The Montana Code Annotated has set the requirements for the Alternative Teacher Credentialing Process which is outlined in MCA 20-4-120.
(4) For purposes of this part, the following definitions apply:
(a) "Alternative teacher certification and endorsement program" means a teacher certification and endorsement program that meets the requirements of this section, and has been approved by the board of public education upon recommendation of the superintendent of public instruction. The approval of an alternative teacher certification and endorsement program may not require a supervised teaching experience or licensure from another state or any characteristic except as provided in this section and must require either:
(i) affiliation with or status as a public or private institution of higher education; or
(ii) that the alternative teacher certification and endorsement program is accepted for teacher licensure in at least five states and has operated for at least 10 years.