Students who complete teaching, counseling or administrative programs at The University of Montana are recommended for licensure to the state Office of Public Instruction. The Licensure Specialist verifies to the Office of Public Instruction, that all academic requirements for the licensure requested have been completed. Each inpidual recommended for initial licensure in Montana is required to complete a national fingerprint-based background check. Teaching licenses are issued by OPI upon receipt of the university recommendation and results of a background check.
For directions on applying for a specific license contact the Licensure Office.
Kristi Murphy, Licensure Specialist:
(406) 243-2032
Fran Coover, Administrative Support:
(406) 243-2032
Meeting Montana’s Federally Approved Definition for “Highly Qualified Teachers”
