Self-Study Preparation

Self-Study Preparation

Steps to writing a well-organized and easy to read self study document include the following:

1. The required Outcomes Assessment Plan template.
2. The Self-Study Template.
3. The Outcomes Assessment Presentation and the Focus on Measurement Tools Presentation to help with Principle 1: Outcomes Assessment.
4. The Preparing a Self Study for COSMA Accreditation presentation from the #COSMA2021 Conference.
5. How to Comply with COSMA's Public Disclosure Requirements - Instructions and template.

SELF-Study Webinar series

• Part I: Principles 1 & 2
• Part II: Principles 3 - 6
• Part III: Principles 7 & 8, Site Visit Process

Writing the self-study: step-by-step

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Your self-study consists of two sections, Volume 1 and Volume 2. Submit one .pdf for each Volume. All documents are expected to be electronic.
Volume 1:

• Title Page
• Table of Contents
• Background information
• Documentation of Accreditation Principles

Volume 2:

• Appendices
• Abbreviated Course Syllabi
• Faculty CVs
• Strategic Plan
• Internship Manual

Additional Links

• Accreditation Principles and Self-Study Preparation Manual
• Accreditation Process Manual
• Site Visit Preparation Manual
• Program Membership Application
• Site Reviewer Resource Guide​

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