Blue Ridge Community College: Sociology of the Family

Sociology of the Family - SOC 215 at Blue Ridge Community College

SOC 215 - Sociology of the Family: Introduces tools to study family life through the sociological lens. Explores a variety of topics including various familial forms, divorce, and domestic violence.

Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.

3 credits

SOC 215 Detailed Outline

Schedule at Blue Ridge Community College

Spring 2025 ➜

Class #	Section	Credits	Day	Time	Start	Location	Mode
53198	SOC 215-90	3	MTuWThF	8:00 a.m.-8:40 a.m.	2025-01-03	Augusta	P
This class is reserved for dual enrollment students at Shenandoah Valley Governor's School.
36627	SOC 215-H01	3	W	2:00 p.m.-3:22 p.m.	2025-01-21	Main Campus	HY
This course is part of a project called Follett ACCESS. The cost for the course materials for this class is $43.11. The electronic course materials will be available to students in Canvas when the course begins. Students will be billed for tuition, fees, and required course materials. This course will consist of asynchronous online, anytime coursework, AND one or both of the following scheduled on campus in-person meetings and/or virtual meetings via Zoom. Faculty will inform students about the in-person, Zoom, and Online dates required in the syllabus and class notes. Students may be required to take at least one proctored assessment, faculty will inform students of the proctored assessment requirements in the syllabus and class notes. Instructors may require a webcam and microphone for audio and video capabilities.
36628	SOC 215-V02	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-01-21	Virtual Distance Learning	WW
This course is part of a project called Follett ACCESS. The cost for the course materials for this class is $49.88. The electronic course materials will be available to students in Canvas when the course begins. Students will be billed for tuition, fees, and required course materials. This course meets entirely online with no scheduled meeting times. Students may have to purchase physical and/or electronic books and/or other course materials. Students may be required to take at least one proctored assessment. Faculty will inform students of the proctored assessment requirements in the syllabus and class notes. Instructors may require a webcam and microphone for audio and video capabilities. Asynchronous classes may require a proctored exam from the Testing Center or another location. Students may be able to choose an optional remote proctoring service which requires a student fee.
36629	SOC 215-V03	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-01-21	Virtual Distance Learning	WW
This course is part of a project called Follett ACCESS. The cost for the course materials for this class is $49.88. The electronic course materials will be available to students in Canvas when the course begins. Students will be billed for tuition, fees, and required course materials. This course meets entirely online with no scheduled meeting times. Students may have to purchase physical and/or electronic books and/or other course materials. Students may be required to take at least one proctored assessment. Faculty will inform students of the proctored assessment requirements in the syllabus and class notes. Instructors may require a webcam and microphone for audio and video capabilities. Asynchronous classes may require a proctored exam from the Testing Center or another location. Students may be able to choose an optional remote proctoring service which requires a student fee.
54667	SOC 215-V04	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-01-21	Virtual Distance Learning	WW
This course is part of a project called Follett ACCESS. The cost for the course materials for this class is $43.11. The electronic course materials will be available to students in Canvas when the course begins. Students will be billed for tuition, fees, and required course materials. This course meets entirely online with no scheduled meeting times. Students may have to purchase physical and/or electronic books and/or other course materials. Students may be required to take at least one proctored assessment. Faculty will inform students of the proctored assessment requirements in the syllabus and class notes. Instructors may require a webcam and microphone for audio and video capabilities. Asynchronous classes may require a proctored exam from the Testing Center or another location. Students may be able to choose an optional remote proctoring service which requires a student fee.
57300	SOC 215-W21	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-03-17	Virtual Distance Learning	WW
In this online course, students receive instructional materials and interact with their instructor in an online setting, but are not required to login for Zoom sessions on specific days or at specific times. This course is delivered through our Shared Services Distance Learning by Blue Ridge Community College. If you have any questions, please contact Miriam Basinger at BasingerM@brcc.edu.

