USC Thornton School of Music's Master of Music (Jazz Studies) is a two-year, 30-unit graduate program focusing on individual jazz instruction, jazz composition, jazz improvisation, jazz pedagogy, jazz ensemble development, and traditional music history. Two graduate recitals and a comprehensive review are required for completion. The curriculum is designed to prepare graduates for leadership roles in today’s evolving music industry, with alumni actively participating in both jazz and popular music worldwide. Students must complete at least 26 semester units at USC and maintain a minimum grade point average of 3.0 for all graduate courses; all credits transferred must meet current USC criteria. Admission requires a Bachelor of Music in jazz studies or its equivalent and successful performance in portfolio/audition evaluations. 来源： https://music.usc.edu/admission/appreqs/jazz-studies-undergraduate/