Bachelor of Arts in Music - Jazz Studies

DePaul University

The Jazz Studies program offers courses in applied jazz, jazz improvisation, theory, history, arranging and composition, and pedagogy. Drawing upon the resources of the Chicago jazz scene, faculty members are highly celebrated performers, teachers, composers and arrangers. The Bachelor of Arts in Music degree is intended for students who wish to combine the study of music with liberal arts and sciences. In addition to music courses, the program is comprised of a broad range of liberal studies courses, along with a year of modern language. Students also take advanced courses in music, developing research skills, which culminate in a final project or paper. The Bachelor of Arts in Music degree prepares students for a variety of careers related to music.​​​​​