EDUCATION

Ollie L. Jefferson, Ph.D., Howard University

Doctorate Studies

Communication, Culture & Media

Ollie L. Jefferson, Ph.D., excelled in her doctoral studies at Howard University, where she was awarded a full merit scholarship. Dr. Jefferson finished the seven-year PhD program in three years, placing her in the top 1% of the graduating class, and she did so with distinction after successfully defending her dissertation. In addition, she was the only scholar to obtain three certifications at the graduate level. After graduating, she expeditiously broadened her scholarly research for publication. Dr. Jefferson coined the "exemplary representations" theoretical concept in her fourth book, a monograph that was published worldwide. Her contributions to interdisciplinary communication studies emphasize mediated and intercultural communication. Her academic work specializes in cultural studies and focuses on new and emerging media.

Research

The Howard University Research Symposium featured a doctoral research presentation by Ollie L. Jefferson, Ph.D. .

Graduate Studies

The American University School of Communication

Master of Arts, Communication: Producing for Film and Video

Norte Dame of Maryland University

Master of Arts Program, Education

Creative

Theater and film expert Ollie L. Jefferson, Ph.D., began her career in theater and filmmaking during her undergraduate and graduate studies.

Undergraduate Studies

Programs

Johnson C. Smith University Honors College

Bachelor of Arts (cum laude), Psychology

The University of Wollongong in Australia

Study Abroad, Psychology

Northwestern University

Research Studies, Psychology

PEER-REVIEWED JOURNAL ARTICLE

“Clinical Treatment with African Americans: Considering the Extended Family as a Cultural Strength.” Johnson C. Smith University Undergraduate Research Journal. 3, 11-26.

Honors

Ollie L. Jefferson, Ph.D., is a recipient of the National Institute of Health Minority Access to Research Careers Award. As Vice President of the Alpha Kappa Mu Honor Society, she was chosen to preside over the 61st Annual Honors Convocation of Johnson C. Smith University. She was the recipient of multiple honors, scholarships, and prizes.