2024-2025 Academic Catalog

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Music (Jazz Studies) (MMJS) Minor

I. Music Theory
Take all three of the following:6
Jazz Improvisation
Jazz Improvisation
Advanced Jazz Improvisation
Subtotal6
II. Music History/Literature
MUS 3814Jazz History3
MUS 4974Independent Study3
Subtotal6
III. Practical/Ensemble Experience
TA/MUS 2604Introduction to Arts Marketing3
MUS 3314Instrumental Ensemble Music 11
MUS 3314Instrumental Ensemble Music 11
MUS 3314Instrumental Ensemble Music 11
MUS 3314Instrumental Ensemble Music 11
MUS 3314Instrumental Ensemble Music 11
MUS 3314Instrumental Ensemble Music 11
MUS 3314Instrumental Ensemble Music 11
Subtotal10
Total Credits22
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All semesters of MUS 3314 must be jazz-focused, with at least two semesters of MUS 3314 Instrumental Ensemble Music: Jazz Ensemble (Combos), and at least two semesters of MUS 3314 Instrumental Ensemble Music: Jazz Ensemble (Big Band) or Jazz Ensemble II (Big Band).

Graduation Requirements

A minimum of 6 credit hours must be completed at the 3000 or 4000 academic level.

A minimum minor GPA of 2.0 from all courses taken to fulfill the minor is required.