San Jose State University Music, Concentration in Jazz Studies
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation San Jose State University lists for Music, Concentration in Jazz Studies transfers starts with ENGL 1B, ENGL 2 and MUSC 1A; the full list is below.
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Major Requirements
San Jose State University Music, Concentration in Jazz Studies Major Preparation
The courses San Jose State University lists as Music, Concentration in Jazz Studies major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2026-27 academic year. Course numbers are SJSU's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.
Second course in english composition
Complete 1 of these
- ENGL 1B Argument and Analysis
- ENGL 2 Critical Thinking and Writing
Preparation for the major
Complete all of these
- MUSC 1A Music Theory IA
- MUSC 19 Music in World Cultures
Piano proficiency requirement
Complete all of these
- MUSC 25A Piano Proficiency I
- MUSC 25B Piano Proficiency II
- MUSC 25C Piano Proficiency III
Lower division core requirements of the major
Complete all of these
- MUSC 1B Musicianship IB
- MUSC 2A Music Theory IIA
- MUSC 2B Musicianship IIB
- MUSC 3A Music Theory IIIA
- MUSC 3B Musicianship IIIB
- MUSC 4A Music Theory 4A
- MUSC 4B Musicianship 4B
- MUSC 6 Jazz Theory
- MUSC 12 Baroque and Classical Music History
- MUSC 13 Music Technology
- MUSC 27A Fundamentals of Jazz Keyboard I
- MUSC 27B Fundamentals of Jazz Keyboard II
- MUSC 40A Jazz Improvisation - I
Complete 4 units from these
- MUSC 33X Applied Voice
- MUSC 34X Strings
- MUSC 39AX Jazz: Improvisation, Composition or Arranging 1
Complete 4 units from these
- MUSC 50A ENS: Concert Choir
- MUSC 53 ENS: University Symphony Orchestra
- MUSC 54 ENS: Syomphonic Band
- MUSC 55 ENS: Wind Ensemble
- MUSC 57 ENS: Jazz Orchestra
- MUSC 59 ENS: Afro-Latin Jazz Ensemble
- MUSC 60F ENS: Small Jazz Ensembles
- MUSC 60I ENS: Jazz Ensemble
Jazz studies
Complete 1 units from these
- MUSC 60F ENS: Small Jazz Ensembles
- MUSC 60I ENS: Jazz Ensemble
FAQ
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Does San Jose State University have a Music, Concentration in Jazz Studies major for transfer students?
Yes. San Jose State University offers Music, Concentration in Jazz Studies and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to San Jose State University for Music, Concentration in Jazz Studies?
San Jose State University's Music, Concentration in Jazz Studies major preparation includes ENGL 1B, ENGL 2, MUSC 1A, MUSC 19, MUSC 25A and MUSC 25B, with more courses in the list on this page. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.
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