The Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications (ACEJMC) is the body responsible for the evaluation of professional journalism and mass communications programs in colleges and universities on its standards.

During the school's last reaccreditation cycle (2023-2024), the school was found in compliance on all standards. In May 2024, the School was reaccredited by the Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications.

Accreditation by the Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications means that the school offers a distinguished curriculum for majors that will enhance their opportunities for employment upon graduation. As per the accreditation standards, all of the professional courses (writing and skills) in SJMC are limited to a student faculty ratio of 20:1 (Standard 2: Curriculum and Instruction). Our accreditation enables us to give our majors a more personalized instructional experience that will better prepare them for the industry.

For information, contact:
Melissa Tully, Ph.D.
Professor and Director
School of Journalism and Mass Communication
College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
The University of Iowa
319-335-3356
melissa-tully@uiowa.edu