Special Topics in Deaf Studies (SL 374)

Term: 2025-2026 Spring

Faculty

Kent Rockwell OviattShow MyInfo popup for Kent Rockwell Oviatt

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Dr. Oviatt received his BA and MA at Piedmont International University. He completed his EdD at Liberty University in July 2023. His PhD at Carolina is ABD. 

 

Dr. Oviatt has served in ministry and leadership roles for over 45 years. He has been married to Denise for 44 years, and they have two adult children.

 

He is an adjunct professor at the Deaf Studies Program at Crown College of the Bible in Powell, Tennessee.

 

Dr. Oviatt is also the Director of the Deaf Studies Program and is an adjunct professor in the DMin and MMin programs at Piedmont Divinity School at Carolina University,

Description

Special topics are intensive workshops designed to introduce students to professional skills and vocabulary relevant to careers in Deaf Studies. Taught by experienced practitioners from working in Deaf Studies related fields, the courses allow participants to translate theory into practice and gain the competencies sought by today's employers. Special Topics are delivered during the module sessions, either during a weekend at the main campus in a face-to-face synchronous format or over a two-week period in an asynchronous format. Students need to take a total of six (6) credit hours of special topics courses; and cannot repeat special topics (meaning one cannot take the same special topic six times).