Expected by the ACEJMC
The Accrediting Council does not define specific curricula, courses or methods of instruction. It recognizes that each institution has its unique situation, mission and resources, and this uniqueness is an asset to be safeguarded. The Council judges programs against the objectives that units and institutions set for themselves and against the standards that the Council sets forth for preparing students for professional careers in journalism and mass communications.
Units should demonstrate that they meet the expectations defined for each of the indicators.
Each standard concludes with a list of various forms of documentation and evidence that the unit should include in its self-study report to demonstrate that it meets the expectations defined for indicators.
2. Curriculum and Instruction
The unit provides a curriculum and instruction that enable students to learn the knowledge, competencies, and values the Council defines for preparing students to work in a diverse global and domestic society.
Professional Values and Competencies:
The Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications requires that, irrespective of their particular specialization, all graduates should be aware of certain core values and competencies and be able to:
c. Instruction is demanding and current; achievements in teaching and learning are recognized and valued.
9. Assessment of Learning Outcomes
The unit regularly assesses student learning and uses results to improve curriculum and instruction.
a. The unit defines the goals for learning that students must achieve, including the "Professional Values and Competencies" of this Council. (See 2. Curriculum and Instruction.)