There is no foreign language requirement. One year of residency is required. In general the doctoral student expects to spend at least the equivalent of two academic years beyond the masters degree to complete the course work. A final written and oral examination are required. A final oral defense of the dissertation or research projects is required by the Graduate College.
Students seeking admission to the doctoral program normally hold the Master of Music degree.
Three letters of recommendation are required. The video camera should focus on the front of the cond uctor and not the choir. After screening the tapes, selected candidates may be invited for an on-campus audition. Financial Assistance Graduate tuition scholarships, graduate academic scholarships, graduate assistantships, loans, and work-study aid are available. Applications for graduate tuition scholarships, graduate academic scholarships, and graduate assistantships should be submitted to the School of Music.