PE — ABET-Accredited Pathway
Detailed licensing requirements and pathways
SOURCE SUMMARY
Standard pathway for professional engineer licensure with bachelor's degree from ABET-accredited engineering program, fundamentals examination (FE), and professional examination (PE)
Requirements at a Glance
Visual summary of what this pathway requires
Education
ABET
Bachelor
Exams
FE
PE
Education Requirement
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
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EDUCATION
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degree_level:
BS
discipline:
engineering
accreditation:
EAC/ABET
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Required
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Minnesota Statutes Chapter 326 - Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors |
Section 326.10, Subdivision 1(1)
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Graduate with a bachelor of engineering degree from a school or college having an accredited engineering curriculum
100% 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
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Required
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Minnesota Statutes Chapter 326 - Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors |
Section 326.10, Subdivision 1(1); Section 326.10, Subdivision 2
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Must pass examination in fundamental engineering subjects. Applicant must pass the applicable fundamentals examination prior to taking the professional examination.
100% confidence
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Professional Examination
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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EXAM
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exam:
PE
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Required
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Minnesota Statutes Chapter 326 - Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors |
Section 326.10, Subdivision 2; Rule 1800.4200
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Applicant for licensure as a professional engineer is examined in the branch of engineering that the applicant selects and in which the applicant is deemed qualified by the board
100% confidence
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