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Earn Your MFA in Screenwriting
Are you ready to master the art of storytelling? The Master of Fine Arts in Screenwriting is a terminal degree program for professional writers. You can develop the scriptwriter within as you hone your craft for film, television and stage. You can also learn to create important and effective narratives in multiple genres and styles through a range of media productions.
- Analyze and apply all the elements that go into a satisfying and socially redemptive story.
- Remedy script problems, bring characters to life and master plot and pacing.
- Conceptualize all phases of a screenwriting project, including research, scene analysis, and storyline development.
- Showcase enhanced skills in playwriting and writing for short films and television.
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- Feature film screenwriter
- Television writer
- Trade writer/film critic
- Executive producer
- Editor/script doctor
- University professor
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Scholarships
Access a financial aid package customized for your situation, including scholarships to help pay for college.- 80% of Regent students receive financial aid
- Nearly $24 million in institutional scholarships and aid provided in 2023-24
- Our Financial Aid team assists you in planning how to pay for college, creating aid packages tailored to your needs
Online Classes
Nearly 75% of our military students complete their coursework entirely online. Our flexible online options enable you to earn your degree around your family, work, and life commitments.- Customizable degrees in today’s most in-demand fields
- Convenient 8- and 15-week course sessions
- Generous transfer policy—up to 90 credit hours!
Military Support
Regent is proud to support the military with discounts and awards, flexible class sessions, and one-on-one assistance to help you succeed in your degree program.- Active-duty tuition assistance and military benefits counseling
- VA educational benefits for service members and their spouses and dependents
- Academic advising and tutoring
- Free career coaching and employment services
- Dedicated Green Zone campus supporting military and veteran students
*Admission requirements vary by program. "GI Bill®" is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.
Hear From Our Students
Joshua Overbay
MFA, 2010"When I came to Regent, it was really out of a place of what I call vocational desperation. I had a degree in theology, but a strong sense of calling toward film. Regent helped me sort out my future and set me on a path I never dreamed of before. Now, I'm a teacher and a filmmaker."
Jonathan Santiago
M.A., 2012"I took a trip to the campus and was blown away by the beauty of the school. What actually won me over to finally pursue an advanced degree was the professional resources offered by the School of Communication & the Arts, as well as the curriculum."
Adam Ericson ’20
M.A. in Communication"I received my M.A. in Communication from Regent. Juggling full-time work, freelancing, family time, and two to three courses at a time was challenging, but it was all worth it."