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
Spring	May 4 - Aug. 21, 2026	Fri: 11:00 am - 02:00 pm	21540	AE01	Yes
Spring	May 4 - Aug. 21, 2026	Thu: 08:00 - 11:00 am	21541	AE02	Yes
Spring	May 4 - Aug. 21, 2026	Fri: 09:30 am - 12:30 pm	21542	AE03	Yes
Spring	May 4 - Aug. 21, 2026	Thu: 08:00 - 11:00 am	21543	AE04	Yes
Fall	Aug. 31 - Dec. 16, 2026	Tue: 12:30 - 03:30 pm	41252	A05	Yes
Fall	Aug. 31 - Dec. 16, 2026	Thu: 08:00 - 11:00 am	41253	A06	Yes
Fall	Aug. 31 - Dec. 16, 2026	Tue: 09:30 am - 12:30 pm	41254	AD01	Yes
Fall	Aug. 31 - Dec. 16, 2026	Wed: 11:00 am - 02:00 pm	41255	AD02	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	Sep. 1 - Dec. 16, 2026	Thu: 03:30 - 06:30 pm	41260	AS01	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
Spring	May 3 - Aug. 20, 2027	Thu: 08:00 - 11:00 am	20747	A05	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

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

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. 1 - Dec. 16, 2026	Thu: 03:30 - 06:30 pm	41262	HS01	Yes
Winter	Jan. 4 - Apr. 21, 2027	Thu: 09:30 am - 12:30 pm	11278	HS01	Yes

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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