Essential Communication Skills (COMM 1000)

Course overview

This introductory level Communication course exposes you to the subtleties of interpersonal communication including non-verbal communication, listening skills, social media management and written communication. This course provides you with an overview of the communication skills required by college programs, business and industry, including reading comprehension and development. You will learn to apply these communication skills to be successful in your future studies and/or selected workplace setting. This course makes use of online texts and resources.

Pre-requisite: High School Graduation Diploma or equivalent.

Please Note: this credit course may be part of a credential program offered by NSCC. While a course may not have an admission requirement, all NSCC programs have admission requirements. For more information on programs and admissions, please visit Admission Requirements.

Schedule and cost

Additional costs and fees

A College Services Fee and Student Association Fee will apply for part-time students registered in credit courses. In some instances, offerings of the same course across multiple terms may have a differing cost. For more information, including tuition and fees information for international students, please visit Costs & Fees.