Erin Benear

Erin Benear, AuD, CCC-A is an Assistant Professor and Clinic Director in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. Her academic journey includes a Doctor of Audiology (2018) from OUHSC, a B.S. in Speech-Language Pathology (2014) from the University of Central Oklahoma, and an A.S. in Diversified Studies (2012) from Oklahoma City Community College.

• AuD, Audiology, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center (2018)
• B.S. in Speech-Language Pathology, University of Central Oklahoma (2014)
• A.S. in Diversified Studies, Oklahoma City Community College (2012)

Her research focuses on hearing aid uptake, hidden hearing loss, clinic management, patient-family centered care, and interdisciplinary collaboration. While her publication record includes case studies on tinnitus and hyperacusis, the field keywords also suggest broader interests in auditory neuroscience and clinical interventions.

She actively contributes to education through courses like CSD 4443/CSD 7453 (Clinical Observations in CSD) and CSD 8420 (Clinical Practicum in Audiology), with prior experience teaching Pediatric Audiology (CSD 8313). She is affiliated with professional organizations including the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and Oklahoma Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (OKLEND).