PS — Experience-Based Pathway
Detailed licensing requirements and pathways
SOURCE SUMMARY
Maryland Code Annotated, Business Occupations and Professions, Title 15, §15-305. Document references 'non-academic path' as alternative to approved curriculum pathway.
Requirements at a Glance
Visual summary of what this pathway requires
Exams
FS
PS
LAW
STORM DRAIN AND ROAD GRADE DESIGN
Experience
8.0 years
Professional practice
Experience Requirements
Extended experience required for non-academic path applicants. Must be documented using RPE Form.
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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EXPERIENCE
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years_required:
8.0
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, Application Process - non-academic path option
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Non-academic pathway typically requires extended experience. Experience must be verified by responsible charge person via RPE Form sent directly to Board. Standard non-degree pathway is 8 years.
70% confidence
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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
100% confidence
|
|
EXAM
|
exam:
PS
|
Required
|
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
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Maryland Code Annotated, Business Occupations and Professions, Title 15 - Professional Land Surveyors |
§15-305, Maryland State-Specific Examinations
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Maryland Law and Ethics Exam - open book, 2 hours, 60 multiple-choice questions
100% confidence
|
|
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
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Maryland Storm Drain and Road Grade Design Exam - open book, 4 hours. Exception for currently licensed Civil Engineers.
100% confidence
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