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 (with the exception of Child & Youth Care and Arts & Sciences).


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
Spring May 4 - Aug. 21, 2026 Fri: 12:30 - 03:30 pm
 21537 AE01 Yes
Spring May 4 - Aug. 21, 2026 Fri: 08:00 - 11:00 am
 21539 AE02 Yes
Spring May 4 - Aug. 21, 2026 Fri: 08:00 - 11:00 am
 21536 AE03 Yes
Spring May 4 - Aug. 21, 2026 Fri: 12:30 - 03:30 pm
 21538 AE04 Yes
Spring May 4 - Aug. 21, 2026 Fri: 08:00 - 11:00 am
 21677 AE05 No
Fall Aug. 31 - Dec. 16, 2026 Thu: 08:00 - 11:00 am
 41235 AE01 Yes
Fall Aug. 31 - Dec. 16, 2026 Fri: 12:30 - 03:30 pm
 41236 AE02 Yes
Fall Aug. 31 - Dec. 11, 2026 Thu: 08:00 - 11:00 am
 41237 AE03 Yes
Fall Aug. 31 - Dec. 16, 2026 Thu: 08:00 - 11:00 am
 41238 AE04 Yes
Fall Sep. 1 - Dec. 11, 2026 Mon: 12:30 - 03:30 pm
 41239 AL05 Yes
Fall Sep. 1 - Dec. 16, 2026 Mon: 08:00 - 11:00 am
 41240 AS01 Yes
Fall Sep. 1 - Dec. 11, 2026 Wed: 06:00 - 09:00 pm
 41243 EL01 Yes
Winter Jan. 4 - Apr. 21, 2027 Thu: 12:30 - 03:30 pm
 11251 A05 Yes
Winter Jan. 4 - Apr. 21, 2027 Fri: 08:00 - 11:00 am
 11252 A06 Yes
Winter Jan. 4 - Apr. 21, 2027 Thu: 09:30 am - 12:30 pm
 11253 AD01 Yes
Winter Jan. 4 - Apr. 21, 2027 Mon: 08:00 - 11:00 am
 11254 AD02 Yes
Winter Jan. 4 - Apr. 21, 2027 Fri: 12:30 - 03:30 pm
 11255 AE01 Yes
Winter Jan. 4 - Apr. 21, 2027 Thu: 12:30 - 03:30 pm
 11256 AE02 Yes
Winter Jan. 4 - Apr. 21, 2027 Thu: 02:00 - 05:00 pm
 11257 AE03 Yes
Winter Jan. 4 - Apr. 21, 2027 Mon: 12:30 - 03:30 pm
 11258 AE04 Yes
Winter Jan. 4 - Apr. 21, 2027 Fri: 12:30 - 03:30 pm
 11259 AE05 Yes
Winter Jan. 4 - Apr. 16, 2027 Thu: 02:00 - 05:00 pm
 11260 AL01 No
Winter Jan. 4 - Apr. 16, 2027 Mon: 02:00 - 05:00 pm
 11261 AS01 Yes
Spring May 3 - Aug. 20, 2027 Fri: 12:30 - 03:30 pm
 20736 AE01 Yes
Spring May 3 - Aug. 20, 2027 Fri: 08:00 - 11:00 am
 20737 AE02 Yes
Spring May 3 - Aug. 20, 2027 Fri: 08:00 - 11:00 am
 20738 AE03 Yes
Spring May 3 - Aug. 20, 2027 Fri: 12:30 - 03:30 pm
 20739 AE04 Yes
Spring May 3 - Aug. 20, 2027 Fri: 09:30 am - 12:30 pm
 20740 AE05 No

Online
Spring May 3 - Jun. 24, 2027 20743 O04 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
Spring May 4 - Jun. 24, 2026 21531 O01 Yes
Spring May 4 - Jun. 26, 2026 21535 O02 Yes
Spring May 4 - Jun. 24, 2026 21533 O04 Yes
Spring May 4 - Jun. 24, 2026 21534 O05 Yes
Spring May 4 - Jun. 24, 2026 21786 O06 Yes
Spring May 4 - Aug. 15, 2026 21532 OE01 Yes
Fall Aug. 31 - Oct. 22, 2026 41244 O01 Yes
Fall Oct. 26 - Dec. 16, 2026 41246 O03 Yes
Fall Sep. 1 - Oct. 22, 2026 41247 O05 Yes
Fall Sep. 1 - Oct. 16, 2026 41248 O07 Yes
Fall Aug. 31 - Oct. 16, 2026 41249 O08 No
Fall Aug. 31 - Oct. 21, 2026 41250 O09 Yes
Winter Jan. 4 - Feb. 25, 2027 11265 O01 Yes
Winter Jan. 4 - Feb. 24, 2027 11267 O03 Yes
Winter Mar. 1 - Apr. 21, 2027 11268 O04 Yes
Winter Jan. 4 - Apr. 16, 2027 11269 O07 Yes
Winter Jan. 4 - Apr. 21, 2027 11270 OE01 No
Winter Jan. 4 - Apr. 21, 2027 11271 OE02 No
Spring May 3 - Jun. 24, 2027 20741 O01 Yes
Spring May 3 - Jun. 25, 2027 20742 O02 Yes
Spring May 3 - Jun. 23, 2027 20744 O05 No
Spring May 3 - Jun. 24, 2027 20745 O06 No
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 Apr. 21 - May 29, 2026 Tue: 06:30 - 09:30 pm
Fri: 09:00 am - 12:00 pm
Fri: 12:30 - 03:30 pm
 12459 Q01 No
Fall Aug. 31 - Oct. 21, 2026 Tue, Wed, Thu: 12:30 - 02:00 pm
 41245 O02 Yes
Winter Jan. 4 - Feb. 21, 2027 Tue, Wed, Thu: 12:30 - 02:00 pm
 11266 O02 Yes
Spring May 3 - Aug. 14, 2027 Mon: 08:00 - 11:00 am
 20746 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. 4 - Apr. 16, 2027 Mon: 02:00 - 05:00 pm
 11264 HS01 Yes
The course has a mixture of online and in-person instruction.
Term Duration Schedule Class Section Open Studies

Edmonton
Fall Sep. 1 - Oct. 16, 2026 Wed: 09:30 - 11:00 am
Thu: 08:00 - 11:00 am
 41241 BL01 Yes
Fall Oct. 26 - Dec. 15, 2026 Wed: 09:30 - 11:00 am
Thu: 08:00 - 11:00 am
 41242 BL02 Yes
Winter Jan. 4 - Feb. 19, 2027 Wed: 09:30 - 11:00 am
Thu: 08:00 - 11:00 am
 11262 BL01 Yes
Winter Mar. 1 - Apr. 20, 2027 Wed: 09:30 - 11:00 am
Thu: 08:00 - 11:00 am
 11263 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 $626.40 $695.50 $1,321.90
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 $1783.1999999999998 $695.50 $2,478.69
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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