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Music (Jazz Studies) (MMJS) Minor

Required Minor Courses
I. Theory
MUS 2815Jazz Improvisation2
MUS 2816Jazz Improvisation2
MUS 3815Advanced Jazz Improvisation2
Subtotal6
II. History/Literature
MUS 3814Jazz History3
Subtotal3
III. Practical/Ensemble Experience
TA 3604Arts Management3
MUS 3314Instrumental Ensemble Music (Repeatable. All 7 semesters of MUS 3314 must be jazz-focused.)7
Subtotal10
Total Credits19

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.