PE — Non-ABET Evaluation Pathway
Detailed licensing requirements and pathways
SOURCE SUMMARY
Non-ABET engineering curriculum of four years approved by Board upon transcript review, plus experience and examinations per O.C.G.A. 43-15-8(2)(A); Non-ABET four-year engineering undergraduate curriculum plus advanced engineering degree (masters or doctorate) from ABET-approved program per Rule 180-3-.03; Foreign engineering 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
ABET
Bachelor
or
OTHER
Bachelor
Exams
FE
PE
FE
PE
FE
PE
Experience
4.0 years
Professional practice
Core Requirements
Non-ABET engineering curriculum pathway referenced in O.C.G.A. 43-15-8(2)(A) and Rule 180-3-.01(b)
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
EDUCATION
|
degree_level:
BS
discipline:
engineering
accreditation:
EAC/ABET
years:
4
requires_transcript_review:
True
|
Required
|
GA R&R - GAC - Chapter 180-3 QUALIFICATIONS: PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER AND ENGINEER-IN-TRAINING |
Rule 180-3-.01(b), O.C.G.A. 43-15-8(2)(A)
|
Engineering curriculum of not less than four years from schools not accredited by ABET but approved by Board in individual cases upon review of educational transcript
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(2)(A), O.C.G.A. 43-15-9
|
Fundamentals of Engineering examination required
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
|
Experience evaluated based on six factors: prior education, kind of experience, quality, scope, progression, and capacity/viewpoint
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(2)(A), O.C.G.A. 43-15-9
|
Principles and Practice of Engineering examination required
100% confidence
|
Core Requirements
Advanced degree pathway per Rule 180-3-.03 meeting requirements of O.C.G.A. 43-15-8(1)(A)
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
EDUCATION
|
degree_level:
MS OR PHD
discipline:
engineering
accreditation:
EAC/ABET
years:
5
requires_advanced_degree:
True
|
Required
|
GA R&R - GAC - Chapter 180-3 QUALIFICATIONS: PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER AND ENGINEER-IN-TRAINING |
Rule 180-3-.03, O.C.G.A. 43-15-8(1)(A)
|
Graduation from four-year non-ABET engineering curriculum plus at least one additional year resulting in advanced degree (masters or doctorate) with major in engineering from program where either undergraduate or advanced degree was ABET-approved at time of study
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
|
Fundamentals of Engineering examination required
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
|
Experience evaluated based on six factors: prior education, kind of experience, quality, scope, progression, and capacity/viewpoint
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
Foreign education pathway per Rule 180-3-.04
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
EDUCATION
|
degree_level:
BS
discipline:
engineering
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)
|
Engineering degree from foreign institution must be evaluated by Board-approved agency in form prescribed by Board. Engineering Credentials Evaluation International (ECEI) at WWW.ECEI.ORG provides approved evaluation forms.
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, O.C.G.A. 43-15-9
|
Fundamentals of Engineering examination required
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
|
Experience evaluated based on six factors: prior education, kind of experience, quality, scope, progression, and capacity/viewpoint
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, O.C.G.A. 43-15-9
|
Principles and Practice of Engineering examination required
100% confidence
|