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 5 - Aug. 22, 2025 Mon: 08:00 - 11:00 am
 20544 AC02 Yes
Spring May 5 - Jun. 27, 2025 Thu, Fri: 12:30 - 03:30 pm
 20545 AE01 No
Fall Sep. 2 - Dec. 17, 2025 Thu: 08:00 - 11:00 am
 42264 AE01 Yes
Fall Sep. 2 - Dec. 17, 2025 Fri: 12:30 - 03:30 pm
 42265 AE02 Yes
Fall Sep. 2 - Dec. 12, 2025 Thu: 08:00 - 11:00 am
 42266 AE03 Yes
Fall Sep. 2 - Dec. 17, 2025 Thu: 09:30 am - 12:30 pm
 42258 AE04 Yes
Fall Sep. 2 - Dec. 12, 2025 Mon: 12:30 - 03:30 pm
 42269 AL05 Yes
Fall Sep. 2 - Dec. 17, 2025 Tue: 03:30 - 06:30 pm
 42267 AS02 Yes
Fall Sep. 2 - Dec. 17, 2025 Mon: 08:00 - 11:00 am
 42268 AS03 Yes
Fall Sep. 2 - Dec. 12, 2025 Wed: 06:00 - 09:00 pm
 42272 EL01 Yes
Winter Jan. 5 - Apr. 22, 2026 Fri: 09:30 am - 12:30 pm
 12312 A01 Yes
Winter Jan. 5 - Apr. 22, 2026 Thu: 02:00 - 05:00 pm
 12315 A05 Yes
Winter Jan. 5 - Apr. 22, 2026 Fri: 12:30 - 03:30 pm
 12314 AC01 Yes
Winter Jan. 5 - Apr. 22, 2026 Thu: 09:30 am - 12:30 pm
 12327 AD01 Yes
Winter Jan. 5 - Apr. 22, 2026 Mon: 08:00 - 11:00 am
 12323 AD02 Yes
Winter Jan. 5 - Apr. 22, 2026 Fri: 12:30 - 03:30 pm
 12311 AE01 Yes
Winter Jan. 5 - Apr. 22, 2026 Thu: 12:30 - 03:30 pm
 12313 AE02 Yes
Winter Jan. 5 - Apr. 22, 2026 Thu: 02:00 - 05:00 pm
 12328 AE03 Yes
Winter Jan. 5 - Apr. 17, 2026 Thu: 12:30 - 03:30 pm
 12324 AL01 No
Winter Jan. 5 - Apr. 17, 2026 Mon: 02:00 - 05:00 pm
 12316 AS01 Yes
Winter Jan. 5 - Apr. 17, 2026 Fri: 02:00 - 05:00 pm
 12317 AS03 Yes
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
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 5 - Jun. 24, 2025 20539 O01 Yes
Spring May 5 - Jun. 27, 2025 20542 O02 Yes
Spring May 5 - Jun. 24, 2025 21570 O03 Yes
Spring May 5 - Jun. 27, 2025 20541 O04 Yes
Spring May 5 - Jun. 24, 2025 21678 O05 Yes
Fall Sep. 2 - Oct. 22, 2025 42270 O01 Yes
Fall Oct. 27 - Dec. 17, 2025 42263 O03 Yes
Fall Sep. 2 - Oct. 21, 2025 42261 O04 Yes
Fall Sep. 2 - Dec. 12, 2025 42260 O06 Yes
Fall Sep. 2 - Dec. 17, 2025 42377 OE01 No
Winter Jan. 5 - Feb. 25, 2026 12325 O01 Yes
Winter Mar. 2 - Apr. 22, 2026 12322 O04 Yes
Winter Jan. 5 - Apr. 17, 2026 12318 O07 Yes
Winter Jan. 5 - Apr. 22, 2026 12319 OE01 No
Winter Jan. 5 - Apr. 22, 2026 12320 OE02 No
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 No
Spring May 4 - Jun. 24, 2026 21534 O05 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
Spring May 5 - Jun. 27, 2025 Mon, Thu: 08:00 - 11:00 am
 20540 OE01 Yes
Fall Sep. 2 - Oct. 17, 2025 Tue, Wed, Thu: 12:30 - 02:00 pm
 42271 O02 Yes
Winter Jan. 5 - Feb. 19, 2026 Tue, Wed, Thu: 12:30 - 02:00 pm
 12329 O02 Yes
Spring May 4 - Aug. 15, 2026 Mon: 08:00 - 11:00 am
 21532 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
Fall Sep. 2 - Dec. 17, 2025 Mon: 08:00 - 11:00 am
 42262 HS03 Yes
The course has a mixture of online and in-person instruction.
Term Duration Schedule Class Section Open Studies

Edmonton
Fall Sep. 2 - Oct. 17, 2025 Wed: 09:30 - 11:00 am
Thu: 08:00 - 11:00 am
 42257 BL01 Yes
Fall Oct. 27 - Dec. 12, 2025 Wed: 09:30 - 11:00 am
Thu: 08:00 - 11:00 am
 42259 BL02 Yes
Winter Jan. 5 - Feb. 20, 2026 Wed: 09:30 - 11:00 am
Thu: 08:00 - 11:00 am
 12310 BL01 Yes
Winter Mar. 2 - Apr. 17, 2026 Wed: 09:30 - 11:00 am
Thu: 08:00 - 11:00 am
 12326 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 2024-2025 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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