指挥学位课程提供了发展指挥音乐合奏艺术必不可少的技能的机会。学生选择乐队，管弦乐队或合唱指挥作为专业领域。该计划包括对音乐文学和历史的深入研究，音乐分析以及排练和指挥技术。该计划中的许多学生都有K-12的教学职位，而其他人则继续从事博士学习和大学教学。
The conducting degree program offers opportunities to develop the skills essential to the art of conducting music ensembles. Students select band, orchestral or choral conducting as an area of expertise. The program includes in-depth study of music literature and history, music analysis, and rehearsal and conducting techniques. Many students in the program have K-12 teaching positions while others have gone on to doctoral study and college teaching.<br>Composition students have many opportunities to present their original pieces, including concerts throughout the semester as well as state and regional conferences. Students have the opportunity to work and do research alongside faculty who have a national and international reputation. Graduate assistantships are offered on a competitive basis.