PS — Surveying Degree Pathway
Detailed licensing requirements and pathways
SOURCE SUMMARY
Ohio Revised Code Section 4733.11(B)(1) - Approved surveying curriculum pathway requiring 4-year degree, 4 years experience including 2 years boundary work under PS supervision, and passage of FS and PS examinations
Requirements at a Glance
Visual summary of what this pathway requires
Education
ABET
Bachelor
Exams
FS
PS
Experience
4.0 years
Professional practice
Education, Experience, and Examination Requirements
Primary pathway for PS licensure with approved surveying curriculum
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
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EDUCATION
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degree_level:
BS
discipline:
surveying
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(B)(1)(a) - Graduation from an approved curriculum in surveying of four years or more in a recognized school or college
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Approved curriculum means one accredited by related accreditation committee of ABET, Inc., or approved by board per Section 4733.11(D)
100% confidence
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EXAM
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exam:
FS
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Required
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Ohio Revised Code Chapter 4733 - Professional Engineers and Surveyors |
Section 4733.11(B)(1)(c) and 4733.13(A) - Fundamentals of surveying examination required
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May be taken after completing required education or during concluding term. Must pass FS before taking PS exam per Section 4733.11(J)
100% confidence
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EXPERIENCE
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years_required:
4.0
progressive:
True
under_pe_ps_supervision:
True
post_degree_years:
2
boundary_survey_years:
2
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Required
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Ohio Revised Code Chapter 4733 - Professional Engineers and Surveyors |
Section 4733.11(B)(1)(b) - Four years or more of surveying office and field experience completed in addition to, and not overlapping in time, any school work, at least two years after college graduation, with at least two of the four years in surveying of land boundaries under direct supervision of professional surveyor
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At least 2 years must be after graduation. At least 2 of 4 years must be in land boundary surveying under direct PS supervision. PS may indicate in writing that applicant is competent for responsible charge
100% confidence
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EXAM
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exam:
PS
jurisdiction_specific:
True
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Required
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Ohio Revised Code Chapter 4733 - Professional Engineers and Surveyors |
Section 4733.11(B)(1)(c) and 4733.13(C) - Principles and practice of surveying examination shall test knowledge of surveying and the laws and practices applicable to the state of Ohio
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Ohio state-specific examination covering surveying and laws/practices applicable to Ohio. Cannot take until FS is passed per Section 4733.11(J)
100% confidence
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