The Department of Journalism and Mass Communications at Murray State
University was re-accredited Friday, April 28 during the Accrediting Council on Education in
Journalism and Mass Communications’ meeting in Chicago.
The Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications (ACEJMC) is
the agency responsible for the evaluation of professional journalism and mass communications
programs in colleges and universities, both foreign and domestic. The JMC program is one of
117 accredited programs, and has been continuously accredited since 1986. ACEJMC reviews
programs every six years.
Re-accreditation procedures require the department to prepare a self-study that provides
evidence of meeting the ACEJMC standards. Those standards include curriculum, financial
resources, facilities and equipment, faculty credentials and scholarship, administrative
leadership, assessment of learning, student services and graduate placement, diversity and
inclusion, and strategic planning. An ACEJMC site team visited the JMC program in October
2022 to audit the self-study, review facilities, visit classes and meet with students, faculty and
administrators. Their report indicated full compliance on all measures and a recommendation for
full re-accreditation.
“ACEJMC accreditation is a meaningful indicator to employers that our graduates are equipped
with the skills, ethics and professionalism to be successful media practitioners,” said Kevin
Qualls, chairman of the journalism and mass communications department.
The JMC department is one of six in the Arthur J. Bauernfeind College of Business.
“The JMC department is an important play in the mission of the college of business and we are
proud of its accomplishments, and those of its graduates,” said David Eaton, Dean of the Arthur
J. Bauernfeind College of Business.
Since 1922, Murray State University has provided a collaborative, opportunity-rich living and
learning community that fosters personal growth and professional success through a high-
quality college experience. Students receive support from inspiring faculty and staff and will join
a distinctive campus community — the Racer Family. With nearly 10,000 students, Murray State
prepares the next generation of leaders to join more than 80,000 successful alumni who make a
difference in their community, across the country and around the world. We are Racers.
TheUniversity’s main campus is located in Murray, Kentucky, and includes five regional
campuses in Ft. Campbell, Henderson, Hopkinsville, Madisonville and Paducah.
To learn more about Murray State University and the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication, please visit murraystate.edu.
