Licensed Teacher Added Recommendation

Program Objectives

At MSU we value the opportunity to support currently licensed Montana Teachers in adding a teaching endorsement. The Licensed Teacher Added Recommendation program is intended for those already licensed teachers to add an endorsement area to an existing Montana Class 1 or 2 teaching license.  The process to add an endorsement begins by contacting the Office of Alternative Pathways to discuss available options. The endorsement option may include the Teaching Endorsement Internship.  Please note that MSU does not offer full, comprehensive online courses leading to an added endorsement with the exception of the Library Media Certificate and Family and Consumer Sciences program. Prior to submitting a graduate application, individuals seeking an added endorsement will complete the Licensure Evaluation Assessment Tool (LEAT)  and meet with the Office of Alternative Pathways.

Eligibility Requirements

Eligibility requirements for the Licensed Teacher Additional Recommendation program are:

  • Completed  bachelor’s degree;
  • Completed teacher education program with a Montana Class 1 or 2 teaching license
  • Individuals in this program must be seeking to add an endorsement to an existing teaching license. 

Program Requirements

Program requirements to complete the program are:

  • Complete the Licensure Endorsement Assessment Tool (LEAT) prior to submitting an online application
  • Adhere to the MSU Teacher Education Requirements.

How to Apply

Contact the Office of Alternative Pathways and complete the LEAT process to pre-determine status in new content/endorsement area. To apply for the Licensed Teacher Added Endorsement, complete the Online Application for Admission through the Montana State University Graduate School. Select the following to submit an application:

  1. Admission Type: “Non-Degree”
  2. Program Choice: “Licensed Teacher Added Recommendation”
  3. Submit official transcript showing the completion of a bachelor's degree. Official transcripts are those sent directly from your previous university to MSU. Applicants who are alumni of MSU-Bozeman do not need to submit official transcripts; however, applicants should upload unofficial transcripts during the application process
  4. Complete and submit the application and $70.00 application fee.  It is recommended that the online application be submitted 10 working days prior to the start of the semester.

Contact Information

Dr. Molly Cashion, Director
Office of Alternative Pathways
MSU Department of Education, Reid Hall 242
Email: molly.cashion@montana.edu
Phone: 406-994-6743