Self-Study Resources

Self-Study Tips

The heart of the accrediting process is the self-study, a systematic examination by the unit of its own mission, range of activities, accomplishments and plans for the future. The self-study should concentrate on the extent to which a unit achieves its goals.

Self-Study Tips is a downloadable document that offers helpful information on preparing a self-study for ACEJMC accreditation review. For more information on the purpose and importance of the self-study, consult the 2025-2026 ACEJMC Journalism and Mass Communications Accreditation Handbook, Part IV Process of Accreditation, Pages 29-33.

Self Study Examples

Elon University 2024-25

Nicholls State University 2024-25

Southeast Missouri State 2023-24


University of Missouri 2023-24

University of Alabama 2022-23

University of Arkansas 2022-23


West Virginia University 2022-23


University of Maryland 2022-23


Arkansas State University 2021-22


California State University, Fullerton 2021-22


University of Oklahoma 2021-22

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