长滩加州州立大学鲍勃·科尔音乐学院的研究生课程专为希望在重视教师指导的环境下发展自己职业的学生而设计。我们的小计划使学生有机会与教职员工紧密合作，并获得动手教学经验和指导。目前的研究生会进行表演合奏，教授本科课程，并获得定向研究奖学金。课程内容包括发展爵士表演方面的杰出技能，即兴演奏和对爵士历史的透彻理解。提供研究生水平的理论，爵士乐创作和编曲课程，此外，研究生还可以选择参加独立学习高级爵士乐创作并与业界公认的专业作家进行编排。爵士研究研究生团队定期与爵士研究主任会面，参加制定政策和程序，以提高计划的质量
The Jazz Studies degree at CSULB is a specialized Master of Music performance concentration that offers an advanced course of study designed to position students for success in today’s highly competitive professional music scene. This is accomplished by stressing a uniform balance of pedagogical and performance objectives. Upon completing the program, the individual is adequately prepared to perform at the highest level, while also functioning effectively as a jazz educator and nurturing mentor in rehearsal, classroom, or workshop settings. The curriculum includes developing outstanding skills in jazz performance, advanced improvisation and a thorough understanding of jazz history. Graduate level theory, jazz composition and arranging courses are offered, plus graduate students have the option of enrolling in independent study advanced jazz composition and arranging with industry recognized professional writers. The jazz studies graduate cohort meets regularly with the Director of Jazz Studies to participate in shaping policies and procedures that advance quality and effectiveness of the program.