Introduction to Sociology - SOC 200 at Northern Virginia Community College


         
 
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SOC 200 - Introduction to Sociology
Introduces the fundamental concepts and principles of sociology with attention to sociological theory, research methods, and the impact of social inequality. Examines a variety of topics such as culture, race, social class, gender, major social institutions and their role in contemporary society, and the processes of social change. This is a Passport and UCGS transfer course.
Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
3 credits

Schedule at Northern Virginia Community College

Spring 2026 ➜

Live Schedule
Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
54678 SOC 200-001L 3
 M W   
9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.
 2026-01-20 Loudoun P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
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55134 SOC 200-001M 3
 M W   
9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.
 2026-01-20 Manassas P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
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55894 SOC 200-001N 3
  Tu Th  
9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.
 2026-01-20 Annandale P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
54679 SOC 200-002L 3
  Tu Th  
12:45 p.m.-2:05 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Loudoun P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
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55136 SOC 200-002M 3
 M W   
2:20 p.m.-3:40 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Manassas P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
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71383 SOC 200-003L 3
   W   
6:30 p.m.-9:25 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Loudoun P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
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55897 SOC 200-004N 3
  Tu Th  
11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Annandale P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
71308 SOC 200-005N 3
  Tu Th  
12:45 p.m.-2:05 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Annandale P
69378 SOC 200-01YA 3
  Tu    
9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.
 2026-01-20 Alexandria HY
50% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
Hybrid Course
56298 SOC 200-01YW 3
  Tu    
9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.
 2026-01-20 Woodbridge HY
Hybrid Course
50% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
Fifteen Week
69379 SOC 200-02YA 3
 M     
2:20 p.m.-3:40 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Alexandria HY
50% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
Hybrid Course
56302 SOC 200-02YW 3
   W   
11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Woodbridge HY
Hybrid Course
50% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class time is live streamed via Zoom; students are expected to attend class via Zoom on the days and times listed on the schedule. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
Fifteen Week
69380 SOC 200-03YA 3
   W   
6:30 p.m.-7:50 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Virtual and NOL - Real Time HY
50% of class time is live streamed via Zoom; students are expected to attend class via Zoom on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
Hybrid Course
55895 SOC 200-03YN 3
 M     
11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Annandale HY
50% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
Hybrid Course
69382 SOC 200-040A 3
 M W   
11:10 a.m.-12:55 p.m.
 2026-02-03 Alexandria P
Thirteen Week
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
54681 SOC 200-040L 3
 M W   
11:10 a.m.-12:55 p.m.
 2026-02-03 Loudoun P
Thirteen Week
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
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56300 SOC 200-040W 3
  Tu Th  
2:20 p.m.-4:05 p.m.
 2026-02-03 Woodbridge P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
Thirteen Week
55900 SOC 200-041N 3
      Sa
9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2026-02-03 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
Class meets in real-time via Zoom on the day(s) and time listed on the class schedule. Reliable internet access and a Zoom-capable device are required.
Thirteen Week
55902 SOC 200-043N 3
  Tu Th  
4:00 p.m.-5:20 p.m.
 2026-02-03 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
Class meets in real-time via Zoom on the day(s) and time listed on the class schedule. Reliable internet access and a Zoom-capable device are required.
Thirteen Week
55899 SOC 200-07YN 3
   W   
12:45 p.m.-2:05 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Annandale HY
50% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
Hybrid Course
56301 SOC 200-41YW 3
 M     
7:00 p.m.-8:45 p.m.
 2026-02-03 Virtual and NOL - Real Time HY
Thirteen Week
50% of class time is live streamed via Zoom; students are expected to attend class via Zoom on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
Hybrid Course
55901 SOC 200-42YN 3
 M     
12:45 p.m.-2:05 p.m.
 2026-02-03 Annandale HY
40% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 60% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
Thirteen Week
Hybrid Course
78917 SOC 200-80YW 3
  Tu Th  
11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2026-03-24 Woodbridge HY
2nd 7 Week
50% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
Hybrid Course
59260 SOC 200-E01L 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-12-17 Virtual and NOL WW
4-week Winter Session accelerated online course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. This course uses no-cost textbook materials. Students can opt out on a semester basis of the All Access program, which charges a per-credit fee for textbook materials. For more information and instructions on how to opt out, please visit the All Access page on the NOVA website. Starts December 17.
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59261 SOC 200-E02N 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-12-17 Virtual and NOL WW
4-week Winter Session accelerated online course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a fast-paced accelerated 4-week course. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. This course uses no-cost textbook materials. Students can opt out on a semester basis of the All Access program, which charges a per-credit fee for textbook materials. For more information and instructions on how to opt out, please visit the All Access page on the NOVA website. Starts December 17.
OER-no cost textbooks
