Introduction to Communications - COMM 1001

Explore the fundamentals of communication and interpersonal relationships. Examine effective communication, barriers to effective communication, and specific communication strategies that can improve interactions with others and enhance critical thinking skills. Learn and apply theories related to communication climate, groups, teams, conflict management, and problem solving.

Note: Restricted to Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Faculty of Health Studies and Open Studies.


This course is delivered in a classroom setting with face-to-face instruction at regularly scheduled times.
Term Duration Schedule Class Section Open Studies

Edmonton
Winter Jan. 6 - Apr. 25, 2025 Tue: 08:00 - 11:00 am
 11361 A01 Yes
Winter Jan. 6 - Apr. 25, 2025 Thu: 02:00 - 05:00 pm
 11365 A05 Yes
Winter Jan. 6 - Apr. 25, 2025 Fri: 11:00 am - 02:00 pm
 11364 AC01 Yes
Winter Jan. 6 - Apr. 25, 2025 Mon: 08:00 - 11:00 am
 11375 AC02 Yes
Winter Jan. 6 - Apr. 25, 2025 Thu: 09:30 am - 12:30 pm
 11378 AD01 Yes
Winter Jan. 6 - Apr. 25, 2025 Mon: 12:30 - 03:30 pm
 11359 AE01 Yes
Winter Jan. 6 - Apr. 25, 2025 Mon: 11:00 am - 02:00 pm
 11363 AE02 Yes
Winter Jan. 6 - Apr. 25, 2025 Mon: 02:00 - 05:00 pm
 11367 AS02 Yes
Winter Jan. 6 - Apr. 25, 2025 Fri: 02:00 - 05:00 pm
 11368 AS03 Yes
Spring May 5 - Aug. 22, 2025 Mon: 08:00 - 11:00 am
 20544 AC02 Yes
Spring May 5 - Aug. 22, 2025 Mon: 08:00 - 11:00 am
 20545 AE01 No
Spring May 5 - Aug. 22, 2025 Fri: 08:00 - 11:00 am
 20546 AE02 No
Spring May 5 - Jun. 27, 2025 20541 O04 No

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Winter Jan. 7 - 31, 2025 Tue: 06:30 - 09:30 pm
Fri: 12:30 - 03:30 pm
 12510 Q01 No
This course is offered in an online setting. There are no scheduled classes, and you will learn at your own pace. Courses have start and end dates, assignments may have due dates assigned to them.
Term Duration Schedule Class Section Open Studies

Online
Winter Jan. 6 - Feb. 25, 2025 11374 O01 Yes
Winter Jan. 6 - Feb. 25, 2025 12737 O03 Yes
Winter Mar. 3 - Apr. 22, 2025 11372 O04 Yes
Winter Jan. 6 - Apr. 11, 2025 11369 O07 Yes
Winter Jan. 6 - Apr. 25, 2025 11379 OE02 No
Spring May 5 - Jun. 24, 2025 20539 O01 Yes
Spring May 5 - Aug. 18, 2025 20542 O02 Yes
This course is offered in an online setting. Your course will be taught in real-time at regularly scheduled times.
Term Duration Schedule Class Section Open Studies

Online
Winter Jan. 6 - Feb. 21, 2025 Tue, Wed, Thu: 12:30 - 02:00 pm
 11380 O02 Yes
Winter Jan. 6 - Apr. 25, 2025 Mon: 12:30 - 03:30 pm
 11371 OE01 No
Spring May 5 - Aug. 16, 2025 Mon: 08:00 - 11:00 am
 20540 OE01 Yes
For each course session or class time, you can choose to attend in person, online in real-time or watch a previously recorded session.
Term Duration Schedule Class Section Open Studies

Edmonton
Winter Jan. 6 - Apr. 25, 2025 Fri: 02:00 - 05:00 pm
 11366 HS03 Yes
The course has a mixture of online and in-person instruction.
Term Duration Schedule Class Section Open Studies

Edmonton
Winter Jan. 6 - Feb. 21, 2025 Wed: 09:30 - 11:00 am
Thu: 08:00 - 11:00 am
 11358 BL01 Yes
Winter Mar. 3 - Apr. 18, 2025 Wed: 09:30 - 11:00 am
Thu: 08:00 - 11:00 am
 11376 BL02 Yes

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This course can be taken through Open Studies or through one of our many programs. Read our application guide and apply now.

Tuition and fees for 2025-2026 Open Studies

Tuition estimate + Fees estimate = Total estimate
One 3-credit course $495 $820.50 $1,315.50
See the detailed fees for this course
Digital resource fee: $7.00 max per term
Program and supplies fee: $125 max per term
Registrarial and student service fee: $41.00 max per term
Student technology fee: $12.00 max per term
Students’ Association fees
Health and dental plan: $386.00 per year
Students’ Association: $51.50 per term
U-Pass: $180.00 per term
Legal plan: $18.00 per year

Note: You may be eligible to opt out of some Student Association fees after enrolling. Visit Tuition and Fees for more information.

Tuition estimate + Fees estimate = Total estimate
One 3-credit course $1497 $820.50 $2,317.50
See the detailed fees for this course
Digital resource fee: $7.00 max per term
Program and supplies fee: $125 max per term
Registrarial and student service fee: $41.00 max per term
Student technology fee : $12.00 max per term
Students’ Association fees
Health and dental plan : $386.00 per year
Students’ Association : $51.50 per term
U-Pass : $180.00 per term
Legal plan : $18.00 per term

Note: You may be eligible to opt out of some Student Association fees after enrolling. Visit Tuition and Fees for more information.

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