Dr. Karen Conner

Professor of Sociology
Director, Aging Studies Program

Office: 128 Howard Hall

Phone: Office: 271-2167

Home: 277-8668

E-Mail: karen.conner@drake.edu

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Professor Conner received a B.A. Degree from Simpson College in 1969 majoring in sociology; a M.A. in sociology from Drake University in 1972, and a Ph.D. in sociology from Iowa State University in 1976. After teaching one year at Iowa State University on a temporary appointment, she came to Drake University in the fall of 1977. She is Director of the Aging Studies Program and teaches courses in gerontology and the family. She is a member of the Gerontological Society of America & the American Society on Aging.

Classes taught by Dr. Conner:

1. Survey of Sociology Course Description

9. Older Americans and their Families - [Crosslisted with FYS 18 and Honors 28]

Course Description

90. Aging and the Life Course Course Description

Spring 2001 Syllabus

*110. The American Family Course Description

Spring 2001 Syllabus

150. Continuing To Care? Older Americans and Their Families In The 21st Century

*164. Aging and Society Course Description

Spring 2001 Syllabus