82203 SOC 200-E03A 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-12-17 Virtual and NOL WW
4-week Winter Session accelerated online course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. This course uses no-cost textbook materials. Students can opt out on a semester basis of the All Access program, which charges a per-credit fee for textbook materials. For more information and instructions on how to opt out, please visit the All Access page on the NOVA website. Starts December 17.
OER-no cost textbooks
54637 SOC 200-E05N 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-01-20 Virtual and NOL WW
Online course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. This course uses no-cost textbook materials. Students can opt out on a semester basis of the All Access program, which charges a per-credit fee for textbook materials. For more information and instructions on how to opt out, please visit the All Access page on the NOVA website . Starts January 20.
OER-no cost textbooks
54638 SOC 200-E06A 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-01-20 Virtual and NOL WW
Online course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. This course uses no-cost textbook materials. Students can opt out on a semester basis of the All Access program, which charges a per-credit fee for textbook materials. For more information and instructions on how to opt out, please visit the All Access page on the NOVA website. Starts January 20.
OER-no cost textbooks
54639 SOC 200-E07N 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-01-20 Virtual and NOL WW
Online course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. This course uses no-cost textbook materials. Students can opt out on a semester basis of the All Access program, which charges a per-credit fee for textbook materials. For more information and instructions on how to opt out, please visit the All Access page on the NOVA website. Starts January 20.
OER-no cost textbooks
58749 SOC 200-E08W 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-01-20 Virtual and NOL WW
15-week Online course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. This course uses no-cost textbook materials. Students can opt out on a semester basis of the All Access program, which charges a per-credit fee for textbook materials. For more information and instructions on how to opt out, please visit the All Access page on the NOVA website. Starts January 20.
OER-no cost textbooks
77241 SOC 200-E09W 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-01-20 Virtual and NOL WW
15-week Online course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. This course uses no-cost textbook materials. Students can opt out on a semester basis of the All Access program, which charges a per-credit fee for textbook materials. For more information and instructions on how to opt out, please visit the All Access page on the NOVA website. Starts January 20.
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77212 SOC 200-E20M 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-01-20 Virtual and NOL WW
1st twelve-week online course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. This course uses no-cost textbook materials. Students can opt out on a semester basis of the All Access program, which charges a per-credit fee for textbook materials. For more information and instructions on how to opt out, please visit the All Access page on the NOVA website. Starts January 20.
OER-no cost textbooks
54640 SOC 200-E40N 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-01-20 Virtual and NOL WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a fast-paced accelerated 1st 7-week course. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. This course uses no-cost textbook materials. Students can opt out on a semester basis of the All Access program, which charges a per-credit fee for textbook materials. For more information and instructions on how to opt out, please visit the All Access page on the NOVA website.
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58750 SOC 200-E50W 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-02-03 Virtual and NOL WW
2nd 12-week offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. This course uses no-cost textbook materials. Students can opt out on a semester basis of the All Access program, which charges a per-credit fee for textbook materials. For more information and instructions on how to opt out, please visit the All Access page on the NOVA website.
OER-no cost textbooks
55910 SOC 200-E55A 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-02-09 Virtual and NOL WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a fast-paced accelerated 2nd 7-week course. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. This course uses no-cost textbook materials. Students can opt out on a semester basis of the All Access program, which charges a per-credit fee for textbook materials. For more information and instructions on how to opt out, please visit the All Access page on the NOVA website.
OER-no cost textbooks
54149 SOC 200-E60L 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-02-17 Virtual and NOL WW
3rd twelve-week online course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. This course uses no-cost textbook materials. Students can opt out on a semester basis of the All Access program, which charges a per-credit fee for textbook materials. For more information and instructions on how to opt out, please visit the All Access page on the NOVA website. Starts February 17.
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54641 SOC 200-E80A 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-03-24 Virtual and NOL WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a fast-paced accelerated 4th 7-week course. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. This course uses no-cost textbook materials. Students can opt out on a semester basis of the All Access program, which charges a per-credit fee for textbook materials. For more information and instructions on how to opt out, please visit the All Access page on the NOVA website.
OER-no cost textbooks
77205 SOC 200-E81A 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-03-24 Virtual and NOL WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a fast-paced accelerated 4th 7-week course. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. This course uses no-cost textbook materials. Students can opt out on a semester basis of the All Access program, which charges a per-credit fee for textbook materials. For more information and instructions on how to opt out, please visit the All Access page on the NOVA website.
OER-no cost textbooks
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