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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
Fall Sep. 2 - Dec. 17, 2025 Thu: 08:00 - 11:00 am
 41296 A03 Yes
Fall Sep. 2 - Dec. 17, 2025 Fri: 12:30 - 03:30 pm
 41297 A04 Yes
Fall Sep. 2 - Oct. 24, 2025 Mon: 08:00 - 11:00 am
Fri: 02:00 - 05:00 pm
 41291 AP01 Yes
Fall Oct. 27 - Dec. 16, 2025 Mon: 08:00 - 11:00 am
Fri: 02:00 - 05:00 pm
 41295 AP02 Yes
Winter Jan. 5 - Apr. 10, 2026 Mon: 02:00 - 05:00 pm
 11349 A05 Yes
Winter Jan. 5 - Mar. 20, 2026 Mon: 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Tue: 12:30 - 03:30 pm
 11350 AN06 Yes
Winter Jan. 5 - Feb. 20, 2026 Mon: 02:00 - 05:00 pm
Tue: 11:00 am - 02:00 pm
 11342 AP01 Yes
Winter Mar. 2 - Apr. 22, 2026 Mon: 08:00 - 11:00 am
Wed: 11:00 am - 02:00 pm
 11345 AP02 Yes
Winter Jan. 5 - Apr. 10, 2026 Mon: 11:00 am - 02:00 pm
 11347 AW01 Yes
Winter Jan. 5 - Apr. 10, 2026 Wed: 11:00 am - 02:00 pm
 11348 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
Summer Jul. 1 - Aug. 22, 2025 30109 O01 Yes
Summer Jul. 2 - Aug. 22, 2025 30426 O02 No
Fall Sep. 2 - Dec. 5, 2025 41292 O02 Yes
Fall Sep. 2 - Dec. 5, 2025 41293 O03 Yes
Winter Jan. 5 - Apr. 17, 2026 11343 O02 Yes
Winter Jan. 5 - Apr. 17, 2026 11344 O03 Yes
Spring May 4 - Jun. 26, 2026 20638 O01 Yes
Summer Jun. 30 - Aug. 21, 2026 30096 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

Online
Fall Sep. 2 - Dec. 5, 2025 41294 CO05 Yes
Winter Jan. 5 - Apr. 10, 2026 Mon: 08:00 - 11:00 am
 11346 OP03 Yes
Spring May 4 - Jun. 19, 2026 Tue, Thu: 12:30 - 03:30 pm
 20639 ON30 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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