Timothy Austin - Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Professor: Timothy Austin

Department: TBD

College: Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CRIM470
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Dr. Austin was one of my favorite professors at IUP. I see some people saying he rambles, but he's actually brilliant, well-traveled & well-researched, so if you are remotely interested in other countries or public policy, you'll find a ton of value in what he has to say. Easy A in a fascinating subject. I wish I could take more classes with him.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CRIM255
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Dr. Austin wasn't a bad professor, but he's about as old as the campus itself and rambles a lot. You don't really have to pay attention in class, but go, get the homework, do the readings, and you will be absolutely fine.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: CRIM255
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Worksheets everyday, and readings everyday. Very unclear grading requirements. Claims to grade by "gut reaction" which is frustrating. There was a lot of busy work and retyping his worksheets for little to no reason. Not my favorite, but really not difficult.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: CRIM470W
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Dr. Austin is wonderful. After having two classes with him, I would rate him as one of the best Crim profs at IUP. Yah he makes you read a lot, and do a lot of in class work, but if you show up to class everyday and read what was assigned, the tests should be no problem. He may be old, but don't let that fool you; his wealth of knowledge is vast!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CRIM470
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

SUCH a nice man. He's been all over the world and a lot of the articles he assigns are his own research. Tests are relatively easy, so long as you come to class and skim/read the articles. My only complaint is that every day in the class is the same: micro essays, worksheets filled out in groups, and a brief discussion. Recommended nonetheless!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CRIM470W
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Hands down the best professor I've had while attending IUP. Test are a little difficult and there's a lot of reading but it is writing intensive. Would recommend him to anyone and would most definitely take again. Truly cares about his students and makes it apparent.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: CRIM470W
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I didn't need another WI class but I took this for the major. The class is interesting and uses a lot of varied readings. You don't have a textbook, just a packet. The tests were tricky but not impossible. No final exam and no final paper. There is a lot of reading and a significant amount of writing but it's not bad at all.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CRIM470W
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Dr. Austin is a good prof who really knows his stuff. It is a writing intensive class but u don't really write that much. worksheets and index cards every day and a few short papers. must go to class to get cards and wksheets. if u need a crim WI class u should def take his

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CRIM470W
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Wonderful professor and very intelligent. He requires a lot of writing/reading but that is what the course is all about. I would take him again for any class and I have learned so much!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CJ560
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I had him a few years ago and this rating system was not available. He was, at that time, one of the best CJ professors on campus. In addition, he was personable and respectful. I would highly recommend his class.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: CRIM470
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Very nice, explains things well. Easy going. Worksheets everyday and reading but this is a writing intensive class. I would recommend Dr. Austin

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: CRIM400
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Dr. Austin is a very nice old man. If you pay attention and write down everything he does you will do well. He let us use an index card for exams. It is writing intensive, we did micro-essays not super long essays which was nice. I would recommend Austin.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: CRIM470
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Honestly, I don't like his class or teaching style in the least. He doesn't lecture, just makes us read articles and do worksheets, and all assignments are graded by grad students.The class is more focused on Anthropology, NOT Criminology. Nothing is relevant. He loves making you read all his research. Nice guy, but I don't think I'd recommend him.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: CRIM470
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

this class is an easy A as long as you read the articles. he is a very nice guy although a little absent minded at times.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: CR
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

dr. austin was my advisor and professor many moons ago, when i was at IUP, and he is interesting and very fun. if you are doing poorly in his class, he will try to help you very much in your course work.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: CRIM400W
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Best Professor I every had at IUP. I learned so much from this man. Willing to help you in anyway possible. I strongly recommend taking him. Must go to class for the notes. The notes can be confusing, but he is willing to help you understand. If you are serious in Crim, take HIM!!!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: CRIM400
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Best teacher I have ever had! Make sure you take his class (Writting intensive). He is very helpful and his classes are entertaining. The key to an A is to go to every class and take notes. BEST TEACHER EVER!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: CRIM470400
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Excellent prof who seems to care about the subject and the studdent, makes the classes easy but can be hard to follow. I have had him twice now and like his classes a lot.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: CRIM470
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Dr. Austin is extremely helpful and such a nice guy. He is always willing to help anyway he can. His matching are really confusing, but you can make up the points from the other test questions or class exercises. He is very laid back, and easy to talk to. An awesome guy!!!!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: CRIM400470
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Austin is a real nice guy, his tests in 400 aren't fun but you can make up for them with other points, he is very easy to talk to and will always help you out (even when you taking a test).