PS — Surveying Degree Pathway
Detailed licensing requirements and pathways
LICENSE GRADE
Professional Surveyor
STATUS
current
EFFECTIVE DATE
2024-01-01
BASELINE MAPPING
ky_ps_degree
SOURCE SUMMARY
Professional Land Surveyor licensure pursuant to KRS 322.045(1), with administrative regulations in 201 KAR 18:010, 18:020, and 18:072. Complete statutory requirements require direct access to KRS 322.045 at Kentucky Legislature website. Document references education and experience requirements but does not provide complete text of degree level, accreditation (ANSAC/ABET), or specific experience years.
Requirements at a Glance
Visual summary of what this pathway requires
Education
OTHER
Bachelor
or
OTHER
Bachelor
Exams
FS PS
Additional
• Ethics
Education, Experience, and Examination Requirements
KRS 322.045(1) establishes education and experience requirements for professional land surveyor licensure. Complete statutory text not provided in source document. Administrative regulation 201 KAR 18:072 Section 2 requires evaluation of land surveying experience.
Type Parameters Required Source Citation Notes
EDUCATION
discipline: land surveying
note: Education requirements established in KRS 322.045 - complete text not provided in source document
degree_level: UNSPECIFIED
accreditation: OTHER
Required
Kentucky Revised Statutes Chapter 322 - Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors
KRS 322.045(1); 201 KAR 18:010 Section 1(3)
KRS 322.045 establishes education requirements but complete statutory text requires direct access to Kentucky Legislature website
60% confidence
EXPERIENCE
note: Experience requirements established in KRS 322.045 and evaluated per 201 KAR 18:072 - specific years not detailed in source document
Required
Kentucky Revised Statutes Chapter 322 - Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors
KRS 322.045; 201 KAR 18:072 Section 2
KRS 322.045 and 201 KAR 18:072 Section 2 require evaluation of land surveying experience in accordance with board criteria. Specific experience years not provided in available text.
60% confidence
EXAM
exam: FS
note: Fundamentals of Surveying examination - specific exam requirements in KRS 322.080 not fully detailed in source
Required
Kentucky Revised Statutes Chapter 322 - Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors
KRS 322.080; 201 KAR 18:020 Section 1(4); 201 KAR 18:030
KRS 322.080 addresses examinations. Application form references 'Application For Land Surveyor-In-Training (LSIT) Certification' indicating FS/LSIT pathway
70% confidence
EXAM
exam: PS
Required
Kentucky Revised Statutes Chapter 322 - Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors
KRS 322.080; KRS 322.090; 201 KAR 18:020 Section 1(6)
Principles and Practice of Surveying examination. KRS 322.090 requires applicants who fail examination 3 or more times to furnish proof of further study.
80% confidence
Character and Reputation Requirements
KRS 322.050 requires demonstration of good character and reputation
Type Parameters Required Source Citation Notes
ETHICS
description: Good character and reputation, professional and ethical qualifications
Required
Kentucky Revised Statutes Chapter 322 - Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors
KRS 322.050; 201 KAR 18:020
Applicant must prove by preponderance of evidence that they possess required qualifications per KRS 322.050
90% confidence
Application and Documentation Requirements
Administrative requirements for application forms and transcripts per KRS 322.070 and 201 KAR 18:020
Type Parameters Required Source Citation Notes
EDUCATION
transcript_required: True
note: Transcript must be sent directly from educational institution to board
degree_level: UNSPECIFIED
accreditation: OTHER
Required
Kentucky Revised Statutes Chapter 322 - Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors
KRS 322.070; 201 KAR 18:020 Section 2
KRS 322.070 requires applicant to furnish proof of meeting educational requirements. 201 KAR 18:020 Section 2 requires transcripts be sent directly from institution.
95% confidence