Jazz Studies Certificate of Proficiency

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The Certificate of Profeciency in Jazz Studies is a course of study for music majors or minors that focuses on all aspects of the performance of jazz music. Students will learn improvisation, arranging, pedagogical practices, and performance practices. For more information on program requirements, please contact the School of Performing Arts .

Grade Requirements: A minimum grade of “C” in all courses for the certificate and a minimum overall GPA of 2.0.
Credit Hour Requirements: A minimum of 16 credits are required.
Program Code: 3080CP
CIPC: 50.0910

Complete the Following Courses (16 credits)

MUSC 3801 - Jazz Improvisation I Credits: (2)
MUSC 3802 - Jazz Improvisation II Credits: (2)
MUSC 3803 - Jazz and Commercial Arranging Credits: (2)
MUSC 3804 - Jazz Pedagogy Credits: (2)
MUSC 3805 - Jazz Keyboard Skills Credits: (2)
MUSC 1030 CA - Introduction to Jazz Credits: (3)
Minumum 2 semesters required:
MUSC 1753 - Jazz Ensemble Credits: (1) or
MUSC 3753 - Jazz Ensemble Credits: (1)
Minumum 2 semesters required:
MUSC 1755 - Instrumental Chamber Ensemble Credits: (1) or
MUSC 3755 - Instrumental Chamber Ensemble Credits: (1)