The University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Online Master’s Program (UF CJC Online) has earned certification from Quality Matters (QM) for five courses. The QM Certification Mark is the internationally recognized symbol of online and blended course design quality.

The following UF courses are the first to be recognized and are now listed on the QM directory of certified courses. The online courses and instructors are:

• MMC6936 Copywriting for Digital Messaging. Instructor: Michael Ferrigno
• PUR6409 International Issues and Crisis Management. Instructor: Judith Donohue
• PUR 6616 Corporate Reputation and Communication. Instructor: Judith Donohue
• PUR 6934 Measurement and Evaluation. Instructor: Robert Krueger
• MMC6936 Inbound Strategy. Instructor: Joanne Leoni

“These certifications are the results of our team’s commitment to continuous improvement,” said Evan Kropp, Director of UF CJC Online. “From accessibility to learner engagement to assessments, the review used internationally recognized standards and best practices to examine critical course components related to the learner experience and ultimately learner success. Our goal is to have every course in the UF CJC Online program certified by Quality Matters by 2024.”

Reviews are conducted by QM-Certified Reviewers and use the Quality Matters Rubric and associated Standards, which are based on research and best practices. A course earns the QM Certification Mark once it meets QM Rubric Standards at the 85% threshold or better and meets all Essential Standards. 

Posted: May 10, 2021
Category: College News, Student News
Tagged as: CJC Online, Quality Matters