PS — Surveying Degree Pathway
Detailed licensing requirements and pathways
SOURCE SUMMARY
Per HAR §16-115-39 and HRS Chapter 464, applicants must pass FS, PS, and Hawaii Description Writing exams. Experience requirements vary based on education level. Experience begins after graduation.
Requirements at a Glance
Visual summary of what this pathway requires
Education
OTHER
Bachelor
Exams
FS
PS
LAW
Experience
4.0 years
Professional practice
Education, Examination, and Experience Requirements
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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EDUCATION
|
degree_level:
BS
discipline:
surveying
includes_geomatics:
True
accreditation:
OTHER
|
Required
|
Hawaii Administrative Rules Title 16, Chapter 115 - Professional Engineers, Architects, Surveyors, and Landscape Architects |
HAR §16-115-39 and HRS Chapter 464
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Surveying or geomatics degree required. Level of education dictates additional verification needed. Experience begins after graduation - Board does not accept experience gained while earning degree.
85% confidence
|
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EXAM
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exam:
FS
|
Required
|
Hawaii Administrative Rules Title 16, Chapter 115 - Professional Engineers, Architects, Surveyors, and Landscape Architects |
HAR §16-115-39 examination requirements
|
NCEES Fundamentals of Surveying examination required. Applicants may register directly with NCEES without Board application for FS exam.
100% confidence
|
|
EXPERIENCE
|
years_required:
4.0
progressive:
True
under_pe_ps_supervision:
True
post_graduation_only:
True
|
Required
|
Hawaii Administrative Rules Title 16, Chapter 115 - Professional Engineers, Architects, Surveyors, and Landscape Architects |
HAR §16-115-39 and HRS Chapter 464
|
Lawful experience required varies by education pathway per HRS Chapter 464. Must be verified by licensed surveyors. Applicants without surveyor license must have worked under licensed surveyor.
85% confidence
|
|
EXAM
|
exam:
PS
|
Required
|
Hawaii Administrative Rules Title 16, Chapter 115 - Professional Engineers, Architects, Surveyors, and Landscape Architects |
HAR §16-115-39 examination requirements
|
NCEES Principles and Practice of Surveying examination required. Upon approval, applicants register and pay exam fees directly with NCEES.
100% confidence
|
|
EXAM
|
exam:
LAW
jurisdiction_specific:
True
exam_name:
Hawaii Description Writing Exam
|
Required
|
Hawaii Administrative Rules Title 16, Chapter 115 - Professional Engineers, Architects, Surveyors, and Landscape Architects |
HAR §16-115-39 examination requirements
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Hawaii Description Writing Exam is a state-specific examination required for all land surveyor applicants. Exam fee is $80.
100% confidence
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