PS — Surveying Degree Pathway
Detailed licensing requirements and pathways
LICENSE GRADE
Professional Surveyor
STATUS
current
EFFECTIVE DATE
2024
BASELINE MAPPING
nj_ps_surveying
SOURCE SUMMARY
Surveyor-in-training definition indicates graduates from approved 4-year surveying curriculum accredited by the board who pass fundamental surveying examination
Requirements at a Glance
Visual summary of what this pathway requires
Education
ABET
Bachelor
Exams
FS PS
Education Requirements
Type Parameters Required Source Citation Notes
EDUCATION
degree_level: BS
discipline: surveying
accreditation: EAC/ABET
years: 4
Required
New Jersey Statutes - Professional Engineer and Land Surveyor
N.J.S.A. 45:8 - Definition (l) 'surveyor-in-training'; P.L. 1938, c.342 (C.45:8-35)
Graduate in an approved surveying curriculum of four years or more from a school or college accredited by the board as of satisfactory standing. Land surveyor defined as person educated in principles of mathematics, related physical and applied sciences, and relevant requirements of law
90% confidence
Examination Requirements
Two-tier examination process: FS for surveyor-in-training status, PS for full licensure
Type Parameters Required Source Citation Notes
EXAM
exam: FS
Required
New Jersey Statutes - Professional Engineer and Land Surveyor
N.J.S.A. 45:8 - Definition (l) 'surveyor-in-training'; P.L. 1938, c.342 (C.45:8-35)
Successfully passed an examination in the fundamental surveying subjects, approved by the board
95% confidence
EXAM
exam: PS
Required
New Jersey Statutes - Professional Engineer and Land Surveyor
N.J.S.A. 45:8 - Professional Land Surveyor licensure requirements
PS examination required for full licensure (referenced in context)
85% confidence