychology

      Skills you'll gain: Motivational Interviewing, Psychological Evaluations, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Behavioral Health, Mental and Behavioral Health, Behavior Management, Psychiatry, Clinical Psychology, Mental Health, Psychology, Research, Scientific Methods, Mental Health Therapies, Learning Theory, Experimentation, Psychiatric And Mental Health Nursing, Psychotherapy, Stress Management, Pharmacology, Goal Setting

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      681 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      The University of Sydney

      Positive Psychiatry and Mental Health

      Skills you'll gain: Mental Health, Stress Management, Resilience, Community Mental Health Services, Positivity, Psychiatry, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Personal Development, Clinical Psychology, Mindfulness, Behavioral Health, Mental Health Therapies, Creativity, Relationship Building, Cultural Responsiveness

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Psychological First Aid

      Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Crisis Intervention, Triage, Psychological Evaluations, Rapport Building, First Aid, Emergency Services, Interpersonal Communications, Patient Education And Counseling, Mental and Behavioral Health, Stress Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      The Teacher and Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

      Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Self-Awareness, School Psychology, Program Evaluation, Personal Development, Mindfulness, Childhood Education and Development, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Curriculum Planning, Teaching, Education and Training, Emotional Intelligence, Social Justice, Social Skills, Child Development, Behavior Management, Student Support and Services, Empathy, Personal Attributes, Growth Mindedness

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      907 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Yale University

      Managing Emotions in Times of Uncertainty & Stress

      Skills you'll gain: Cultural Responsiveness, Personal Development, Empathy, Self-Awareness, Stress Management, Resilience, Mindfulness, Active Listening, Scientific Methods

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      American Psychological Association

      Psychological Research

      Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Quantitative Research, Plot (Graphics), Scientific Methods, Graphing, Research Design, Statistical Visualization, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Healthcare Ethics, Probability & Statistics, Research, Statistical Inference, Statistics, Surveys, Sample Size Determination, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Research Methodologies, Research and Design

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      254 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      School Health for Children and Adolescents

      Skills you'll gain: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Special Education, Individualized Education Programs (IEP), Nutrition Education, Community Health, Chronic Diseases, Student Support and Services, Positive Behavior Support, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Nutrition and Diet, Mental and Behavioral Health, Behavior Management, Disabilities, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Medical Support, Medical Emergency, School Psychology, Working With Children, Behavioral Health

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      MedCerts

      Mental Health Care Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Child Development, Conflict Management, Professionalism, Trustworthiness, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Emotional Intelligence, Human Development, Childhood Education and Development, Professional Development, Medical Privacy, Mental Health, Psychosocial Assessments, Time Management, Ability To Meet Deadlines, Relationship Building, Psychiatric And Mental Health Nursing, Gerontology, Healthcare Ethics, Compassion, Pediatrics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

      Psychology of Popularity

      Skills you'll gain: Human Development, Psychology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Social Sciences, Behavior Management, Non-Verbal Communication, Child Development, Interpersonal Communications, Research

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular child psychology courses

    • Child Nutrition and Cooking: Stanford University
    • Introduction to Early Childhood: The State University of New York
    • The Arts and Science of Relationships: Understanding Human Needs: University of Toronto
    • Abnormal Psychology: Wesleyan University
    • Positive Psychiatry and Mental Health : The University of Sydney
    • Psychological First Aid: Johns Hopkins University
    • The Teacher and Social and Emotional Learning (SEL): University of Colorado Boulder
    • Managing Emotions in Times of Uncertainty & Stress: Yale University
    • Psychological Research: American Psychological Association
    • School Health for Children and Adolescents: University of Colorado System

    Why Learn Child Psychology?

    Child psychology focuses on understanding how children develop from infancy through adolescence. It examines learning, behavior, emotional well-being, and relationships to support healthy growth. Learning child psychology can help you better support children in educational, clinical, or caregiving settings and build a foundation for careers in psychology, education, or child development.

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