PE — Related Science Pathway
Detailed licensing requirements and pathways
LICENSE GRADE
Professional Engineer
STATUS
current
EFFECTIVE DATE
2020-08-20
BASELINE MAPPING
ms_pe_related_science
SOURCE SUMMARY
Pathway for applicants with ABET-accredited graduate engineering degree coupled with BS in related science (physics, mathematics, chemistry), requiring FE and PE exams and 4 years of experience.
Requirements at a Glance
Visual summary of what this pathway requires
Education
ABET
Bachelor
Exams
FE PE
Experience
4.0 years
Professional practice
Graduate Engineering Degree with Related Science Bachelor's
Type Parameters Required Source Citation Notes
EDUCATION
degree_level: GRADUATE
discipline: engineering
accreditation: EAC/ABET
coupled_with: BS in related science
Required
Mississippi Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Surveyors - Administrative Rules and Regulations
Education Requirements for PE Comity Licensure
Graduate degree in an engineering curriculum that is ABET accredited at the undergraduate level COUPLED WITH a BS degree in a related science (e.g., physics, mathematics, chemistry). Mississippi residency required for initial licensure.
95% confidence
EXAM
exam: FE
Required
Mississippi Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Surveyors - Administrative Rules and Regulations
Examination Requirements for PE Comity
Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam required regardless of extensive education, extensive experience, or licensure in other states.
100% confidence
EXAM
exam: PE
Required
Mississippi Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Surveyors - Administrative Rules and Regulations
Examination Requirements for PE Comity
Principles & Practice of Engineering (PE) exam required regardless of extensive education, extensive experience, or licensure in other states.
100% confidence
EXPERIENCE
years_required: 4.0
progressive: True
under_pe_ps_supervision: True
Required
Mississippi Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Surveyors - Administrative Rules and Regulations
Rule 9 - Experience Requirements
Four years of qualifying engineering experience required. Two years of board-approved mentoring experience equates to one year per Rule 9.11.
95% confidence