PE — Non-ABET Evaluation Pathway
Detailed licensing requirements and pathways
SOURCE SUMMARY
Substantially equivalent engineering curriculum evaluated by board - Section 40-22-220(B)(2)
Requirements at a Glance
Visual summary of what this pathway requires
Education
BOARD_APPROVED
Bachelor
Exams
FE
PE
Experience
1.0 year
Professional practice
References
3
References
Education Requirement
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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EDUCATION
|
degree_level:
BS
discipline:
engineering
accreditation:
BOARD_APPROVED
|
Required
|
South Carolina Code of Laws Title 40 Chapter 22 - Engineers and Surveyors |
Section 40-22-220(B)(2) and Section 40-22-20(2)
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Graduation in a baccalaureate degree program and completion of an engineering curriculum found to be substantially equivalent to an engineering curriculum accredited by EAC/ABET
100% confidence
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Additional Experience Requirement
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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EXPERIENCE
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years_required:
1.0
progressive:
True
|
Required
|
South Carolina Code of Laws Title 40 Chapter 22 - Engineers and Surveyors |
Section 40-22-220(B)(2)
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A specific record of an additional one or more years of progressive practical experience of a character satisfactory to the board
100% confidence
|
Engineer-in-Training Certification
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
EXAM
|
exam:
FE
|
Required
|
South Carolina Code of Laws Title 40 Chapter 22 - Engineers and Surveyors |
Section 40-22-220(A) and (B)(2)
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Must be certified as an engineer-in-training as a prerequisite to licensure. NCEES FE examination required.
100% confidence
|
Professional Engineering Examination
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
EXAM
|
exam:
PE
|
Required
|
South Carolina Code of Laws Title 40 Chapter 22 - Engineers and Surveyors |
Section 40-22-220(B)(2)
|
NCEES PE examination required as prescribed by the board
100% confidence
|
Professional References
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
REFERENCES
|
count:
3
from_pe_ps_only:
True
|
Required
|
South Carolina Code of Laws Title 40 Chapter 22 - Engineers and Surveyors |
Section 40-22-230(A)(1)
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Application must contain no fewer than five references of whom three or more are licensed engineers having personal knowledge of the applicant's engineering experience
100% confidence
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