PE — Non-ABET Evaluation Pathway
Detailed licensing requirements and pathways
SOURCE SUMMARY
Alternative pathway for PE licensure with non-ABET engineering degree meeting specific curriculum requirements (32 credits math/science, 16 credits general education, 48 credits engineering courses), requiring FE and PE exams, 4 years progressive experience, and ethics questionnaire
Requirements at a Glance
Visual summary of what this pathway requires
Education
ABET
Bachelor
Exams
FE
PE
Experience
4.0 years
Professional practice
Additional
• Ethics
Education Requirement
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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EDUCATION
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degree_level:
BS
discipline:
engineering
accreditation:
EAC/ABET
minimum_math_science_credits:
32
minimum_general_education_credits:
16
minimum_engineering_credits:
48
calculus_required:
True
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Required
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Idaho Professional Engineer and Professional Land Surveyor Licensure Requirements |
IDAPA 24.32.01, Idaho Code Section 54-1212(3)(b), 54-1212(1)(b), Part 1 Section 1.C
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32 semester credits of higher mathematics (beyond algebra/trig, including differential and integral calculus) and basic sciences (minimum 6 credits); 16 credits general education; 48 credits engineering science/design courses
100% confidence
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Examination Requirements
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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EXAM
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exam:
FE
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Required
|
Idaho Professional Engineer and Professional Land Surveyor Licensure Requirements |
IDAPA 24.32.01, Part 1 Section 2.A
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Fundamentals of Engineering examination for engineer intern certification. Passing scores established by NCEES
100% confidence
|
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EXAM
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exam:
PE
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Required
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Idaho Professional Engineer and Professional Land Surveyor Licensure Requirements |
IDAPA 24.32.01, Part 1 Section 2.B
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Principles and Practice of Engineering examination. Passing scores established by NCEES
100% confidence
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Experience Requirement
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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EXPERIENCE
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years_required:
4.0
progressive:
True
post_degree:
True
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Required
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Idaho Professional Engineer and Professional Land Surveyor Licensure Requirements |
IDAPA 24.32.01, Part 1 Section 3.A
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Minimum of four (4) years of progressive experience after graduation with a bachelor's degree
100% confidence
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Ethics Requirement
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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ETHICS
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exam:
Ethics Questionnaire
passing_score_required:
True
|
Required
|
Idaho Professional Engineer and Professional Land Surveyor Licensure Requirements |
IDAPA 24.32.01, Part 1 Section 4.C
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Written ethics questionnaire with passing score required
100% confidence
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