Certificate in Jazz Improvisation
Learn more about the undergraduate certificate in Jazz Improvisation.
Undergraduate students interested in the Certificate in Jazz Improvisation must be in good standing and have completed at least 15 credits at Temple University by the initial requested semester of certificate coursework.
In addition to the online application and other requirements listed on the Certificates page, students must also submit a video recording (DVD) of one jazz standard (with improvisation) from The New Real Book.
The Certificate in Jazz Improvisation will be acknowledged on the official transcript at the time of the awarding of the bachelor's degree provided that the student successfully completes the following courses with a grade of C- or better in each course:
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MUST 3770 | Topics in Music Theory (take 2 times for 2 credits each) | 4 |
| MUST 4113 | Jazz Improvisation: Theory and Practice I | 2 |
| MUSC 3100 | Small Jazz Ensemble (take 4 times for 1 credit each) | 4 |
| MUST 4114 | Jazz Improvisation: Theory and Practice II | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours | 12 | |