This Master of Arts (MA) program provides an advanced understanding of investigative journalism principles and practices. Students will gain expertise in areas such as data journalism, public records research, long-form storytelling, and multimedia reporting. The program emphasizes the development of advanced reporting skills, research methods, and a practical understanding of the challenges and opportunities in producing in-depth investigative journalism, preparing students for careers in investigative reporting, data journalism, and related fields.

(Career options are highly dependent on chosen specializations, further study, and experience. Potential paths include but are not limited to:) Roles in: Investigative Reporter, Data Journalist, Multimedia Journalist, Documentary Filmmaker, Public Records Researcher, Freelance Investigative Journalist, Investigative Producer, Newsroom Editor (Investigative), Fact-Checker (Investigative), Research Analyst (Investigative Reporting), (Potentially roles in related news organizations, investigative journalism centers, and media companies)

- Highly ranked public university with a world-leading drive for innovation
- Consistently the #1 US public university chosen by international students
- Located in the heart of Arizona's capital, ASU's Downtown Phoenix campus offers a professional, fast-paced environment with a big-city feel.
- Arizona State University's Walter Cronkite School of Journalism is recognized as one of the USA’s top journalism schools by The New York Times, The Times of London, American Journalism Review, and USA Today.
- Taught within the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication.