PS — Related Degree + Coursework Pathway
Detailed licensing requirements and pathways
SOURCE SUMMARY
Section 34-11-4(3)a - Related science degree with 6 years combined office and field experience (NOTE: As of December 31, 2005, no longer accepts related science degrees unless applicant was originally licensed in another state prior to that date with 8 years experience)
Requirements at a Glance
Visual summary of what this pathway requires
Education
OTHER
Bachelor
Exams
FS
PS
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 degrees in related sciences for land surveyors unless the applicant was originally licensed in another state prior to December 31, 2005, and can verify at least 8 years of experience prior to that date by licensed land surveyors.
| 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(3)a
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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 degrees in related sciences for land surveyors unless the applicant was originally licensed in another state prior to December 31, 2005, and can verify at least 8 years of experience prior to that date by licensed land surveyors.
100% confidence
|
|
EXAM
|
exam:
FS
|
Required
|
Alabama Code Title 34, Chapter 11 - Engineers and Land Surveyors |
Section 34-11-4(3)a and Section 34-11-6
|
Fundamentals of Surveying (FS) examination - board approved
100% confidence
|
|
EXPERIENCE
|
years_required:
6.0
progressive:
True
under_pe_ps_supervision:
True
combined_office_field:
True
grade_and_character:
True
|
Required
|
Alabama Code Title 34, Chapter 11 - Engineers and Land Surveyors |
Section 34-11-4(3)a and Section 34-11-5
|
Six years or more of progressive combined office and field experience in land surveying work of a grade and character satisfactory to the board. Experience must be verified by Professional Land Surveyors (PLSs).
100% confidence
|
|
EXAM
|
exam:
PS
|
Required
|
Alabama Code Title 34, Chapter 11 - Engineers and Land Surveyors |
Section 34-11-4(3)a and Section 34-11-6
|
Principles and Practice of Surveying (PS) 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(3)a and Section 34-11-6
|
Alabama Land Surveying Standards, History, and Law Examination - Alabama-specific examination of laws, procedures, and practices applicable to the licensed practice of land surveying 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 professional land surveyor shall be professional land surveyors having personal knowledge of the land surveying experience of the applicant
100% confidence
|