Professor
Office: Wilson Hall, Room 208
Office Phone: 724-357-5604
E-mail: rjmutch@iup.edu
Schools/Degrees
Ph.D. Criminology, Florida State University, 1979
M.A. Criminology, Florida State University, 1972
B.A. Sociology, Herbert H. Lehman College, 1971
Areas of Interest
Theory, History of Criminology/Criminal Justice, On-Line Learning Applications
Biography
Dr. Mutchnick joined the IUP faculty in 1982. His currently has been working on the development of online learning materials for delivering criminology classes. Recently, he published a DVD for use in Introduction to Criminology and was a coauthor with Randy Martin and W. Timothy Austin of the book Criminological Thought: Pioneers Past and Present (2009). In early 2009, he anticipates the publication of two books: one entitled Introduction to Criminology. which will be paired with the DVD; and a second with Bruce Berg and Connie Ireland, a workbook for research methods. Currently he is working on a project to develop new teaching tools for Introduction to Criminal Justice and a text to accompany the materials. In addition to being a member of the Department of Criminology, Dr. Mutchnick serves as president of IUP-APSCUF, the union representing the faculty.
