PS — Surveying Degree Pathway
Detailed licensing requirements and pathways
SOURCE SUMMARY
Standard pathway for professional land surveyor with bachelor's degree in land surveying
Requirements at a Glance
Visual summary of what this pathway requires
Education
ABET
Bachelor
Exams
FS
PS
LAW
Experience
4.0 years
Professional practice
Education, Experience, and Examination Requirements
Applicant must complete bachelor's degree in land surveying, qualifying experience, and pass FS, PS, and NY State-specific examinations per §7206-a and §68.2
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
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EDUCATION
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degree_level:
BS
discipline:
land surveying
accreditation:
EAC/ABET
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Required
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New York State Education Law - Articles 145-147: Engineering, Land Surveying and Geology |
§7206-a(2), §68.2(a)
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Bachelor's or higher degree based on a program in land surveying. Each year of college study in land surveying may be accepted in lieu of one year of experience to a maximum of four years.
95% confidence
|
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EXAM
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exam:
FS
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Required
|
New York State Education Law - Articles 145-147: Engineering, Land Surveying and Geology |
§7206-a(2-a), §7206-a(4)
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Fundamentals of Surveying examination - Part A of 14-hour national examination. Upon successful completion, intern land surveyor identification card issued.
98% confidence
|
|
EXPERIENCE
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years_required:
4.0
progressive:
True
under_pe_ps_supervision:
True
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Required
|
New York State Education Law - Articles 145-147: Engineering, Land Surveying and Geology |
§7206-a(3), §68.2(b)
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Equivalent of 8 years of land surveying experience, less 4 years credited for bachelor's degree = 4 years required. Must include: 50% in charge of work related to property conveyance/boundary line determination; adequate experience in technical field aspects; adequate experience in charge of office aspects; experience in legal aspects; adequate direct supervision by licensed land surveyor; at least 2 years on projects requiring knowledge of US surveying codes and practices. All experience must be completed prior to April 3, 2029.
95% confidence
|
|
EXAM
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exam:
PS
|
Required
|
New York State Education Law - Articles 145-147: Engineering, Land Surveying and Geology |
§7206-a(4)
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Principles and Practice of Surveying examination - Part B of 14-hour national examination. Minimum 8 years education/experience credit required.
98% confidence
|
|
EXAM
|
exam:
LAW
jurisdiction_specific:
True
|
Required
|
New York State Education Law - Articles 145-147: Engineering, Land Surveying and Geology |
§7206-a(4), Examination Requirements
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2-hour New York State-specific examination required for land surveyor licensure
98% confidence
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