PS — Surveying Degree Pathway
Detailed licensing requirements and pathways
SOURCE SUMMARY
Michigan requires 8 years combined education and experience (max 5 years education credit), degree in professional surveying or related degree with surveying courses, and passage of fundamentals and professional practice exams.
Requirements at a Glance
Visual summary of what this pathway requires
Education
BOARD_APPROVED
Bachelor
Exams
FS
PS
Experience
8.0 years
Professional practice
Education Requirements
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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EDUCATION
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degree_level:
BS
discipline:
surveying
accreditation:
BOARD_APPROVED
alternative:
related degree with professional surveying courses
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Required
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Michigan Compiled Laws - Article 20: Architects, Professional Engineers, and Professional Surveyors |
MCL 339.2004(3)(b)
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Degree in professional surveying or a related degree that included professional surveying courses acceptable to the board. Up to 5 years of education may be credited toward the 8-year experience requirement.
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:
8.0
progressive:
True
education_credit_max:
5
professional_surveying_experience:
True
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Required
|
Michigan Compiled Laws - Article 20: Architects, Professional Engineers, and Professional Surveyors |
MCL 339.2004(3)(a)
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At least 8 years of professional experience in professional surveying satisfactory to the board, including not more than 5 years of education. This means minimum 3 years actual work experience if maximum education credit is applied.
95% confidence
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Examination Requirements
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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EXAM
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exam:
FS
exam_name:
Fundamentals of Surveying
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Required
|
Michigan Compiled Laws - Article 20: Architects, Professional Engineers, and Professional Surveyors |
MCL 339.2004(3)(c)
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Must pass the professional surveying fundamentals examination.
95% confidence
|
|
EXAM
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exam:
PS
exam_name:
Principles and Practice of Surveying
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Required
|
Michigan Compiled Laws - Article 20: Architects, Professional Engineers, and Professional Surveyors |
MCL 339.2004(3)(c)
|
Must pass the professional practice examination for professional surveying.
95% confidence
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