Accreditation
Accreditation is the public recognition awarded to colleges, universities and programs that meet established educational standards. Accreditation ensures that the programs meet certain levels of excellence and quality in the areas of teaching, student achievement, curricula and academic support.
In addition to Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University’s accreditation with the Higher Learning Commission, the School of Media and Journalism has received accreditation with two accrediting bodies. We regularly report curricular and demographic information to these bodies to maintain accreditation and ensure the continued quality of the education we provide to our students.
Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications
The Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications (ACEJMC) advocates for the highest standards in journalism and mass communications education. Established with the goal of ensuring excellence and continuous improvement, ACEJMC evaluates and accredits programs at colleges and universities around the world.
Within the School of Media and Journalism, the following programs are accredited with ACEJMC:
The programs were reaccredited in 2022, with our next reaccreditation visit occurring in 2027-2028.
Certification in Education for Public Relations
The Certification in Education for Public Relations (CEPR), established in 1989 as a voluntary program by the Public Relations Society of America, is a voluntary program that evaluates and endorses undergraduate and graduate academic public relations programs. CEPR programs are considered to be meeting high standards in curriculum, faculty, resources and facilities.
Within the School of Media and Journalism, the Public Relations B.S. program maintains CEPR accreditation. The program was reaccredited in 2023, with our next reaccreditation visit occurring in 2029.
