| Courses | Credits | |
| Music 5391 | Procedures in Historical Research | 3 |
| Music 5302 | Analytic Techniques | 3 |
| Music 5305 | Graduate Performing Ensemble (Two semesters minimum) | 2 |
| Music 5323 | Private Lessons in conducting (3 semesters @ 2 credits each) | 6 |
| Music 5364 | Advanced Choral Conducting | 2 |
| Music 5372 | Wind Band Literature and Techniques | 3 |
| Music 5373 | Orchestra Literature | 3 |
| Music 5397 | Recital | 1 |
| Music History | One course chosen from Music 6411 Seminar: The Life and Works of Individual Composers, Music 6412 Style Periods in Music History, or Music 6413 History of Musical Forms | 3 |
| Electives | 4 | |
| Total Credits: | 30 |
In addition, students are expected to participate in Conducting Seminar during each semester of residence.
See Requirements & Standards for Graduate Study for other requirements (especially Ensemble Participation and Recitals), and Final Requirements (especially Master’s Degree Final Examination).