The Philip Merrill College of Journalism at the University of Maryland College Park offers a Master of Arts in Public Affairs Reporting, preparing students to cover government, politics, and policy at all levels. The program emphasizes practical and innovative reporting skills, data journalism, investigative techniques, and deep engagement with real-world public affairs journalism through the Capital News Service and the Howard Center for Investigative Journalism. Students build advanced competencies in journalistic writing, multimedia reporting, and policy analysis, taking advantage of the college's proximity to Washington, D.C. Graduates are prepared to work in leading news organizations and specialize in public affairs, political, and investigative reporting. 来源： https://merrill.umd.edu