Elementary Education Major
Alabama
Completion of Montana State's Elementary Education Major program meets the educational
requirements to apply for a license in Alabama.
Alaska
Completion of Montana State's Elementary Education Major program meets the educational
requirements to apply for a license in Alaska.
Basic competency exam, content area exam, four mandatory trainings, 3 semester hours
in Alaska studies, 3 semester hours in Alaska multicultural coursework.
American Samoa
Completion of Montana State's Elementary Education Major program meets the educational
requirements to apply for a license in American Samoa.
Arizona
Completion of Montana State's Elementary Education Major program meets the educational
requirements to apply for a license in Arizona.
Completion of the United States and Arizona Constitution coursework from an accredited
institution or the Constitution of the United States and Arizona exam, AZ033. (This
is an allowable 3-year deficiency. *)
Arkansas
Completion of Montana State's Elementary Education Major program meets the educational
requirements to apply for a license in Arkansas.
For applicants seeking licensure in Elementary Education (K-6), documentation of the
successful completion of three (3) college credit-hours in Arkansas History at an
accredited college or university or a 45-hour professional development piece in Arkansas
History through ArkansasIDEAS; Two (2) hours of Family and Community Engagement;
Two (2) hours of child maltreatment training; Two (2) hours of teen suicide awareness
and prevention; and One (1) hour of dyslexia awareness.
California
Completion of Montana State's Elementary Education Major program meets the educational requirements to apply for a license in California.
Colorado
Completion of Montana State's Elementary Education Major program meets the educational requirements to apply for a license in Colorado.
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands
Completion of Montana State's Elementary Education Major program meets the educational
requirements to apply for a license in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.
Instructional Technology, NMI History/Pacific Institute, Reading Diagnostics, Tests
and MEasurements, Language Arts Methods, Math Methods, Science Methods, Social Studies
Methods, Curriculum in Early Childhood Education.
Connecticut
Completion of Montana State's Elementary Education Major program meets the educational
requirements to apply for a license in Connecticut.
Instructional Technology, NMI History/Pacific Institute, Reading Diagnostics, Tests
and MEasurements, Language Arts Methods, Math Methods, Science Methods, Social Studies
Methods, Curriculum in Early Childhood Education.
Delaware
Completion of Montana State's Elementary Education Major program meets the educational requirements to apply for a license in Delaware.
District of Columbia
Completion of Montana State's Elementary Education Major program meets the educational requirements to apply for a license in District of Columbia.
Federated States of Micronesia
Completion of Montana State's Elementary Education Major program meets the educational requirements to apply for a license in Federated States of Micronesia.
Florida
Completion of Montana State's Elementary Education Major program meets the educational
requirements to apply for a license in Florida.
Requires "same or higher level" of training for Florida endorsement.
Georgia
Completion of Montana State's Elementary Education Major program meets the educational
requirements to apply for a license in Georgia.
Must pass NCLEX within 3 years of date of graduation.
Guam
Completion of Montana State's Elementary Education Major program meets the educational requirements to apply for a license in Guam.
Hawaii
Completion of Montana State's Elementary Education Major program meets the educational
requirements to apply for a license in Hawaii.
Standard - must have 3 years experience Provisional - for any less than 3 years but
full reciprocity. K-6
Idaho
Completion of Montana State's Elementary Education Major program meets the educational
requirements to apply for a license in Idaho.
K-8
Illinois
Completion of Montana State's Elementary Education Major program meets the educational
requirements to apply for a license in Illinois.
Board approval required for clinical/field placements.
Indiana
Completion of Montana State's Elementary Education Major program meets the educational
requirements to apply for a license in Indiana.
K-6. Valid CPR certification from an IDOE approved provider. Suicide prevention training
certificate.
Iowa
Completion of Montana State's Elementary Education Major program meets the educational
requirements to apply for a license in Iowa.
K-6. State does transcript review. Very specific credit requirements - but offers
provisional if there are deficiencies.
Kansas
Completion of Montana State's Elementary Education Major program meets the educational
requirements to apply for a license in Kansas.
K-6
Kentucky
Completion of Montana State's Elementary Education Major program meets the educational
requirements to apply for a license in Kentucky.
Primary - 5 Must have MT license to apply.
Louisiana
Completion of Montana State's Elementary Education Major program meets the educational
requirements to apply for a license in Louisiana.
K-5
Maine
Completion of Montana State's Elementary Education Major program meets the educational
requirements to apply for a license in Maine.
K-8
Maryland
Completion of Montana State's Elementary Education Major program meets the educational
requirements to apply for a license in Maryland.
1-6
Massachusetts
Completion of Montana State's Elementary Education Major program meets the educational
requirements to apply for a license in Massachusetts.
1-6
Michigan
Completion of Montana State's Elementary Education Major program meets the educational
requirements to apply for a license in Michigan.
K-5
Minnesota
Completion of Montana State's Elementary Education Major program meets the educational
requirements to apply for a license in Minnesota.
K-6. Transcript Review
Mississippi
Completion of Montana State's Elementary Education Major program meets the educational
requirements to apply for a license in Mississippi.
K-6
Missouri
Completion of Montana State's Elementary Education Major program meets the educational
requirements to apply for a license in Missouri.
