PS — Surveying Degree Pathway
Detailed licensing requirements and pathways
SOURCE SUMMARY
Maryland Code Annotated, Business Occupations and Professions, Title 15, §15-305. This pathway is for applicants with an approved surveying curriculum who complete the standard examination and experience requirements.
Requirements at a Glance
Visual summary of what this pathway requires
Education
BOARD_APPROVED
Bachelor
Exams
FS
PS
LAW
STORM DRAIN AND ROAD GRADE DESIGN
Experience
4.0 years
Professional practice
Education Requirements
Approved surveying curriculum required. Document references 'approved curriculum' option as distinct from 'non-academic path'.
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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EDUCATION
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degree_level:
BS
discipline:
surveying or geomatics
accreditation:
BOARD_APPROVED
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Required
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Maryland Code Annotated, Business Occupations and Professions, Title 15 - Professional Land Surveyors |
§15-305, Application Process for Licensure by Examination
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Approved surveying curriculum required per application process documentation
85% confidence
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Experience Requirements
Work experience required and must be documented using Report of Professional Work Experience (RPE) Form completed by responsible charge person who supervised the applicant
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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EXPERIENCE
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years_required:
4.0
progressive:
True
under_pe_ps_supervision:
True
documentation_required:
True
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Required
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Maryland Code Annotated, Business Occupations and Professions, Title 15 - Professional Land Surveyors |
§15-305, Work Experience Documentation Requirements
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Experience must be verified by responsible charge person via RPE Form sent directly to Board. Specific years not stated in excerpt but 4 years is standard for surveying degree pathway.
75% confidence
|
Examination Requirements
Must pass national NCEES exams (FS and PS) and Maryland state-specific exams
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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EXAM
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exam:
FS
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Required
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Maryland Code Annotated, Business Occupations and Professions, Title 15 - Professional Land Surveyors |
§15-305, Examination Requirements
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Fundamentals of Surveying exam administered by NCEES. Must pass before completing experience requirements and taking PS exam.
100% confidence
|
|
EXAM
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exam:
PS
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Required
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Maryland Code Annotated, Business Occupations and Professions, Title 15 - Professional Land Surveyors |
§15-305, Examination Requirements
|
Principles and Practice of Surveying exam administered by NCEES
100% confidence
|
|
EXAM
|
exam:
LAW
jurisdiction_specific:
True
|
Required
|
Maryland Code Annotated, Business Occupations and Professions, Title 15 - Professional Land Surveyors |
§15-305, Maryland State-Specific Examinations - Maryland Law and Ethics Exam
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Maryland Law and Ethics Exam - open book, 2 hours, 60 multiple-choice questions covering Maryland laws and regulations for professional land surveyors. NCEES calculator policy applies.
100% confidence
|
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EXAM
|
exam:
STORM DRAIN AND ROAD GRADE DESIGN
jurisdiction_specific:
True
|
Required
|
Maryland Code Annotated, Business Occupations and Professions, Title 15 - Professional Land Surveyors |
§15-305, Maryland State-Specific Examinations - Storm Drain and Road Grade Design Exam
|
Maryland Storm Drain and Road Grade Design Exam - open book, 4 hours, problem-solving covering road grade and storm drain design using MDOT SHA Drainage Manual (December 1981). Exception: Currently licensed Professional Engineers (Civil Engineers) are exempt.
100% confidence
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