Philip Patterson

Philip Patterson is a Professor of Mass Communication at Oklahoma Christian University, where he has held the Gaylord Distinguished Chair of Teaching since 1988. His expertise spans oral communication, journalism ethics, media law, and photojournalism, reflected in courses like Media Ethics, Introduction to Photojournalism, and Mass Communication Practicum.

• Excellence in Mass Media Ministry Award (1996, Abilene Christian University)
• All-American newspaper recognition (1984, 2000, Associated Collegiate Press)

He serves as an advisor to the campus newspaper The Talon and contributes to academic discourse as a member of the editorial review board for the Journal of Mass Media Ethics. His professional memberships include the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication and the Association for Applied and Professional Ethics.