Sample Curriculum
Certificate in Jazz Studies and Commercial Music
24 Credit Hours
Courses
Credit hours
Applied Lessons on Major Instrument
6
Ensembles (as assigned by dept. chair)
6
Elective courses from the JSCM Curriculum
12
Electives

Basic Jazz Improvisation and Composition

Advanced Jazz Improvisation and Composition

Jazz and Commercial Music Arranging

Jazz at the Keyboard
International Students
In order to qualify for an F-1 or J-1 visa, students must enroll in at least eight (8)
credit hours per quarter, with the exception of their final quarter at DU. As a
Certificate candidate, you may be required to register for credit hours and
coursework additional to the minimum requirements of your program in order to
fulfill the 8-credit requirement.
This Sample Curriculum is for prospective students only. Lamont students should reference the
Status Sheets found in the Lamont tab on PioneerWeb for more detailed information.