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Step 3: Self-Study Preparation

Self-Study Preparation
Steps to writing a well-organized and easy to read self study document include the following. Use the "Link to Self-Study Manual Appendices" in the box to the right for templates to help you:
  1. The required Outcomes Assessment Plan template (see box to the right).
  2. Self-Study Template 2022 (see box to the right).
  3. The Outcomes Assessment Presentation and the Focus on Measurement Tools Presentation to help with Principle 1: Outcomes Assessment.
  4. ​Strategic planning sample template (see box to the right).
  5. The Preparing a Self Study for COSMA Accreditation presentation from the #COSMA2021 Conference.
  6. How to Comply with COSMA's Public Disclosure Requirements - Instructions and template.
SELF-Study Webinar series
  • Part I: Principles 1 & 2
  • Part II: Principles 3-5
  • Part III: Principles 6-7, Site Visit Process
Commissioner Dr. Emily Dane-Staples on tackling Principle 2: Strategic Planning
Writing the self-study: step-by-step
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 (2022)
  • Link to Self-Study Manual Appendices
  • Accreditation Process Manual
  • Site Visit Preparation Manual
  • Program Membership Application
  • Site Reviewer Resource Guide​
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  • ABOUT COSMA
    • MISSION >
      • CHEA Recognition
    • Value of Accreditation
    • Directory of Accredited Programs
    • 2023 Election
    • Board of Commissioners >
      • BOC Nominations
      • Commissioners Actions
    • Board of Directors >
      • BOD Nominations
      • Strategic Planning
  • Accreditation
    • Why Accreditation Matters
    • Step 1: Program Membership
    • Step 2: Candidacy Status >
      • Measuring Student Learning
    • Step 3: Self Study Preparation
    • Step 4: Site Visit >
      • Site Visit Costs
    • Step 5: Accreditation Decision
    • Accreditation Training
    • Annual Report
  • Join COSMA
    • Program Members >
      • COSMA Exit Survey
    • Organizational Members
    • Individual Members
    • Student Members
  • Conference
    • Esports Management Series
    • Sponsorship Opportunities
    • Hall of Fame
    • Conference Host Application
    • Archives >
      • 2023 Conference
      • 2022 Conference
      • 2021 Conference
      • 2020 Conference
      • 2019 Conference
      • 2018 Conference
      • 2017 Conference
      • 2016 Conference
  • Resources
    • CSSM Access Signup >
      • CSSM Journal Access
    • COSMA Fellow
    • Job Board
    • S.M. Degree Programs
    • COSMA Institute
    • Mentoring Program
    • Faculty Salary Survey
    • Dashboard Data
  • Students
    • Scholarship & Grant
    • Chi Sigma Mu Honor Society
    • Student Sport Organizations
    • Graduation Cords
  • COSMA Store