School of Journalism and Mass Communications
College of Information and Communications 
University of South Carolina 

The School of Journalism and Mass Communications has been continually reaccredited every six years since 1954 by the Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications. The most recent accreditation was May 2024.

The program is evaluated on eight standards:

1.  Misson, Governance and Administration

2. Curriculum and Instruction

3. Assessment of Learning Outcomes

4. Advancing a Culturally Proficient Workforce

5. Faculty

6. Student Services

7. Resources, Facilities and Equipment

8. Professional and Public Service