San Jose,
CA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Bachelor of Music - Jazz Studies in San Jose United States | San Jose State University
San Jose State University
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San Jose United States
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
21,010
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The Jazz Studies concentration within the Bachelor of Music program, provided by the School of Music and Dance, is designed for aspiring professional jazz artists and composers. The curriculum focuses on jazz improvisation techniques, performance styles, arranging/composition methods, and teaching approaches. Participants benefit from intensive one-on-one lessons and various ensemble experiences that enhance their improvisational skills. The university's Bay Area setting offers abundant performance opportunities in local venues. A culminating senior recital is mandatory alongside standard coursework requirements.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Students must Earn a high school diploma, or equivalent and earn the equivalent of a U.S. 3.0 grade point average (GPA) or an average of “B” grades. Successfully complete three years of college preparatory mathematics with a minimum grade of “C-” or better.
English Language Requirements: IELTS - 6.0, TOEFL – 61 (IBT), Paper based – 500; Pearson Test of English (PTE) – 44.
Tuition
USD
21,010