PS — Surveying Degree Pathway
Detailed licensing requirements and pathways
SOURCE SUMMARY
Engineering curriculum of not less than four years from ABET-accredited school (applicable to surveying), plus experience and examinations referenced in statutory provisions; Foreign surveying degree evaluated by Board-approved agency (ECEI), plus experience and examinations per Rule 180-3-.04
Requirements at a Glance
Visual summary of what this pathway requires
Education
ABET
Bachelor
or
OTHER
Bachelor
Exams
FS
PS
FS
PS
Experience
4.0 years
Professional practice
Core Requirements
ABET-accredited pathway applicable to Land Surveyor licensure under referenced statutes
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
EDUCATION
|
degree_level:
BS
discipline:
surveying or related engineering
accreditation:
EAC/ABET
years:
4
|
Required
|
GA R&R - GAC - Chapter 180-3 QUALIFICATIONS: PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER AND ENGINEER-IN-TRAINING |
Rule 180-3-.01(a), O.C.G.A. Chapter 15 of Title 43
|
Engineering curriculum of not less than four years from ABET-accredited schools. Board registration provisions apply to both Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors per Chapter 15 of Title 43.
90% confidence
|
|
EXAM
|
exam:
FS
|
Required
|
GA R&R - GAC - Chapter 180-3 QUALIFICATIONS: PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER AND ENGINEER-IN-TRAINING |
O.C.G.A. Chapter 15 of Title 43
|
Fundamentals of Surveying examination required
90% confidence
|
|
EXPERIENCE
|
years_required:
4.0
progressive:
True
under_pe_ps_supervision:
True
|
Required
|
GA R&R - GAC - Chapter 180-3 QUALIFICATIONS: PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER AND ENGINEER-IN-TRAINING |
O.C.G.A. Chapter 15 of Title 43, Rule 180-3-.02
|
Experience evaluated based on six factors: prior education, kind of experience, quality, scope, progression, and capacity/viewpoint
90% confidence
|
|
EXAM
|
exam:
PS
|
Required
|
GA R&R - GAC - Chapter 180-3 QUALIFICATIONS: PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER AND ENGINEER-IN-TRAINING |
O.C.G.A. Chapter 15 of Title 43
|
Principles and Practice of Surveying examination required
95% confidence
|
Core Requirements
Foreign education pathway applicable to Land Surveyor per Rule 180-3-.04
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
EDUCATION
|
degree_level:
BS
discipline:
surveying or related field
foreign_evaluation_required:
True
evaluation_agency:
ECEI or Board-approved agency
accreditation:
OTHER
|
Required
|
GA R&R - GAC - Chapter 180-3 QUALIFICATIONS: PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER AND ENGINEER-IN-TRAINING |
Rule 180-3-.04(1)-(2)
|
Degree from foreign institution must be evaluated by Board-approved agency in form prescribed by Board. ECEI at WWW.ECEI.ORG provides approved evaluation forms.
100% confidence
|
|
EXAM
|
exam:
FS
|
Required
|
GA R&R - GAC - Chapter 180-3 QUALIFICATIONS: PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER AND ENGINEER-IN-TRAINING |
O.C.G.A. Chapter 15 of Title 43
|
Fundamentals of Surveying examination required
90% confidence
|
|
EXPERIENCE
|
years_required:
4.0
progressive:
True
under_pe_ps_supervision:
True
|
Required
|
GA R&R - GAC - Chapter 180-3 QUALIFICATIONS: PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER AND ENGINEER-IN-TRAINING |
O.C.G.A. Chapter 15 of Title 43, Rule 180-3-.02
|
Experience evaluated based on six factors: prior education, kind of experience, quality, scope, progression, and capacity/viewpoint
90% confidence
|
|
EXAM
|
exam:
PS
|
Required
|
GA R&R - GAC - Chapter 180-3 QUALIFICATIONS: PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER AND ENGINEER-IN-TRAINING |
O.C.G.A. Chapter 15 of Title 43
|
Principles and Practice of Surveying examination required
95% confidence
|