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      Utrecht University

      Understanding child development: from synapse to society

      Skills you'll gain: Human Learning

      4.6

      (239 reviews)

      Beginner · Course · 1-3 Months

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      Yale University

      Introduction to Psychology

      Skills you'll gain: Business Psychology, Emotional Intelligence, Writing

      4.9

      (25.6k reviews)

      Beginner · Course · 1-3 Months

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      Yale University

      Everyday Parenting: The ABCs of Child Rearing

      Skills you'll gain: Communication, Research and Design, Operations Research, Strategy and Operations

      4.9

      (2.6k reviews)

      Beginner · Course · 1-4 Weeks

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      University of California, Santa Cruz

      Children Acquiring Literacy Naturally

      Skills you'll gain: Business Psychology, Communication, Entrepreneurship, Human Learning, Writing

      4.4

      (148 reviews)

      Beginner · Course · 1-4 Weeks

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      University of Toronto

      Introduction to Psychology

      Skills you'll gain: Business Psychology, Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Entrepreneurship, Human Resources, Leadership Development, Leadership and Management, People Development, Human Learning

      4.9

      (4.8k reviews)

      Mixed · Course · 1-3 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Providing Social, Emotional, Behavioral, and Special Education Services in School

      Skills you'll gain: Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Entrepreneurship, Leadership and Management, Problem Solving, Research and Design

      4.8

      (448 reviews)

      Beginner · Course · 1-4 Weeks

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      The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

      Positive Psychology

      Skills you'll gain: Business Psychology, Entrepreneurship, Resilience

      4.7

      (5.7k reviews)

      Mixed · Course · 1-3 Months

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      University of Minnesota

      Resilience in Children Exposed to Trauma, Disaster and War: Global Perspectives

      Skills you'll gain: Resilience

      4.7

      (630 reviews)

      Mixed · Course · 1-3 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      School Health for Children and Adolescents

      Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Business Psychology, Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Epidemiology, Human Learning, Leadership and Management, Probability & Statistics, Problem Solving, Research and Design

      4.8

      (2.3k reviews)

      Beginner · Specialization · 3-6 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Managing ADHD, Autism, Learning Disabilities, and Concussion in School

      Skills you'll gain: Business Psychology, Entrepreneurship, Human Learning

      4.8

      (1k reviews)

      Mixed · Course · 1-4 Weeks

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      The University of Sydney

      Positive Psychiatry and Mental Health

      Skills you'll gain: Business Psychology, Entrepreneurship, Resilience

      4.8

      (3.2k reviews)

      Mixed · Course · 1-3 Months

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      Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

      Motivating Gen Z Learners: What Parents and Teachers Need to Know

      4.8

      (228 reviews)

      Beginner · Course · 1-4 Weeks

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


      Frequently Asked Questions about Child Psychology

      • Child Psychology explores the development of perception, communication, learning, memory, decision-making, persuasion, emotions, and social behavior in children. It also refers to the application of psychological techniques to this age group. The topic encompasses an interdisciplinary approach to understanding the complexities of child development, and the various factors that influence it.

        Child Psychology studies can do more than shed light on childcare misconceptions and ineffective parenting strategies—the subject is also critically important to understanding how human development progresses into adulthood. Particularly, Child Psychology is essential when used to foster resilience in children at risk. Learners who successfully apply Child Psychology concepts will be able to help children overcome traumatic experiences, thus increasing their likelihood to thrive in life.‎

      • According to research published by Columbia University, mental health issues can start early in a child’s life. Child Psychologists are essential to giving these children the care they need, as well as a number of other careers available to Child Psychology learners. These include School Psychologist, Developmental Psychologist, Academic Researcher, Family Therapist, Juvenile Offender Counselor, Child Mental Health Liaison, and many other professions focusing on the wellbeing of children.‎

      • Child Psychology courses provided through Coursera highlight researchers from various disciplines and backgrounds, and how they study child development. Learners get a glimpse into these scientists’ fields of knowledge, illustrating how the theories learned translate into practice.

        Learners can also explore how trauma affects children and the systems they depend on. Diving in further, learners will gain insight into core concepts, research methods, and lessons learned in the last 50 years of resilience research, in addition to how this research is being applied in the real world through interventions that promote resilience. Learners will also have the opportunity to engage in discussions with others who are working with children at risk around the world.‎

      • Any experience with children may help you prepare to study child psychology. Whether you're a nanny, a teacher, a counselor, or anyone else who works with children on a personal or professional level, you may have more insight into how they behave and how their minds work. Even if your experience with children is simply being a parent or older sibling, you'll have a leg up on others who study child psychology. Any type of background in psychology may be helpful too. This could include courses you've taken in the past at the high school or college levels, or it may include internships or actual clinical experience.‎

      • People who want to better understand children's learning patterns, children's behaviors, or the ways a child's environment impacts them are best suited for a role in child psychology. This could be a parent or grandparent who wants to help their own children. It could be a teacher or nanny who works with children with unique needs and wants tools to help the children within their care thrive. You may be a school counselor, therapist, or child psychologist who is interested in learning more about a specialty within your field. If you're a critical thinker and a good communicator, and you're enthusiastic about helping children with special needs, learning disabilities, or trauma, you're likely suited for a role in the field of child psychology.‎

      • Learning child psychology is right for you if you want to help children. No matter your role in a child's life, by learning child psychology, you can help them overcome or learn to live with a traumatic past, a learning disability, or a psychological disorder. You may become a better parent, teacher, or therapist. You can learn more about specific areas of childhood disorders, like autism or dealing with ADHD. You should also consider studying child psychology if you're interested in learning how today's children and the ways in which they think will impact the future of the world.‎

      This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.
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