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Austin M. Hitt serves as Professor of Science Education and Coordinator of Middle Level Education within the Department of Education in the College of Education and Social Sciences at Coastal Carolina University. His role encompasses both academic leadership in science pedagogy and administrative oversight of middle-level teacher preparation programs.
Dr. Hitt's educational foundation includes:
- Ph.D. in Curriculum & Instruction - Science Education from Indiana University, Bloomington
- M.Ed. in Secondary Science-Biology Education from University of West Florida, Pensacola
- M.S. in Zoology & Wildlife Science from Auburn University, Auburn
- B.S. in Biology, Cell & Molecular Biology from University of West Florida, Pensacola
His research synthesizes biological sciences with pedagogical frameworks, specializing in science curriculum development for adolescent learners. With dual expertise in zoology/wildlife science and educational methodology, his work emphasizes practical applications of biological content knowledge in classroom settings, particularly for middle school science education. His coordinator role indicates active involvement in shaping teacher preparation standards and program development.
Dr. Hitt maintains regular office hours on Wednesdays (12-3 p.m.) and is accessible through university channels, reflecting ongoing engagement with current educational practices and student mentorship within Coastal Carolina's teacher education pipeline.
