Iowa
4
Pathways
3/5
Standard Coverage
Missing Pathways
- Civil Engineer Transition Pathway
- Surveyor-in-Training Pathway
NCEES Model
Reference standard for PS licensure
5
Expected Pathways
3
Different
2
Missing
1
Additional
Validation Warnings
Iowa:
Comity/Reciprocity Pathway (No exams captured; Experience requirement missing)
NCEES Model:
Comity/Reciprocity Pathway (No exams captured; Experience requirement missing)
Civil Engineer Transition Pathway
Missing
Iowa
Not available
NCEES Model
Education: BS | EAC/ABET | civil engineering | Experience ≥ 4 yrs | Exams: FS, PS | References: 5 professional
Key Differences:
- Not present on board
Comity/Reciprocity Pathway
Different
Iowa
Comity: Accepts MLE | References: 4 professional
NCEES Model
State Law Exam | Comity: Accepts MLE, Accepts Council Record
Key Differences:
- State law exam missing
- References requirement added (board requires 4)
- Does not accept NCEES record like baseline
Experience-Based Pathway
Additional
Iowa
Experience ≥ 6 yrs | Exams: FS, PS | References: 4 professional
NCEES Model
Not available
Key Differences:
- Not present in baseline
Related Degree + Coursework Pathway
Different
Iowa
Education: ASSOCIATE | BOARD_APPROVED | land surveying or closely related | Experience ≥ 4 yrs | Exams: FS, PS | References: 4 professional
NCEES Model
Education: BS | OTHER | related field | Experience ≥ 4 yrs | Exams: FS, PS | References: 5 professional
Key Differences:
- Education pathways missing: BS | OTHER | related field
- Additional education options: ASSOCIATE | BOARD_APPROVED | land surveying or closely related
- References looser: board requires 4 vs baseline 5
Surveying Degree Pathway
Different
Iowa
Education: BS | BOARD_APPROVED | land surveying or closely related | Experience ≥ 4 yrs | Exams: FS, PS | References: 4 professional
NCEES Model
Education: BS | EAC/ABET | surveying or geomatics | Experience ≥ 4 yrs | Exams: FS, PS | References: 5 professional
Key Differences:
- Education pathways missing: BS | EAC/ABET | surveying or geomatics
- Additional education options: BS | BOARD_APPROVED | land surveying or closely related
- References looser: board requires 4 vs baseline 5
Surveyor-in-Training Pathway
Missing
Iowa
Not available
NCEES Model
Education: AS OR BS | OTHER | surveying or related | Experience ≥ 4 yrs | Exams: FS, PS | References: 5 professional
Key Differences:
- Not present on board
Status Legend
Aligned
Requirements match baseline
Stricter
More demanding than baseline
Looser
Less demanding than baseline
Different
Different approach, not comparable
Missing
Board lacks this pathway
Additional
Board has extra pathway