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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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      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

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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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

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      106 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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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      University of Geneva

      Children's Human Rights - An Interdisciplinary Introduction

      Skills you'll gain: Child Welfare, Social Justice, Working With Children, Child Development, Health Disparities, Social and Human Services, Child Health, Human Development, Disabilities, Family Law, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Research, Social Sciences, International Relations, Anthropology, Advocacy

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      2.1K reviews

      Beginner · 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, Persistence, Empathy, 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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      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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      3.4K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      The State University of New York

      Home-Based Child Care

      Skills you'll gain: Working With Children, Injury Prevention, Nutrition and Diet, Differentiated Instruction, Childhood Education and Development, Teaching, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Awareness, Child Development, Emotional Intelligence, Client Services, Accident Prevention, Nutrition Education, Business Planning, Safety Training, Instructing, Billing, Invoicing, Small Business Accounting, Creativity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      134 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      The University of Chicago

      Understanding the Brain: The Neurobiology of Everyday Life

      Skills you'll gain: Neurology, Psychology, Anatomy, Behavioral Health, Human Learning, Non-Verbal Communication, Biology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Basic Electrical Systems, Speech Language Pathology, Pharmacology

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Washington

      Dynamic Public Speaking

      Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Oral Expression, Presentations, Persuasive Communication, Microsoft PowerPoint, Storytelling, Verbal Communication Skills, Peer Review, Performing Arts, Writing, Communication, Motivational Skills, Writing and Editing, Communication Strategies, Concision, Target Audience, Constructive Feedback, Non-Verbal Communication, Problem Solving, Empathy

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      2.7K 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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      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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      Yale University

      Financial Markets

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Market, Investment Banking, Portfolio Management, Finance, Capital Markets, Financial Services, Corporate Finance, Derivatives, Investments, Financial Regulation, Risk Management, Behavioral Economics, Equities, Underwriting, Securities (Finance), Lending and Underwriting, Market Dynamics, Governance, Insurance, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG)

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      31K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Psychological Research: American Psychological Association
    • Introduction to Early Childhood: The State University of New York
    • Abnormal Psychology: Wesleyan University
    • Children's Human Rights - An Interdisciplinary Introduction: University of Geneva
    • The Teacher and Social and Emotional Learning (SEL): University of Colorado Boulder
    • School Health for Children and Adolescents: University of Colorado System
    • Home-Based Child Care: The State University of New York
    • Understanding the Brain: The Neurobiology of Everyday Life: The University of Chicago
    • Dynamic Public Speaking: University of Washington
    • Managing Emotions in Times of Uncertainty & Stress: Yale University

    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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