Robert G. Garcia

Robert G. Garcia is a Clinical Associate Professor and the Communication Sciences & Disorders Program Chair at Kansas State University's College of Health and Human Sciences. He teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in hearing science, audiology, and aural rehabilitation while providing clinical services to the public through the K-State Speech and Hearing Center.

Education:

• Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.), A.T. Still University-Arizona School of Health Sciences, 2003
• Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), University of South Alabama, 1992
• Master of Science (M.S.) in Audiology, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 1983
• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Psychology, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 1981

Research and Teaching Interests: Dr. Garcia's academic focus lies in clinical audiology, with specialized expertise in hearing science, auditory processing disorders, and aural rehabilitation for patients across the lifespan. His work emphasizes practical applications such as pediatric hearing aid fitting, auditory processing disorder diagnosis in children, and geriatric hearing loss interventions. He also contributes to audiological services delivery in community settings.

Professional Roles: As program director, he leads curriculum development and student training in the Communication Sciences and Disorders program. He actively supervises students in clinical environments at the K-State Speech and Hearing Center, bridging academic instruction with real-world healthcare provision.

Labs and Teams: Dr. Garcia plays a pivotal role in the K-State Speech and Hearing Center, where he trains students to deliver audiological services while maintaining direct patient care responsibilities in hearing diagnostics and rehabilitation.