PE — Related Science Pathway
Detailed licensing requirements and pathways
SOURCE SUMMARY
Section 34-11-4(1)a.2 - Related science degree with 6 years experience (NOTE: As of December 31, 2005, no longer accepts related science degrees unless ABET MS or PhD in engineering received)
Requirements at a Glance
Visual summary of what this pathway requires
Education
OTHER
Bachelor
Exams
FE
PE
LAW
Experience
6.0 years
Professional practice
References
3
References
Education, Experience, and Examination Requirements
NOTE: As of December 31, 2005, the law no longer accepts related science degrees unless an ABET accredited MS or PhD in engineering has been received in addition to the BS degree.
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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EDUCATION
|
degree_level:
BS
discipline:
related science
years:
4
accreditation:
OTHER
|
Required
|
Alabama Code Title 34, Chapter 11 - Engineers and Land Surveyors |
Section 34-11-4(1)a.2
|
A graduate of a related science curriculum of four years or more from a school or college approved by the board. IMPORTANT: As of December 31, 2005, the law no longer accepts related science degrees unless an ABET accredited MS or PhD in engineering has been received in addition to the BS degree.
100% confidence
|
|
EXAM
|
exam:
FE
|
Required
|
Alabama Code Title 34, Chapter 11 - Engineers and Land Surveyors |
Section 34-11-4(1)a.2
|
Fundamentals of Engineering examination - board approved
100% confidence
|
|
EXPERIENCE
|
years_required:
6.0
progressive:
True
under_pe_ps_supervision:
True
grade_and_character:
True
|
Required
|
Alabama Code Title 34, Chapter 11 - Engineers and Land Surveyors |
Section 34-11-4(1)a.2 and Section 34-11-5
|
Six years or more of progressive experience in engineering work of a grade and character satisfactory to the board. Experience must be verified by Professional Engineers (PEs).
100% confidence
|
|
EXAM
|
exam:
PE
|
Required
|
Alabama Code Title 34, Chapter 11 - Engineers and Land Surveyors |
Section 34-11-4(1)a.2 and Section 34-11-6
|
Principles and Practice of Engineering examination - board approved
100% confidence
|
|
EXAM
|
exam:
LAW
jurisdiction_specific:
True
|
Required
|
Alabama Code Title 34, Chapter 11 - Engineers and Land Surveyors |
Section 34-11-4(1)a.2 and Section 34-11-6
|
Alabama-specific examination demonstrating knowledge of the laws, procedures, and practices applicable to the licensed practice of engineering in the state of Alabama
100% confidence
|
|
REFERENCES
|
count:
3
from_pe_ps_only:
True
|
Required
|
Alabama Code Title 34, Chapter 11 - Engineers and Land Surveyors |
Section 34-11-5
|
Three or more of the references contained in an application for licensure as a professional engineer shall be professional engineers having personal knowledge of the applicant's engineering experience
100% confidence
|