San Jose,
CA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master 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
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
17,494
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
Nestled in Silicon Valley's core, the School of Music and Dance provides connections to both the tech industry and vibrant cultural scene. Holding accreditation from prestigious organizations including NASM, NASD, NCATE, and CCTC, our institution stands as a prominent force in arts education. The curriculum spans performance studies, music theory, choreography, technology, and improvisation. Student performance groups feature the Wind Ensemble, Opera Theatre, and Spartan Marching Band, while our dance program boasts two acclaimed troupes: University Dance Theatre and Company One. Our choral groups regularly earn top awards at global competitions. Alumni pursue successful careers as performers, composers, jazz specialists, and educators, with our music education graduates being especially sought-after.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
The School of Music and Dance graduate program requires applicants to have a bachelor's degree in Music from a regionally accredited institution and to be in good academic standing at the last college or university attended. The School of Music and Dance requires a minimum GPA of 3.00 in the last 60 units of undergraduate coursework. All required transcripts and supporting documents should be sent directly to the university.
Students from a country where the official language is not English are required to submit a TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), PTE (Pearson Test of English), or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score. The minimum entrance score for the TOEFL is 590 (paper-based), 243 (computer-based), or 96 (internet-based), with a score of 5 in the Writing Section. The minimum score for the PTE is 68, for the IELTS, the minimum score is 7.0.
A 2.5 institutional GPA (from the 0.0-4.0 U.S. grading scale) in the last degree completed, or a 2.5 GPA in the last two years of full time study.
Students from a country where the official language is not English are required to submit a TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), PTE (Pearson Test of English), or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score. The minimum entrance score for the TOEFL is 590 (paper-based), 243 (computer-based), or 96 (internet-based), with a score of 5 in the Writing Section. The minimum score for the PTE is 68, for the IELTS, the minimum score is 7.0.
A 2.5 institutional GPA (from the 0.0-4.0 U.S. grading scale) in the last degree completed, or a 2.5 GPA in the last two years of full time study.
Tuition
USD
17,494