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​Step 3: 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 NASSM 2012 Conference for additional assistance.
5) How to Comply with COSMA's Public Disclosure Requirements - Instructions and template.

View COSMA's Self Study Preparation Webinar series:
Part I: Principles 1 & 2
Part II: Principles 3 - 6
Part III: Principles 7 & 8, Site Visit Process
Accreditation Principles and Self-Study Preparation Manual
Accreditation Process Manual
Site Visit Preparation Manual
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
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