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
Molly Bohannon
MAIJ August 2020
Higher Education Accountability Reporter, Arizona Center for Investigative Reporting
Chad Bradley
MAIJ December 2024
Indigenous Affairs Fellow, High Country News
Morgan Casey
MAIJ December 2023
Health Reporter, Border Belt Independent
Nathan Collins
MAIJ December 2022
Investigative Reporter, The News & Observer in Raleigh NC
Jordan Gerard
MAIJ December 2023
Reporter, Arizona Capitol Times
Audrey Jensen
MAIJ December 2020
Reporter, Wichita Business Journal
Rylee Kirk
MAIJ August 2021
Express Desk Fellow, The New York Times
Shaena Montanari
MAIJ December 2020
Associate Staff Writer, NYT Wirecutter
Madison Perales
MAIJ December 2024
Investigative Reporter, KETV Omaha
Juliette Rihl
MAIJ August 2022
Investigative Reporter, PennLive/The Patriot-News
Jill Ryan
MAIJ December 2020
Field Correspondent/Producer, KJZZ Morning Edition, Phoenix
Elena Santa Cruz
MAIJ December 2022
City Watchdog Reporter, The Arizona Republic
Taylor Stevens
MAIJ August 2023
Investigative Journalist, Fox 13, Salt Lake City
Lidia Terrazas
MAIJ December 2020
National Correspondent, TelevisaUnivision
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.