Out of State School Administrative License
Out-of-State School Administrators Seeking Administrative Licensure in Montana
Principal Endorsement
Educators with less than five years of experience, who have completed their principal preparation coursework in other states and are seeking Administrative Licensure with a Principal Endorsement in Montana must complete a course in Montana School Law. The following course is recommended. *Note: EDLD 655 meets the Montana School Law requirement. EDLD 532 Montana School Law is restricted to student enrolled in the M.Ed. program.
| EDLD 655 | MT Legal & Policy Studies (Offered Summer Semesters only) | 3 |
School Superintendent Endorsement
Educators who have completed their School Superintendent preparation coursework and licensure in other states and are seeking Administrative Licensure with a School Superintendent Endorsement in Montana must complete both a course in Montana School Law and a course in Montana School Finance. The following courses are recommended and offered every summer semester.
| EDLD 655 | MT Legal & Policy Studies | 3 |
| EDLD 650 | MT Finance & Facilities | 3 |
| EDLD 645 | Personnel and Collective Bargaining in MT | 3 |
How to Apply
Contact the Educational Leadership faculty to discuss requirements for licensure.
Complete the Graduate School non-degree seeking application available online at the Graduate School website.
http://www.montana.edu/gradschool/admissions/apply.html
Educational Leadership Faculty
Dr. Jason Cummins, Assistant Professor and Program Leader
Email: jason.cummins1@montana.edu
Dr. Laura Schlottman, Assistant Professor
Email: laura.schlottman@montana.edu
Contact Information
Graduate Program Assistant
PO Box 172880. Reid Hall 215
Department of Education, Montana State University
Bozeman, MT 59717-2880
Phone: 406-994-6786 Email: edgrad@montana.edu