PS — Surveying Degree Pathway
Detailed licensing requirements and pathways
SOURCE SUMMARY
Bachelor's degree in approved land surveying curriculum + 4 years combined office/field experience (minimum 3 years responsible charge under PLS) + written and oral exams
Requirements at a Glance
Visual summary of what this pathway requires
Education
BOARD_APPROVED
Bachelor
Exams
PS
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:
land surveying
accreditation:
BOARD_APPROVED
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Required
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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(a) - Professional Land Surveyor
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Bachelor of science degree in an approved land surveying curriculum
95% confidence
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Experience Requirements
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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EXPERIENCE
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years_required:
4.0
office_and_field:
True
minimum_responsible_charge:
3
under_pe_ps_supervision:
True
supervision_type:
registered professional land surveyor
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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(a) - Professional Land Surveyor
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At least four years of combined office and field experience in land surveying with a minimum of three years' experience in responsible charge of land surveying projects under the supervision of a registered professional land surveyor
100% confidence
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Examination and Character
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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EXAM
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exam:
PS
written_and_oral:
True
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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(a) - Professional Land Surveyor
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Oral and written examinations as required by the board
100% confidence
|
|
ETHICS
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character_requirement:
True
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Required
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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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