(1) To obtain a secondary principal endorsement an applicant must provide verification of:

(a) a minimum of three years of experience as an appropriately licensed and assigned Class 1 or 2 teacher at the secondary level;

(b) a master's degree in educational leadership from an accredited professional educator preparation program as defined in ARM 10.57.102 or a masterꞌs degree related to education;

(c) completion of an accredited professional educator preparation program as defined in ARM 10.57.102 for secondary principals;

(d) completion of three semester credits of college coursework in Montana school law; and

(e) recommendation for the endorsement from the appropriate official from an accredited professional educator program.