PE — Related Science Pathway
Detailed licensing requirements and pathways
LICENSE GRADE
Professional Engineer
STATUS
current
EFFECTIVE DATE
2025
BASELINE MAPPING
related_science_pathway
SOURCE SUMMARY
IC 25-31-1-12(e): Non-engineering degree counts as 2 years education/experience, plus additional years for graduate degrees, requires examination
Requirements at a Glance
Visual summary of what this pathway requires
Education
OTHER
Bachelor
Exams
PE
Experience
6.0 years
Professional practice
Education Requirement
Type Parameters Required Source Citation Notes
EDUCATION
degree_level: BS
discipline: non-engineering course
credit_equivalent: 2 years engineering experience and education
accreditation: OTHER
Required
Indiana Code Title 25, Article 31 - Engineering
IC 25-31-1-12(e)
Graduation in a course other than engineering from a college or university acceptable to the board may be considered as equivalent to two (2) years engineering experience and education
85% confidence
Experience Requirement
Type Parameters Required Source Citation Notes
EXPERIENCE
years_required: 6.0
combined_with_non_engineering_degree: True
quality_standard: responsible charge
Required
Indiana Code Title 25, Article 31 - Engineering
IC 25-31-1-12(a)(2)(A), IC 25-31-1-12(e)
Additional 6 years to complete the 8-year requirement under subdivision (a)(2), given the 2-year credit for non-engineering degree
85% confidence
Examination Requirement
Type Parameters Required Source Citation Notes
EXAM
exam: PE
Required
Indiana Code Title 25, Article 31 - Engineering
IC 25-31-1-12(a)(2)(B), IC 25-31-1-14
The successful passing of an examination as provided for in section 14
95% confidence