Summer 2025 ➜

Class #	Section	Credits	Time	Start	Location	Mode
35805	SOC 215-V01	3	0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-05-19	Virtual Distance Learning	WW
This course is part of a project called Follett ACCESS. The cost for the course materials for this class is $53.88. The electronic course materials will be available to students in Canvas when the course begins. Students will be billed for tuition, fees, and required course materials. This course meets entirely online with no scheduled meeting times. Students may have to purchase physical and/or electronic books and/or other course materials. Students may be required to take at least one proctored assessment. Faculty will inform students of the proctored assessment requirements in the syllabus and class notes. Instructors may require a webcam and microphone for audio and video capabilities. Asynchronous classes may require a proctored exam from the Testing Center or another location. Students may be able to choose an optional remote proctoring service which requires a student fee.
35804	SOC 215-V02	3	0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-05-19	Virtual Distance Learning	WW
This course is part of a project called Follett ACCESS. The cost for the course materials for this class is $115.66. The electronic course materials will be available to students in Canvas when the course begins. Students will be billed for tuition, fees, and required course materials. This course meets entirely online with no scheduled meeting times. Students may have to purchase physical and/or electronic books and/or other course materials. Students may be required to take at least one proctored assessment. Faculty will inform students of the proctored assessment requirements in the syllabus and class notes. Instructors may require a webcam and microphone for audio and video capabilities. Asynchronous classes may require a proctored exam from the Testing Center or another location. Students may be able to choose an optional remote proctoring service which requires a student fee.

Fall 2025 ➜

Class #	Section	Credits	Day	Time	Start	Location	Mode
55160	SOC 215-01	3	M W	11:00 a.m.-12:22 p.m.	2025-08-25	Main Campus	P
55161	SOC 215-H02	3	W	2:00 p.m.-3:22 p.m.	2025-08-25	Main Campus	HY
This course will consist of asynchronous online, anytime coursework, AND one or both of the following scheduled on campus in-person meetings and/or virtual meetings via Zoom. Faculty will inform students about the in-person, Zoom, and Online dates required in the syllabus and class notes. Students may be required to take at least one proctored assessment, faculty will inform students of the proctored assessment requirements in the syllabus and class notes. Instructors may require a webcam and microphone for audio and video capabilities. This course is part of a project called Follett Access. Electronic course materials will be available to students in Canvas on the first day of classes. The cost for your materials will be billed at the time tuition is due. To see a breakdown of charges please visit the Charges Due tab in your Student Center under Account Details.
55162	SOC 215-V03	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-08-25	Virtual Distance Learning	WW
This course meets entirely online with no scheduled meeting times. Students may have to purchase physical and/or electronic books and/or other course materials. Students may be required to take at least one proctored assessment. Faculty will inform students of the proctored assessment requirements in the syllabus and class notes. Instructors may require a webcam and microphone for audio and video capabilities. Asynchronous classes may require a proctored exam from the Testing Center or another location. Students may be able to choose an optional remote proctoring service which requires a student fee. This course is part of a project called Follett Access. Electronic course materials will be available to students in Canvas on the first day of classes. The cost for your materials will be billed at the time tuition is due. To see a breakdown of charges please visit the Charges Due tab in your Student Center under Account Details.
55164	SOC 215-V04	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-08-25	Virtual Distance Learning	WW
This course is part of a project called Follett Access. Electronic course materials will be available to students in Canvas on the first day of classes. The cost for your materials will be billed at the time tuition is due. To see a breakdown of charges please visit the Charges Due tab in your Student Center under Account Details. This course meets entirely online with no scheduled meeting times. Students may have to purchase physical and/or electronic books and/or other course materials. Students may be required to take at least one proctored assessment. Faculty will inform students of the proctored assessment requirements in the syllabus and class notes. Instructors may require a webcam and microphone for audio and video capabilities. Asynchronous classes may require a proctored exam from the Testing Center or another location. Students may be able to choose an optional remote proctoring service which requires a student fee.

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