Introduction to the Study of Society - SOCI 1000

Explore introductory sociology through the study of social relations, community, and society. Learn about the institutions of Canadian society, such as family, politics, ethnicity, education, and religion.

Note: Restricted to Arts and Sciences Diploma, Disability Studies, Indigenous Studies, Justice, Practical Nurse, Practical Nurse for Intl Educated Nurses, Social Work, Therapeutic Recreation and Open Studies (some class sections may not be open to PNDIEN).


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. 11, 2025 Tue: 12:30 - 03:30 pm
 11447 AN06 Yes
Winter Jan. 6 - Mar. 28, 2025 Wed: 12:30 - 03:30 pm
 11448 AN07 Yes
Winter Jan. 6 - Feb. 21, 2025 Mon: 02:00 - 05:00 pm
Tue: 11:00 am - 02:00 pm
 11431 AP01 Yes
Winter Mar. 3 - Apr. 25, 2025 Mon: 08:00 - 11:00 am
Wed: 11:00 am - 02:00 pm
 11441 AP02 Yes
Winter Jan. 6 - Apr. 25, 2025 Mon: 12:30 - 03:30 pm
 11444 AW01 Yes
Winter Jan. 6 - Apr. 25, 2025 Fri: 12:30 - 03:30 pm
 11445 AW02 Yes
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. 27 - May 9, 2025 11433 O02 Yes
Winter Jan. 6 - Apr. 11, 2025 11432 OP12 Yes
Spring May 5 - Jun. 27, 2025 20564 O01 Yes
Summer Jul. 1 - Aug. 22, 2025 30109 O01 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

Edmonton
Spring May 5 - Jun. 20, 2025 Tue: 12:30 - 03:30 pm
Thu: 12:30 - 03:30 pm
 20565 ON30 Yes

Online
Winter Jan. 6 - Apr. 11, 2025 Mon: 08:00 - 11:00 am
 11442 OP03 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 $695.50 $1,190.50
See the detailed fees for this course
Digital resource fee: $7.00 max per term
Program and supplies fee: $0 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 $695.50 $2,192.50
See the detailed fees for this course
Digital resource fee: $7.00 max per term
Program and supplies fee: $0 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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