1-6
Montana
Completion of Montana State's Elementary Education Major program meets the educational
requirements to apply for a license in Montana.
Programs at Montana institutions, when completed, are eligible for full montana licensure.
Nebraska
Completion of Montana State's Elementary Education Major program meets the educational
requirements to apply for a license in Nebraska.
K-6: Will need to have transcripts analyzed, Human Relations training, Special Education
Training, Praxis.
Nevada
Completion of Montana State's Elementary Education Major program meets the educational
requirements to apply for a license in Nevada.
K-6: Parental Involvement and Family Engagement (PIFE) Coursework, 3 semester credits
Special Education, Praxis.
New Hampshire
Completion of Montana State's Elementary Education Major program meets the educational
requirements to apply for a license in New Hampshire.
K-6: Praxis
New Jersey
Completion of Montana State's Elementary Education Major program meets the educational
requirements to apply for a license in New Jersey.
K-6: Physiology and Hygiene requirement, Praxis
New Mexico
Completion of Montana State's Elementary Education Major program meets the educational
requirements to apply for a license in New Mexico.
K-8: Praxis
New York
Completion of Montana State's Elementary Education Major program meets the educational
requirements to apply for a license in New York.
1-6: At least 2 clock hours or training in identification and reporting of suspected
child abuse, 2 clock hours or training in school violence prevention and intervention,
New York State Testing.
North Carolina
Completion of Montana State's Elementary Education Major program meets the educational
requirements to apply for a license in North Carolina.
K-6: Praxis
North Dakota
Completion of Montana State's Elementary Education Major program meets the educational
requirements to apply for a license in North Dakota.
K-6: Mental health competency course, coursework in Native American studies, and Praxis
Ohio
Completion of Montana State's Elementary Education Major program meets the educational
requirements to apply for a license in Ohio.
PreK-5: Ohio testing
Oklahoma
Completion of Montana State's Elementary Education Major program meets the educational
requirements to apply for a license in Oklahoma.
1-8: Oklahoma testing
Oregon
Completion of Montana State's Elementary Education Major program meets the educational
requirements to apply for a license in Oregon.
Elementary: Oregon testing,
Pennsylvania
Completion of Montana State's Elementary Education Major program meets the educational
requirements to apply for a license in Pennsylvania.
PreK-4: Praxis
Puerto Rico
Completion of Montana State's Elementary Education Major program meets the educational
requirements to apply for a license in Puerto Rico.
K-6
Republic of Palau
Completors will need to follow up with Ministry of Education for specifics.
Republic of the Marshall Islands
Unknown.
Rhode Island
Completion of Montana State's Elementary Education Major program meets the educational
requirements to apply for a license in Rhode Island.
Grades 1-6; Praxis subject assessment required, 3 year initial license
South Carolina
Completion of Montana State's Elementary Education Major program meets the educational
requirements to apply for a license in South Carolina.
Grades 2-6,Testing possible; determined at point of application, 3 year initial license
South Dakota
Completion of Montana State's Elementary Education Major program meets the educational
requirements to apply for a license in South Dakota.
SD Indian Studies 3-cr course within first year of license; suicide awareness and
prevention course; Elem K-6
Tennessee
Completion of Montana State's Elementary Education Major program meets the educational
requirements to apply for a license in Tennessee.
Elem K-6; foundational literacy training; Practitioner license
Texas
Completion of Montana State's Elementary Education Major program meets the educational
requirements to apply for a license in Texas.
Testing determination made at point of credential review; standard license
U.S. Virgin Islands
Completion of Montana State's Elementary Education Major program does not meet the
educational requirements to apply for a license in US Virgin Islands.
Praxis, missing Foundations of Education course
Utah
Completion of Montana State's Elementary Education Major program meets the educational
requirements to apply for a license in Utah.
Praxis, license equivalency
Vermont
Completion of Montana State's Elementary Education Major program meets the educational
requirements to apply for a license in Vermont.
Praxis, 3 year initial license, middle 5-9
Virginia
Completion of Montana State's Elementary Education Major program meets the educational
requirements to apply for a license in Virginia.
Reciprocity w/valid out-of-state license, VCLA - Virginia Communication and Literacy
Assessment, Praxis (if applicable), Initial license, Statutory requirements - Certification
of child abuse and Neglect Recognition and Intervention Training, Emergency First
Aid, CPR, and AED Training or Certification, Dyslexia Awareness Training, Behavior
Intervention and Support Training, Cultural Competency Training,
Washington
Completion of Montana State's Elementary Education Major program meets the educational
requirements to apply for a license in Washington.
Must complete a basic skills test (WEST-B or approved alternative) and pass a content
area test for endorsement sought (WEST-E/NES or approved alternative), Residency certificate.
West Virginia
Completion of Montana State's Elementary Education Major program meets the educational
requirements to apply for a license in West Virginia.
Praxis
Wisconsin
Completion of Montana State's Elementary Education Major program meets the educational
requirements to apply for a license in Wisconsin.
Elem & Middle K-9
Wyoming
Completion of Montana State's Elementary Education Major program meets the educational
requirements to apply for a license in Wyoming.
Elem K-6, Middle 5-8 Demonstrate Wyoming & U.S. Constitutions knowledge