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Dr. Otis Thomas serves as Professor and Program Coordinator for Broadcast Journalism at Bowie State University, where he also directs BSU-TV and WBSU Radio within the Department of Communications, College of Arts & Sciences.
His educational background includes:
- Doctorate in Communication and Culture (Mass Communications specialization) from Howard University
- Master's Degree in Mass Communications from Webster University
- Bachelor's Degree in Mass Communications from Webster University
Dr. Thomas' research focuses on media studies involving television and movie violence, broadcast convergence in technology, and development of future high-definition broadcast newsrooms using mixed qualitative and quantitative methodologies.
As Program Coordinator, he advises Broadcast Journalism students and oversees curriculum development, though specific student names are not documented. No grant-funded research projects are mentioned in the source material.
With over 30 years of professional experience, Dr. Thomas has worked as a reporter for CNN, NBC, CBS, and Cox television networks, and hosted talk programs for Radio One Corporation, CBS Network, KMOX-AM/FM, and XM Satellite Radio News in Washington, D.C., interviewing figures including President Barack Obama and Maryland state officials.
He executive produces the Minority Male Health Project television program and creates multiple university productions including The President's Update, Metro News Report, Today from Bowie State University, The Bulldog Sports Corner, College of Arts and Sciences SAS Connection, The Bottom Line, and live Commencement coverage. His voice features in university advertisements broadcast on WPGC, WKYS, WMMJ, Praise 104.1, and Comcast/Verizon cable networks.
Professional affiliations include:
- Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Foundation
- Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication
- Broadcast Education Association
