Music Education Instrumental PreK-12 (45 Hours) – Montana

Educational Requirements 

According to the Montana Department of Education: 

The state of Montana offers the following endorsements.  

• Montana offers Music (K-12).

Students will need to obtain their Virginia license first to qualify for reciprocity. 

Additional Requirements

Additionally, ONE of the following pathways must be met prior to licensure (you cannot mix and match the pathways, you may use one or the other): 

1. Hold a current standard, unrestricted, out-of-state educator license AND two years of teaching experience, OR 

1. A minimum qualifying score on the Montana required PRAXIS subject assessment, Click here for PRAXIS information, OR 

1. A passing score on a student teaching portfolio verified by the appropriate college/university official from the EPP, OR 

1. A 3.00 or higher coursework GPA, as verified by the appropriate college/university official from the EPP. 

1. Completion and verification of the free, online course: An Introduction to Indian Education for All in Montana 

Reciprocity 

Montana does not have reciprocity with any state for teacher licensure. To get a Montana teaching license you will need to go through the application process. You will need to submit an application, transcripts, a fingerprint background check, a copy of your current out-of-state license, a university recommendation, and a licensure fee that verifies you have completed a teacher preparation program that included student teaching and that you qualify for the endorsements you are applying for.