Karen Jennison
Professor
Ph.D., Washington State University
Telephone: (970) 351-2169.
E-mail: karen.jennison@unco.edu
Office: Candelaria 2285D
Prof. Jennison’s interests include Aging, Complex Organizations, Alcohol and Drugs, and Applied Research. Her articles and conference papers have been predominantly on topics related to alcohol and also on aging. The articles have been published in a variety of health and Sociology journals. Her current research is on various aspects of alcohol and drug use.
COURSES TAUGHT
- SOC 100 Principles of Sociology
- SOC 170 Social Problems
- SOC 221 Sociology of Gender
- SOC 231 Introduction to Sociological Practice
- SOC 302 Variable Topics in Sociology
- SOC 322 Women and Aging
- SOC 325 Sociology of Work and Occupations
- SOC 330 Sociology of Organizations
- SOC 346 Criminology
- SOC 361 Methods of Sociological Research I
- SOC 422 Directed Studies
- SOC 490 Sociology Internship
- SOC 530 Organizational Anaylsis
- SOC 531 Demographic Analysis
- SOC 571 Sociology of Aging
- SOC 622 Directed Studies
- SOC 680 Social Policy Analysis
- SOC 691 Research Internship
- SoSc.699 Thesis
AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION
- Organizations (formal and complex)
- Alcohol & Drugs
RESEARCH AREAS/INTERESTS
- Alcohol use and abuse
PUBLICATIONS
PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS
PROFESSIONAL CONSULTATIONS
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION PARTICIPATION
UNIVERSITY SERVICE
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES
- 1998-2010 Workshops related to Blackboard and on-line teaching. Given at UNC
- 1992-2005 Workshops for faculty, department chairs and graduate coordinators at meetings of the American Public Health Association and the American Sociological Association annual meetings
