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.
Success Stories
Andy Blye
MAIJ December 2020
Reporter, Greenwich Time
Arlyssa Becenti
MAIJ August 2022
Indigenous Affairs Reporter, The Arizona Republic
Audrey Jensen
MAIJ December 2020
Reporter, Phoenix Business Journal
Brendon Derr
MAIJ August 2021
Data Reporter, The Houston Chronicle
Jill Ryan
MAIJ December 2020
Producer, KJZZ Morning Edition, Phoenix
Juliette Rihl
MAIJ August 2022
Housing and Homelessness Reporter, The Arizona Republic
Lidia Terrazas
MAIJ December 2020
Multimedia Journalist, Univision San Antonio 41
Molly Bohannon
MAIJ August 2020
Watchdog Reporter, The Coloradoan
Natalie Walters
MAIJ December 2020
Money Reporter, The Dallas Morning News
Nathan Collins
MAIJ December 2022
Accountability Reporter, KERA in Dallas
Rylee Kirk
MAIJ August 2021
Breaking News Reporter, The Post-Standard, Syracuse, NY
Shaena Montanari
MAIJ December 2020
Reporter, Spectrum Investigations NYC
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.