PE — Related Science Pathway
Detailed licensing requirements and pathways
SOURCE SUMMARY
Four-year curriculum in related science (non-engineering) + 4 years experience + FE exam for EIT + PE exam
Requirements at a Glance
Visual summary of what this pathway requires
Education
OTHER
Bachelor
Exams
FE
PE
Experience
4.0 years
Professional practice
Additional
• Ethics
Educational Requirements
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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EDUCATION
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degree_level:
BS
discipline:
related science
years:
4
accreditation:
OTHER
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Required
|
Massachusetts General Laws Part I, Title XVI, Chapter 112 - Registration of Certain Professions and Occupations, Sections 81D to 81T - Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors |
Chapter 112, Section 81J(b)
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Four-year college curriculum in related science other than board-approved engineering programs
95% confidence
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Engineer-in-Training Certification
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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EXAM
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exam:
FE
duration_hours:
8
exam_name:
Fundamentals of Engineering
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Required
|
Massachusetts General Laws Part I, Title XVI, Chapter 112 - Registration of Certain Professions and Occupations, Sections 81D to 81T - Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors |
Chapter 112, Section 81J(b)
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Eight-hour written examination in the fundamentals of engineering for EIT certification
95% confidence
|
Experience Requirements
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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EXPERIENCE
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years_required:
4.0
progressive:
True
quality:
of grade and character satisfactory to the board
|
Required
|
Massachusetts General Laws Part I, Title XVI, Chapter 112 - Registration of Certain Professions and Occupations, Sections 81D to 81T - Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors |
Chapter 112, Section 81J(b)
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Four or more years of experience in engineering work of grade and character satisfactory to the board
95% confidence
|
Professional Examination and Character
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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EXAM
|
exam:
PE
exam_name:
Principles and Practice of Engineering
|
Required
|
Massachusetts General Laws Part I, Title XVI, Chapter 112 - Registration of Certain Professions and Occupations, Sections 81D to 81T - Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors |
Chapter 112, Section 81J, 81E
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Written examination for professional engineer registration
90% confidence
|
|
ETHICS
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character_requirement:
True
|
Required
|
Massachusetts General Laws Part I, Title XVI, Chapter 112 - Registration of Certain Professions and Occupations, Sections 81D to 81T - Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors |
Chapter 112, Section 81J
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No person shall be eligible for registration who is not of good character and reputation
100% confidence
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