MSU Internship for Principals & Superintendents

The Montana State University (MSU) Internship Program is designed for candidates who:

• Do not yet hold Montana licensure as a K–12 Principal or Superintendent; and

• Have been hired into a school leadership position that requires licensure through the Montana Office of Public Instruction (OPI).

The MSU Internship allows eligible candidates to participate in OPI’s Internship Program and serve in a school leadership position while completing required coursework toward full licensure.

To be eligible, candidates hired into a qualifying leadership position must enter into a formal internship agreement among MSU’s Educational Leadership Program, the Montana Office of Public Instruction, and the employing School District and its Board of Trustees. This agreement specifies that MSU will provide supervision and support while the candidate completes licensure coursework.  An additional supervision fee is assessed and paid directly to MSU by either the candidate or the employing school district.

How to Apply

The MSU Internship Program and OPI Internship Program are two separate programs which together may lead to a Class 3 Administrative License in the State of Montana.

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