Written Communication - COMM 1007

This course focuses on the development and practice of writing skills and forms of written communication required for success in educational and human services settings. Topics include an overview of the writing process, using correct grammar, developing writing strategies, writing essays, writing for business, and proofreading.

Note: Restricted to Community Support Worker, Disability Studies, Early Learning and Child Care, Educational Assistant, Settlement 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
Fall Aug. 31 - Dec. 16, 2026 Tue: 12:30 - 03:30 pm
 41252 A05 Yes
Fall Aug. 31 - Dec. 16, 2026 Tue: 09:30 am - 12:30 pm
 41254 AD01 Yes
Fall Aug. 31 - Dec. 16, 2026 Thu: 12:30 - 03:30 pm
 41256 AE01 Yes
Fall Aug. 31 - Dec. 16, 2026 Fri: 12:30 - 03:30 pm
 41257 AE02 Yes
Fall Aug. 31 - Dec. 16, 2026 Thu: 12:30 - 03:30 pm
 41258 AE04 Yes
Fall Aug. 31 - Dec. 16, 2026 Fri: 08:00 - 11:00 am
 41259 AE05 Yes
Fall Aug. 31 - Dec. 16, 2026 Thu: 06:30 - 09:30 pm
 41261 EE01 No
Winter Jan. 4 - Apr. 21, 2027 Fri: 09:30 am - 12:30 pm
 11272 AE01 Yes
Winter Jan. 4 - Apr. 21, 2027 Fri: 11:00 am - 02:00 pm
 11273 AE02 Yes
Winter Jan. 4 - Apr. 21, 2027 Fri: 02:00 - 05:00 pm
 11274 AE03 Yes
Winter Jan. 4 - Apr. 21, 2027 Thu: 02:00 - 05:00 pm
 11275 AE04 Yes
Winter Jan. 4 - Apr. 21, 2027 Thu: 12:30 - 03:30 pm
 11276 AE05 No
Winter Jan. 4 - Apr. 21, 2027 Thu: 09:30 am - 12:30 pm
 11277 AS01 Yes
Winter Jan. 4 - Apr. 21, 2027 Wed: 08:00 - 11:00 am
 13151 AS11 No
Winter Jan. 4 - Apr. 21, 2027 Tue: 08:00 - 11:00 am
 13152 AS12 No
Spring May 3 - Aug. 20, 2027 Fri: 11:00 am - 02:00 pm
 20748 AE01 Yes
Spring May 3 - Aug. 20, 2027 Thu: 08:00 - 11:00 am
 20749 AE02 Yes
Spring May 3 - Aug. 20, 2027 Fri: 09:30 am - 12:30 pm
 20750 AE03 Yes
Spring May 3 - Aug. 20, 2027 Thu: 08:00 - 11:00 am
 20751 AE04 Yes
Spring May 3 - Aug. 20, 2027 Thu: 08:00 - 11:00 am
 22024 AE06 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
Fall Aug. 31 - Dec. 16, 2026 41263 OE02 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
Fall Aug. 31 - Dec. 16, 2026 Fri: 09:30 am - 12:30 pm
 41264 OE03 Yes
Fall Oct. 4 - Nov. 8, 2026 Tue: 06:30 - 09:30 pm
Fri: 09:00 am - 12:00 pm
 43098 Q01 No
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. 21, 2027 Thu: 09:30 am - 12:30 pm
 11278 HS01 Yes

This is an in-page alert component.


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 2026-2027 Open Studies

Tuition estimate + Fees estimate = Total estimate
One 3-credit course $626.40 $725.40 $1,351.80
See the detailed fees for this course
Digital resource fee: $7.35 max per term
Program and supplies fee: $0 max per term
Registrarial and student service fee: $46.20 max per term
Student technology fee: $12.60 max per term
Students’ Association fees
Health and dental plan: $386.00 per year
Students’ Association: $70.00 per term
U-Pass: $182.50 per term
Legal plan: $20.75 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 $1783.20 $725.40 $2508.60
See the detailed fees for this course
Digital resource fee: $7.35 max per term
Program and supplies fee: $0 max per term
Registrarial and student service fee: $46.20 max per term
Student technology fee : $12.60 max per term
Students’ Association fees
Health and dental plan : $386.00 per year
Students’ Association : $70.00 per term
U-Pass : $182.50 per term
Legal plan : $20.75 per term

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

Have a question about the Written Communication course?

Request more information »