PS — Surveying Degree Pathway
Detailed licensing requirements and pathways
SOURCE SUMMARY
Standard pathway for PS licensure with approved land surveying curriculum requiring 6 years combined education and experience, with up to 4 years credit for degree
Requirements at a Glance
Visual summary of what this pathway requires
Education
OTHER
Bachelor
Exams
FS
PS
LAW
Experience
2.0 years
Professional practice
Education and Experience Requirements
Approved land surveying curriculum provides up to 4 years credit toward 6-year requirement, leaving 2 years of practical experience needed
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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EDUCATION
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degree_level:
BS
discipline:
land surveying
board_approved:
True
accreditation:
OTHER
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Required
|
Arizona Revised Statutes Title 32 - Engineers and Surveyors |
§ 32-122.01(B)(1) and (C)(2)
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Each year of study satisfactorily completed in a land surveying curriculum and school approved by the board is equivalent to one year of active engagement up to a maximum of four years
95% confidence
|
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EXPERIENCE
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years_required:
2.0
progressive:
True
under_pe_ps_supervision:
True
|
Required
|
Arizona Revised Statutes Title 32 - Engineers and Surveyors |
§ 32-122.01(B)(1), (C)(2), and (D)
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6 years total required minus 4 years for approved degree = 2 years experience. Must be under direct supervision of registered land surveyor, except up to 1 year may be under other registered professional
95% confidence
|
Examination Requirements
Three-tier examination system: FLS (in-training), PS (professional), and Arizona state-specific exam
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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EXAM
|
exam:
FS
|
Required
|
Arizona Revised Statutes Title 32 - Engineers and Surveyors |
§ 32-122.01(B)(2) and § 32-101(22)
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Fundamentals of Land Surveying examination (national in-training examination)
98% confidence
|
|
EXAM
|
exam:
PS
|
Required
|
Arizona Revised Statutes Title 32 - Engineers and Surveyors |
§ 32-122.01(B)(2)
|
Principles and Practice of Surveying examination
98% confidence
|
|
EXAM
|
exam:
LAW
jurisdiction_specific:
True
|
Required
|
Arizona Revised Statutes Title 32 - Engineers and Surveyors |
§ 32-126(C)
|
Arizona state-specific examination relating to surveying methods and legal principles prescribed by board in rules
98% confidence
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