Jazz Studies (Undergraduate Certificate)

Program Overview

The Jazz Studies certificate is designed to offer music students engaged in various fields of study within the Schwob School of Music the opportunity to study and perform jazz. The 12-credit-hour program focuses on development of the ability to play and improvise in various jazz styles, study of jazz history and theory, and exploration of jazz pedagogy techniques. Any instrumental or voice student in any music degree program is eligible for participation regardless of prior jazz performance experience.

Program of Study

The certificate program requires 12 hours of coursework, including:

Course List
Code	Title	Credit Hours
MUSC 1221	Jazz Theory and Improvisation I	2
MUSC 1222	Jazz Theory and Improvisation II	2
MUSC 3230	History of Jazz	3
MUSE 2265	Jazz and Class Guitar Methods	1
Select one of the following options:		4
Option A:
MUSP 3060	Jazz Band (two semesters)
MUSP 3358	Jazz Workshop (two semesters)
Option B:
MUSP 3060	Jazz Band (one semester)
MUSP 3358	Jazz Workshop (three semesters)
Total Credit Hours		12

Academic Catalog 2025-2026

Jazz Studies (Undergraduate Certificate)

Program Overview

Program of Study

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