Social Problems - SOC 268 at Northern Virginia Community College


         
 
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SOC 268 - Social Problems
Introduces the fundamental concepts underlying social problems construction with attention to how these problems are defined, understood and arbitrated. Examines a variety of topics such as researching social problems and policymaking. 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 2025 ➜

Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
26468 SOC 268-01YM 3
 M     
6:00 p.m.-7:20 p.m.
 2025-01-21 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
Hybrid Course
OER-no cost textbooks
50% or more of class time is live streamed via Zoom on the days and times listed on your class schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, on your own time (following the course syllabus and due dates) via CANVAS. All students are expected to attend class virtually on the days and times listed on your schedule. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
28325 SOC 268-01YW 3
   W   
9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.
 2025-01-21 Woodbridge P
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
28805 SOC 268-02YM 3
  Tu    
9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.
 2025-01-21 Manassas Trailside Building P
50% or more of the time you will meet your class in person on campus; you are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on your schedule. For the rest of the time, instruction is done online, independently, on your own time (following the course syllabus and due dates), via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
OER-no cost textbooks
Hybrid Course
25758 SOC 268-E05A 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-01-21 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. Starts January 21.
25759 SOC 268-E80L 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-03-25 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. Starts March 25.
25760 SOC 268-E81N 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-03-25 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. Starts March 25.

Summer 2025 ➜

Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
32234 SOC 268-50YW 3
 M     
9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2025-05-19 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
Hybrid Course
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.
1st 6 Week
36140 SOC 268-E40N 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-05-19 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 8-week course. Starts May 19.
32115 SOC 268-E55L 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-06-16 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 8-week course. Starts June 16.
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