MA Investigative
The Master’s of Investigative Journalism program at ASU’s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication is an interdisciplinary program designed for career-switchers and early or mid-career journalists. Over three or four semesters, students learn investigative techniques and multimedia skills to produce stories with public impact.
Some of Our Success Stories
Arlyssa Becenti
MAIJ August 2022
Indigenous Affairs Reporter/Editor, The Arizona Republic
Andy Blye
MAIJ December 2020
Reporter, Greenwich Time
Molly Bohannon
MAIJ August 2020
Breaking News Reporter, Forbes
Nathan Collins
MAIJ December 2022
Accountability Reporter, KERA in Dallas
Jordan Gerard
MAIJ December 2023
Government Accountability Reporter, The Oklahoman
Audrey Jensen
MAIJ December 2020
Reporter, Phoenix Business Journal
Rylee Kirk
MAIJ August 2021
Breaking News Reporter, The Post-Standard, Syracuse, NY
Shaena Montanari
MAIJ December 2020
Reporter, Spectrum Investigations NYC
Juliette Rihl
MAIJ August 2022
Housing and Homelessness Reporter, The Arizona Republic
Jill Ryan
MAIJ December 2020
Producer, KJZZ Morning Edition, Phoenix
Reagan Ryan
MAIJ December 2022
Reporter, Spectrum News 13 in Orlando, Florida
Elena Santa Cruz
MAIJ December 2022
Criminal Justice Reporter, The Arizona Republic
Taylor Stevens
MAIJ August 2023
Investigative Journalist, Fox 13, Salt Lake City
Lidia Terrazas
MAIJ December 2020
National Correspondent, TelevisaUnivision
Natalie Walters
MAIJ December 2020
Reporter, The Augusta Press
Our Graduates
The Howard Center has trained dozens of graduate and undergraduate students at ASU’s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism in investigative reporting techniques since its opening in Fall 2019. Howard Center graduates represent the next generation of investigative reporters and continue to share opportunities, resources and best practices through the Howard Center alumni network.