PE — Non-ABET Evaluation Pathway
Detailed licensing requirements and pathways
SOURCE SUMMARY
Ohio Revised Code Section 4733.11(A)(2) - Non-accredited engineering degree pathway requiring 8 years experience and passage of FE and PE examinations
Requirements at a Glance
Visual summary of what this pathway requires
Education
ABET
Bachelor
Exams
FE
PE
Experience
8.0 years
Professional practice
Education, Experience, and Examination Requirements
Pathway for applicants with non-ABET accredited engineering degrees requiring additional experience
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
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EDUCATION
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degree_level:
BS
discipline:
engineering
accreditation:
EAC/ABET
duration_years:
4
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Required
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Ohio Revised Code Chapter 4733 - Professional Engineers and Surveyors |
Section 4733.11(A)(2)(a) - Graduation from a college curriculum in engineering of four years or more that is not accredited
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Interpreted to mean baccalaureate degree in engineering not accredited by ABET, including recently developed programs or foreign schools evaluated as substantially equivalent
100% confidence
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EXAM
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exam:
FE
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Required
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Ohio Revised Code Chapter 4733 - Professional Engineers and Surveyors |
Section 4733.11(A)(2)(c) and 4733.13(A) - Fundamentals of engineering examination required
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May be taken after completing required education or during concluding term. Must pass FE before taking PE exam per Section 4733.11(J)
100% confidence
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EXPERIENCE
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years_required:
8.0
progressive:
True
under_pe_ps_supervision:
True
post_degree_required:
True
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Required
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Ohio Revised Code Chapter 4733 - Professional Engineers and Surveyors |
Section 4733.11(A)(2)(b) - Eight years or more of practical experience in engineering work completed in addition to, and not overlapping in time, any school work
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Not more than 2 years may be before graduation but after completion of second year of college. Experience must indicate competence to be placed in responsible charge. Graduate MS degree may count for 1 year per Rule 4733-9-02(G)
100% confidence
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EXAM
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exam:
PE
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Required
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Ohio Revised Code Chapter 4733 - Professional Engineers and Surveyors |
Section 4733.11(A)(2)(c) and 4733.13(B) - Principles and practice of engineering examination required
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Tests knowledge of the branch of engineering in which applicant specializes. Cannot take until FE is passed per Section 4733.11(J)
100% confidence
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