PS — Surveying Degree Pathway
Detailed licensing requirements and pathways
SOURCE SUMMARY
Section 1270.10 (Application for Licensure by Acceptance of Examination), Section 1270.13 (Experience Requirements), Section 1270.14 (Education Requirements - Approved Programs), Section 1270.20 (Examination Requirements)
Requirements at a Glance
Visual summary of what this pathway requires
Education
BOARD_APPROVED
Bachelor
Exams
FS
PS
LAW
Experience
4.0 years
Professional practice
Additional
• Ethics
Education, Experience, and Examination Requirements
Applicants must complete education from approved programs, acquire 4 years of responsible charge experience, and pass all required examinations per Section 1270.10
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
EDUCATION
|
degree_level:
BS
discipline:
land surveying
accreditation:
BOARD_APPROVED
curriculum_years:
4
|
Required
|
Illinois Professional Land Surveyor Act of 1989 - Administrative Code Part 1270 |
Section 1270.14 (Education Requirements - Approved Programs), Section 1270.10(a)(A)
|
Official transcript showing conferral date for a degree from an approved program. Curriculum includes at least 4 academic years leading to baccalaureate degree.
95% confidence
|
|
EXPERIENCE
|
years_required:
4.0
progressive:
True
responsible_charge:
True
in_land_surveying:
True
|
Required
|
Illinois Professional Land Surveyor Act of 1989 - Administrative Code Part 1270 |
Section 1270.13 (Experience Requirements), Section 1270.10(a)(C)
|
At least 4 years of responsible charge experience in land surveying as defined in Section 5 of the Act. Experience verification forms completed by supervisor required.
98% confidence
|
|
EXAM
|
exam:
FS
administered_by:
NCEES
|
Required
|
Illinois Professional Land Surveyor Act of 1989 - Administrative Code Part 1270 |
Section 1270.20(a) and Section 1270.20(b), Section 1270.5(2)
|
NCEES Fundamentals of Land Surveying (FS) Examination required for Surveyor Intern enrollment and as prerequisite for PS licensure. Scored pass/fail.
100% confidence
|
|
EXAM
|
exam:
PS
administered_by:
NCEES
|
Required
|
Illinois Professional Land Surveyor Act of 1989 - Administrative Code Part 1270 |
Section 1270.20(b)(1), Section 1270.10(a)(B)
|
NCEES Principles and Practice of Surveying (PS) Examination required for Professional Land Surveyor licensure. Scored pass/fail.
100% confidence
|
|
EXAM
|
exam:
LAW
jurisdiction_specific:
True
state:
Illinois
|
Required
|
Illinois Professional Land Surveyor Act of 1989 - Administrative Code Part 1270 |
Section 1270.20(b)(2), Section 1270.10(a)(B)
|
Illinois Jurisdictional Examination required. Reported as pass/fail.
100% confidence
|
|
ETHICS
|
requirement_type:
read_and_understand_act
|
Required
|
Illinois Professional Land Surveyor Act of 1989 - Administrative Code Part 1270 |
Section 1270.10(b)
|
Certification that applicant has read and understands the Illinois Professional Land Surveyor Act of 1989 and implementing regulations.
95% confidence
|