Go beyond the headlines. Uncover stories that matter.
Develop the skills to investigate complex issues, ask difficult questions and produce journalism that informs the public and holds people and institutions accountable.
St. Bonaventure University's 12-credit undergraduate Certificate in Investigative Reporting gives Jandoli School of Communication students the opportunity to develop advanced reporting skills while earning their bachelor's degree.
Available to students in any Jandoli School major, this personalized program combines specialized coursework, close faculty mentorship and hands-on experience producing a major investigative journalism project.
Investigative journalism requires persistence, curiosity, critical thinking and a commitment to accuracy.
Through this certificate, you'll explore the methods and principles of investigative reporting while developing the skills to pursue stories that demand deeper examination.
You'll have opportunities to:
- Study the history, value and methods of investigative journalism.
- Develop and research an original investigative reporting project.
- Strengthen your newswriting, reporting and fact-checking skills.
- Participate in a PolitiFact workshop offered through the Jandoli School's partnership with the Pulitzer Prize-winning fact-checking organization.
- Complete and present a major investigative journalism project under close faculty mentorship.
The Jandoli School has a distinguished history of investigative reporting spanning more than 75 years.
Jandoli graduates have produced investigations recognized with Pulitzer Prizes and some of journalism's most prestigious honors, including duPont-Columbia, Peabody, Edward R. Murrow, George Polk and Sigma Delta Chi awards.
Faculty members also bring award-winning investigative reporting experience to the classroom, offering students the benefit of professional expertise and individual guidance.