Arizona State University Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication 7 courses 33 total credits
The Master's of Arts program in investigative journalism prepares you to launch high-level investigative reporting careers at the world's most prestigious news organizations. This program is designed for career switchers who have experience in fields such as law, health, business, government and the arts, and for early-career and mid-career journalists who want to develop specialization in investigative techniques. You build on your existing knowledge through courses that strengthen your investigative reporting techniques, multimedia storytelling skills, and understanding of media effects, leadership and organization models. You produce journalism with deep public impact, preparing to lead accountability reporting throughout your career.
| Required Core | 12 credits |
| Other Requirements | 9 credits |
| Electives | 6 credits |
| Culminating Experience | 6 credits |
| Total Credits | 33 credits |
Required Core
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MCO 503 | Media Law | 3 |
| MCO 510 | Data Journalism | 3 |
| MCO 525 | Media Ethics Leadership | 3 |
| MCO 554 | Media Models, Organizations and Leadership | 3 |
| Total Required Core | 12 credits | |
Other Requirements
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MCO 502 | Media Skills | 8 |
| MCO 504 | Cronkite Master's Seminar | 1 |
| Total Other Requirements | 9 credits | |
Electives
Culminating Experience
Additional Curriculum Information
Students must complete a total of eight credit hours of MCO 502, which is offered at variable credit hours and can be taken multiple times.
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