This certificate may also be pursued by: college and high school choral conductors interested in vocal health and production, and graduate students in communication disorders in the College of Health Science looking to increase their knowledge and understanding of the singing voice. Many new openings in higher education look favorably toward those candidates with secondary areas of expertise and especially pedagogical training. This certificate could be pursued concurrently with the regular MM and DMA degree program of the school of music. The certificate requires the completion of 15 credit hours.