PS — Related Degree + Coursework Pathway
Detailed licensing requirements and pathways
SOURCE SUMMARY
Alternative pathway for professional land surveyor with associate's degree in land surveying or related field with surveying credits
Requirements at a Glance
Visual summary of what this pathway requires
Education
OTHER
Bachelor
Exams
FS
PS
LAW
Experience
6.0 years
Professional practice
Alternative Education Requirements
In lieu of bachelor's degree, applicant may qualify with associate's degree in land surveying, or associate's or higher in engineering/math/related science with land surveying credits per §7206-a(2)(b)
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
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EDUCATION
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degree_level:
AS
discipline:
land surveying or engineering/math/related science
coursework_hours_surveying:
True
accreditation:
OTHER
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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)(b), §68.2(a)
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Associate's degree in land surveying, OR associate's degree or higher in engineering, math, or related science with credits in land surveying acceptable to the department. Each year of college study may be credited toward experience to maximum of four years.
95% confidence
|
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EXAM
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exam:
FS
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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-a), §7206-a(4)
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Fundamentals of Surveying examination required for intern land surveyor certification
98% confidence
|
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EXPERIENCE
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years_required:
6.0
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 up to 2 years credited for associate's degree = approximately 6 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.
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 required
98% confidence
|
|
EXAM
|
exam:
LAW
jurisdiction_specific:
True
|
Required
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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
98% confidence
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