Jazz Studies Certificate of Achievement (CA)

About the Program

The Certificate of Achievement in Jazz Studies provides creative and innovative training in all styles of jazz for students who wish to become working professionals. Concentrations of study include performance, theory, ear training, history, improvisation, music industry studies, and keyboard skills. Students are provided many opportunities to hone their skills in ensemble settings, individual practice, and The program maintains an active articulation agreement with the California Jazz Conservatory in Berkeley, for those students who wish to go on to earn a BM in Jazz Studies.

Career Opportunities

Opportunities include but are not limited to: Jazz Performance, Jazz Accompaniment, Jazz Arranging Jazz Education, Jazz History, Jazz Journalism, Ensemble Direction, and Music Entrepreneurship.

Program Outcomes

• Upon completion of the Certificate of Achievement in Jazz Studies, students are able to analyze and interpret harmonic, melodic, and formal elements of solos by jazz improvisation masters.
• Upon completion of the Certificate of Achievement in Jazz Studies, students are able to perform, arrange, and compose jazz literature.
• Upon completion of the Certificate of Achievement in Jazz Studies, students are able to rehearse and practice effectively.

Learning and Career Pathway Maps

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Required Core: (18 Units)

Course Number	Course Title	Units
MUS 4	Jazz in American Culture	3
MUS 8A	Music Theory and Musicianship 1	4
MUS 8B	Music Theory and Musicianship 2	4
MUS 18A	Jazz/Pop Piano 1	1
MUS 37	Music Business	3
MUS 38	Applied Lessons	2
MUS 48	Improvisation Lab	1

List A: Select Two (2-3 Units)

Course Number	Course Title	Units
MUS 11	Commercial Music Combo	1
MUS 14	Jazz Workshop	1
MUS 15	Jazz Ensemble	1
MUS 17A	Jazz Combo 1	1
MUS 17B	Jazz Combo 2	1
MUS 46	Vocal Jazz Ensemble	2

Total Units: 20-21

*Please note, MUS 38 is to be taken two times.