MAT- – Montana

Educational Requirements

According to the Montana Department of Education:

The state of Montana offers the following endorsements.

• Biology (5-12)

• Business Education (5-12)

• Chemistry (5-12)

• Computer Science (5-12)

• Engineering (5-12)

• English, Language and Literature (5-12)

• Family and Consumer Sciences (5-12)

• Health & Physical Education (K-12)

• Mathematics (5-12)

• Music Choral: Music (K-12)

• Music Instrumental: Music (K-12)

• Physics (5-12)

• Physics Education: Earth Science (5-12)

• Social Studies (5-12)

• Spanish (K-12)

• TESL (ESL) (K-12)

• Theater Arts (5-12)

• Visual Arts (5-12)

Additional Requirements (During Degree Program)

1. Students will be required to complete and provide verification of the free, online course: An Introduction to Indian Education for All in Montana. 
2. Students will need to pass state specific Praxis Exams OR pass edTPA OR have a 3.0 GPA for Montana licensure. 

Additional Requirements (After Degree Conferral)

1. Please submit all licensure documents (located on the Gate 4 Checklist) to gate4@liberty.edu.
2. Students will need to obtain their Virginia license first to qualify for reciprocity.
3. Gate 4 will complete a College Verification Form which will be used to apply for Virginia licensure. 
4. After obtaining a Virginia license students can then apply for a Montana license through reciprocity. 

Reciprocity

Montana does not have reciprocity with any state for teacher licensure. To get a Montana teaching license you will need to submit an application. The application will require official transcripts, a fingerprint background check, a copy of your current out of state license, a university recommendation (which verifies you have completed a teacher preparation program, including student teaching and the endorsements you qualify for), a licensure fee, along with all other forms on the application.