佐治亚州立大学爵士研究计划致力于为当今的职业音乐家提供实用的职业准备。佐治亚州立大学爵士乐队和组合对所有大学生开放，无论其班级或学习领域如何。鼓励各个级别的音乐家参加，并根据他们的能力和经验将他们分组。尽管顶级爵士乐合唱团都是以表演为导向的，但所有表演团体都将达到某些表演质量标准。通过表演，学生可以学习判断音乐价值并运用所学知识。爵士研究计划已能够将具有地区，国家和国际地位的爵士艺术家带到佐治亚州进行表演并开设大师班和诊所。这些知名艺术家包括肯尼·加勒特（Kenny Garrett），马库斯·罗伯茨（Ma
Georgia State's Bachelor of Music with a concentration in Jazz Studies offers a comprehensive approach to developing competence in jazz performance, improvisation, and knowledge of jazz history. It also equips students with professional skills in establishing and maintaining high school or college-level jazz programs while nurturing their creative talents in jazz arranging and composing.The program provides valuable opportunities for students to engage in quality jazz organizations, including large jazz bands and jazz combos. Furthermore, students will enhance their playing by participating in academic jazz courses such as jazz improvisation, jazz arranging and jazz pedagogy, among others. This integrated approach ensures a well-rounded jazz education and fosters both practical and academic growth in the field.