PE — ABET-Accredited Pathway
Detailed licensing requirements and pathways
SOURCE SUMMARY
Engineering curriculum of not less than four years from ABET-accredited school, plus experience and examinations per O.C.G.A. 43-15-8(1)(A); Service members, transitioning service members, and military spouses may obtain credit for military education and experience per Rule 180-3-.05(4)
Requirements at a Glance
Visual summary of what this pathway requires
Education
ABET
Bachelor
or
OTHER
Bachelor
Exams
FE
PE
FE
PE
Experience
4.0 years
Professional practice
Core Requirements
ABET-accredited engineering curriculum pathway referenced in O.C.G.A. 43-15-8(1)(A) and Rule 180-3-.01(a)
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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EDUCATION
|
degree_level:
BS
discipline:
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. 43-15-8(1)(A)
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Engineering curriculum of not less than four years from schools accredited by ABET at time of graduation. Unless Board determines otherwise, curricula dropped but reaccredited within five years may be approved as though there was no lapse.
100% confidence
|
|
EXAM
|
exam:
FE
|
Required
|
GA R&R - GAC - Chapter 180-3 QUALIFICATIONS: PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER AND ENGINEER-IN-TRAINING |
O.C.G.A. 43-15-8(1)(A), O.C.G.A. 43-15-9
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Fundamentals of Engineering examination required per statutory reference in Rule 180-3
95% 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. 43-15-8, Rule 180-3-.02
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Experience evaluated based on six factors: prior education, kind of experience (application of mathematical/physical/engineering sciences), quality (progression in difficulty demonstrating ability to design and apply engineering principles), scope (breadth within field), progression (from simple to complex work), and capacity/viewpoint (clear thinking and analysis essential to competence)
95% confidence
|
|
EXAM
|
exam:
PE
|
Required
|
GA R&R - GAC - Chapter 180-3 QUALIFICATIONS: PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER AND ENGINEER-IN-TRAINING |
O.C.G.A. 43-15-8(1)(A), O.C.G.A. 43-15-9
|
Principles and Practice of Engineering examination required
100% confidence
|
Core Requirements
Military education and experience pathway for service members, transitioning service members, and military spouses per Rule 180-3-.05(4)
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
EDUCATION
|
degree_level:
BS
discipline:
engineering
military_education_accepted:
True
substantially_equivalent:
True
accreditation:
OTHER
|
Required
|
GA R&R - GAC - Chapter 180-3 QUALIFICATIONS: PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER AND ENGINEER-IN-TRAINING |
Rule 180-3-.05(4)(a)
|
Documentation of graduation from college or university with major and/or hourly requirements that substantially meet or exceed Georgia requirements for PE licensure
100% confidence
|
|
EXPERIENCE
|
years_required:
4.0
military_experience_accepted:
True
under_qualified_supervision:
True
|
Required
|
GA R&R - GAC - Chapter 180-3 QUALIFICATIONS: PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER AND ENGINEER-IN-TRAINING |
Rule 180-3-.05(4)(b)
|
Years of experience doing acceptable work performed under supervision of person whose credentials are acceptable to Board, meeting Georgia requirements for licensure
95% confidence
|
|
EXAM
|
exam:
FE
|
Required
|
GA R&R - GAC - Chapter 180-3 QUALIFICATIONS: PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER AND ENGINEER-IN-TRAINING |
Rule 180-3-.05(4)(d)
|
Proof of passing examinations required for licensure
95% confidence
|
|
EXAM
|
exam:
PE
|
Required
|
GA R&R - GAC - Chapter 180-3 QUALIFICATIONS: PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER AND ENGINEER-IN-TRAINING |
Rule 180-3-.05(4)(d)
|
Proof of passing examinations required for licensure
100% confidence
|