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

Fall 2026 ➜

Live Schedule
Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
96152 SOC 268-001M 3
 M W   
11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Manassas P
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Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
84224 SOC 268-001N 3
 M W   
12:45 p.m.-2:05 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Annandale P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
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99248 SOC 268-01YA 3
   W   
9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.
 2026-08-24 Alexandria 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.
83306 SOC 268-040W 3
  Tu    
6:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
 2026-09-08 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
82498 SOC 268-40YL 3
  Tu Th  
11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2026-09-08 Loudoun HY
Hybrid Course
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Thirteen Week
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.
83565 SOC 268-E05M 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-08-24 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.
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82501 SOC 268-E80L 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-10-21 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.
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85662 SOC 268-E81L 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-10-21 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.
OER-no cost textbooks
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