The following list includes courses that are approved for the Master of Professional Studies (MPS) degree with a focus in screenwriting.
In addition to your core curriculum, you will choose 12 hours of course work from the options below.
Meet with your advisor and review the class schedule before confirming your schedule.
Richard Amberg III, Certificate Advisor
Craig Hall, Room 381B, Phone 417-836-8394
RichardAmbergIII@missouristate.edu
The Graduate Certificate in Screenwriting for Television and Film provides a 12-hour graduate-level experience to prepare the student's script portfolio for professional submissions. The program is designed to teach students the screenwriting craft; to develop each student's potential and to help all students find their unique style; to expose students to the concept of "workshopping pages" and giving and receiving critical input on style, writing technique and structure; and to provide insight into today's film and television market. Graduate students will complete polished drafts on multiple treatments/outlines, a short or full-length screenplay, and one to two dramatic teleplays.
To be considered for the program, a student must have a bachelor's degree with a 2.75 undergraduate GPA. Applicants must submit a writing sample of 5-10 script pages or 5-10 pages of prose.
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MED 660 | Beginning Screenwriting | 3 hrs |
| MED 667 | Intermediate Screenwriting | 3 hrs |
| MED 668 | Writing for Television | 3 hrs |
| MED 669 | Rewriting Film and TV Scripts | 3 hrs |
| MED 672 | Advanced Screenwriting | 3 hrs |
Courses must be completed with a 3.00 GPA for successful completion of certificate.