Diversity and Inclusiveness in Journalism and Mass Communication Accreditation: A Snapshot in Time: 2022–2024

This study provides a snapshot of how accredited journalism programs conceptualized and implemented diversity and inclusion before the second administration of President Donald Trump. The results reflect the academy’s consistency of diversity values, terms, and efforts given the U.S. political environment at the beginning of a Republican administration that opposes such efforts. Second, it is a map and guide for programs considering future multicultural strategic plans. Third, it offers a history of the Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communication diversity standard, including its latest revision in May 2025 in reaction to the changing landscape.