PS — Related Degree + Coursework Pathway
Detailed licensing requirements and pathways
SOURCE SUMMARY
Arkansas Code of Arkansas Rules 17 CAR §285-305(a) Option 3 - Original PS licensure for baccalaureate degree with 30 hours of surveying coursework including PLSS and Law/Professionalism
Requirements at a Glance
Visual summary of what this pathway requires
Education
OTHER
Bachelor
Exams
FS
PS
LAW
Education, Examination, and Experience Requirements - Related Degree with Coursework
Experience requirements are referenced in 17 CAR §285-305(a) but specific years are not detailed in the available document text
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EDUCATION
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degree_level:
BS
discipline:
related field
coursework_hours:
30
specific_courses_required:
True
accreditation:
OTHER
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Required
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Arkansas PS and SI Qualifications - Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing |
17 CAR §285-305(a) Option 3
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A baccalaureate degree from a curriculum of four (4) years or more and at least thirty (30) hours of surveying or surveying-related courses. One or more of the courses shall emphasize Public Land Survey System aspects and principles, AND one or more of the courses shall emphasize Law and Professionalism in Geomatics or Surveying
100% confidence
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EXAM
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exam:
FS
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Required
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Arkansas PS and SI Qualifications - Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing |
17 CAR §285-305(a)
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Verification of passing the Fundamentals of Surveying (FS) exam. Board authorization is not required to take the FS exam. Exam administered by NCEES.
100% confidence
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EXAM
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exam:
PS
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Required
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Arkansas PS and SI Qualifications - Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing |
17 CAR §285-305(a)
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Pass the Principles and Practice of Surveying (PS) exam administered by NCEES
100% confidence
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EXAM
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exam:
LAW
jurisdiction_specific:
True
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Required
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Arkansas PS and SI Qualifications - Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing |
17 CAR §285-305(a)
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Pass the Arkansas State Specific Exam (required for all original PS licenses)
100% confidence
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