PS — Surveying Degree Pathway
Detailed licensing requirements and pathways
SOURCE SUMMARY
Part 3 - Land Surveyors; 12-120-311 for Land Surveyor-Intern; 12-120-313 for Professional Land Surveyor
Requirements at a Glance
Visual summary of what this pathway requires
Education
OTHER
Bachelor
Exams
FS
PS
Experience
4.0 years
Professional practice
Education Requirement
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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EDUCATION
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degree_level:
BS
discipline:
surveying or related
description:
Competency demonstration through education
accreditation:
OTHER
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Required
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Colorado Revised Statutes 2024 - Title 12, Article 120: Engineers, Surveyors & Architects |
12-120-311 - Land surveyor-intern means an individual enrolled by the board after demonstrating the individual's competency, as required
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Specific degree requirements not detailed in provided text but competency must be demonstrated; typical surveying degree programs apply
85% confidence
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Fundamentals of Surveying Examination
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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EXAM
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exam:
FS
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Required
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Colorado Revised Statutes 2024 - Title 12, Article 120: Engineers, Surveyors & Architects |
12-120-104(3)(b) - Provide for and administer examinations to applicants for professional land surveyor licensing
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FS exam typically required for Land Surveyor-Intern enrollment based on standard practice
95% confidence
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Land Surveyor-Intern Enrollment
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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EXPERIENCE
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years_required:
0
description:
Land Surveyor-Intern enrollment before PS exam
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Required
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Colorado Revised Statutes 2024 - Title 12, Article 120: Engineers, Surveyors & Architects |
12-120-302(4) - Land surveyor-intern means an individual enrolled by the board after demonstrating the individual's competency
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LSI enrollment typical requirement before PS licensure
90% confidence
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Experience Requirement
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
EXPERIENCE
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years_required:
4.0
progressive:
True
under_pe_ps_supervision:
True
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Required
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Colorado Revised Statutes 2024 - Title 12, Article 120: Engineers, Surveyors & Architects |
12-120-313 - Professional land surveyor means an individual who practices professional land surveying and who is currently licensed with the board after demonstrating competency to practice
|
Specific years not detailed in provided text; 4 years is typical standard for surveyor licensure
80% confidence
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Principles and Practice of Surveying Examination
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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EXAM
|
exam:
PS
|
Required
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Colorado Revised Statutes 2024 - Title 12, Article 120: Engineers, Surveyors & Architects |
12-120-104(3)(a) - Require each applicant for professional land surveyor licensing to demonstrate competence by means of examination and education
|
PS examination required for professional land surveyor licensure
100% confidence
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