PS — Surveying Degree Pathway
Detailed licensing requirements and pathways
SOURCE SUMMARY
ABET-accredited 4-year surveying curriculum, passage of FS, PS, and PA state-specific exams, with LSIT certification
Requirements at a Glance
Visual summary of what this pathway requires
Education
ABET
Bachelor
Exams
FS
PS
LAW
ABET Surveying Degree Requirements
Standard pathway for PS licensure with ABET-accredited 4-year surveying degree. Requires LSIT certification before PS exam.
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
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EDUCATION
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degree_level:
BS
discipline:
land surveying
accreditation:
EAC/ABET
years:
4
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Required
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Pennsylvania Engineer, Land Surveyor and Geologist Registration Law - Professional Licensure Requirements |
Section 2: Land Surveyor-in-Training Certification Requirements - Education Requirements for LSIT, Item 2
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Graduation from an undergraduate 4-year surveying curriculum in the United States accredited by ABET
100% confidence
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EXAM
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exam:
FS
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Required
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Pennsylvania Engineer, Land Surveyor and Geologist Registration Law - Professional Licensure Requirements |
Section 2: Examination Requirements for LSIT, Item 1
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Achieve a passing score on the NCEES Fundamentals of Surveying (FS) examination for LSIT certification
100% confidence
|
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EXAM
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exam:
PS
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Required
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Pennsylvania Engineer, Land Surveyor and Geologist Registration Law - Professional Licensure Requirements |
Section 2: Examination Requirements, Item 2
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Achieve a passing score on the NCEES Principles and Practice of Surveying (PS) examination
100% confidence
|
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EXAM
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exam:
LAW
jurisdiction_specific:
True
state:
Pennsylvania
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Required
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Pennsylvania Engineer, Land Surveyor and Geologist Registration Law - Professional Licensure Requirements |
Section 2: Examination Requirements, Item 4
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Achieve a passing score on the Pennsylvania State Specific Land Surveying examination (PLS)
100% confidence
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