SOC 113
Social Problems
Bergen Community College · UGRD · Fall 2026
Catalog description
This course is the study of contemporary social issues and problems in the United States. Various theoretical perspectives are utilized in an effort to understand why particular issues become defined as problems, to determine the origin of social problems, and to critically assess proposed solutions to these perceived problems. Topics of discussion can include crime and delinquency, poverty, family violence, overpopulation, war, AIDS, sexual assault, mental illness, racism, sexism, and classism (social inequality). *** General Education Course ***
Sections
Current meeting, instructor, credit, and enrollment details
BE080
23 openSeats: 8/31 seats Last recorded: Aug 13, 2026, 3:17 PM- Days & times
- We · 6:45 – 8:00 PM
- Meeting dates
- 09-02-2026-12-21-2026
- Location
- Pitkin Education Center S-246; Hybrid ONLINE
- Instructor
- Alvarez, D
Section notes
These are courses with a lecture that is online and a lab that meets in person. Online lectures can be asynchronous with no virtual class meetings or synchronous with required virtual meetings on posted days/times. For add'l info visit: <a href="https://bergen.edu/online" target="_blank"> bergen.edu/online</a>
W099
23 openSeats: 8/31 seats Last recorded: Aug 13, 2026, 3:17 PM- Days & times
- (Asynchronous Lecture)
- Meeting dates
- 09-02-2026-12-21-2026
- Location
- —
- Instructor
- Ottey, J
Section notes
Fully online with no scheduled virtual meetings. The location is online. For add'l info: <a href="https://bergen.edu/online" target="_blank"> bergen.edu/online</a>
W198
13 openSeats: 18/31 seats Last recorded: Aug 13, 2026, 3:17 PM- Days & times
- (Asynchronous Lecture)
- Meeting dates
- 09-23-2026-12-19-2026
- Location
- —
- Instructor
- Behn, J
Section notes
Course starts on 9/23/26. Fully online, with no scheduled virtual meetings. NO class meeting times are posted Location ONLINE Add'l Info <a href='https://bergen.edu/online' target='_blank'>https://bergen.edu/online</a>
W199
27 openSeats: 4/31 seats Last recorded: Aug 13, 2026, 3:17 PM- Days & times
- (Asynchronous Lecture)
- Meeting dates
- 09-23-2026-12-19-2026
- Location
- —
- Instructor
- Ellis-Davis, M
Section notes
Course starts on 9/23/26. Fully online, with no scheduled virtual meetings. NO class meeting times are posted. Location ONLINE Add'l Info https://bergen.edu/online
W399
28 openSeats: 3/31 seats Last recorded: Aug 13, 2026, 3:17 PM- Days & times
- (Asynchronous Lecture)
- Meeting dates
- 10-26-2026-12-21-2026
- Location
- —
- Instructor
- Ellis-Davis, M
Section notes
Course starts on 10/26/26. Fully online, with no scheduled virtual meetings. NO class meeting times are posted. Location ONLINE Add'l Info https://bergen.edu/online
PB130
18 openSeats: 6/24 seats Last recorded: Aug 13, 2026, 3:17 PM- Days & times
- Tu · 12:17 – 1:51 PM
- Meeting dates
- 09-23-2026-12-19-2026
- Location
- Pitkin Education Center TBA; Hybrid ONLINE
- Instructor
- Ellis-Davis, M
Section notes
Students must register for CRJ 201 P130. These are courses with a lecture that is online and a lab that meets in person. Online lectures can be asynchronous with no virtual class meetings or synchronous with required virtual meetings on posted days/times. For add'l info visit: <a href="https://bergen.edu/online" target="_blank"> bergen.edu/online</a>