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Tell your story

Do you have an idea for the next great movie, television show, series or commercial?
Bring your story ideas to the screen. From local business promotion to the film and television industry, it all starts with a script.

Why major in screenwriting and film studies at Missouri State?

Practice the craft of screenwriting

Write short screenplays, feature-length scripts and episodic series.

 

Join a prestigious department 

Ranked #1 in screenwriting from the Broadcast Education Association (BEA) for last three years in a row.

Explore the foundations of film

Analyze the historical and theoretical aspects that make great narratives.

 

Draw inspiration through collaboration

Formulate story ideas and workshop your scripts with your professors and peers.

Degree options

Review a sample degree plan that details your path to graduation. Both degrees require a minor or second major.

Degree plan
Bachelor of Science
Have a deeper focus in screenwriting and film studies.
Degree plan
Bachelor of Arts
Complement your degree with the liberal arts. Take courses in foreign language, fine arts and humanities, along with media.

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