Jazz Studies Certificate
The Jazz Studies Certificate offers students with fundamental skills on a musical instrument the opportunity to develop further in the areas of jazz performance, theory, and improvisation.
General Certificate Requirements
Additional requirements for graduation can be found on the Degree/Certificate Requirements for Graduation page.
Unless otherwise noted in individual program requirements, a minimum grade point average of 2.00 in all work attempted at the University of Montana-Missoula is required for graduation. Please see the Academic Policies and Procedures page for information on how your GPA is calculated.
Courses taken to satisfy the requirements of a major, minor, or certificate program must be completed with a grade of C- or better unless a higher grade is noted in the program requirements.
Post-Secondary Certificate - Jazz Studies
Course Requirements
MUSI 131A/MUSI 331 (UM Jazz Bands) and MUSI 162A/MUSI 362 (Chamber Ensembles - Jazz) are repeatable.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| Complete all of the following courses: | ||
| MUSI 131A | Jazz Ensembles: Big Bands | 2 |
| or MUSI 331 | Jazz Ensembles: Big Bands | |
| MUSI 162A | Chamber Ensembles I | 2 |
| or MUSI 362 | Chamber Ensemble III: UM | |
| MUSI 360 | Jazz Theory & Improvisation I (equivalent to 225) | 2 |
| Electives | ||
| Complete 6 credits of the following courses: | 6 | |
| Introduction to Entertainment Management | ||
| Dance Forms | ||
| Performance Study | ||
| History of Jazz | ||
| History of Rock & Roll | ||
| World Music (equiv to 307) | ||
| Jazz Ensembles: Big Bands | ||
| Chamber Ensemble III: UM | ||
| Jazz Pedagogy | ||
| Jazz Theory & Improvisation II | ||
| Jazz Arranging & Composition | ||
| Total Hours | 12 | |