PS — Surveying Degree Pathway
Detailed licensing requirements and pathways
LICENSE GRADE
Professional Surveyor
STATUS
current
EFFECTIVE DATE
2024
BASELINE MAPPING
UT-PS-ABET
SOURCE SUMMARY
Utah Code Section 58-22-302(3): ABET-accredited land surveying degree pathway requiring baccalaureate degree from EAC/ABET accredited program, FS and PS examinations, 4 years progressive experience under licensed PS supervision, and board interview.
Requirements at a Glance
Visual summary of what this pathway requires
Education
ABET
Bachelor
Exams
FS PS
Experience
4.0 years
Professional practice
Additional
• Ethics
Education, Experience, and Examination Requirements
Type Parameters Required Source Citation Notes
EDUCATION
degree_level: BS
discipline: land surveying
accreditation: EAC/ABET
Required
Utah Code Title 58 Chapter 22 - Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors Licensing Act
Section 58-22-302(3)(c)(i)
Baccalaureate degree or higher from EAC/ABET accredited land surveying program or substantially equivalent as determined by division in collaboration with board
100% confidence
EXAM
exam: FS
Required
Utah Code Title 58 Chapter 22 - Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors Licensing Act
Section 58-22-302(3)(d)(i)
Fundamentals of land surveying examination approved by division in collaboration with board
100% confidence
EXAM
exam: PS
Required
Utah Code Title 58 Chapter 22 - Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors Licensing Act
Section 58-22-302(3)(d)(ii)
Principles and practice of land surveying examination approved by division in collaboration with board, or Utah State specific land surveying examination
100% confidence
EXPERIENCE
years_required: 4.0
progressive: True
under_pe_ps_supervision: True
Required
Utah Code Title 58 Chapter 22 - Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors Licensing Act
Section 58-22-302(3)(e)(i)
Progressive practical work experience in land surveying of at least 4 years under supervision of licensed professional land surveyor, occurring after completion of degree requirements
100% confidence
ETHICS
board_interview: True
state_law_knowledge: True
Required
Utah Code Title 58 Chapter 22 - Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors Licensing Act
Section 58-22-302(3)(f)
Meet with board and demonstrate knowledge of laws regulating professional land surveying practice in Utah and ability to competently engage in practice. Waived if applicant holds current license from jurisdiction with substantially equal requirements or upon board recommendation.
100% confidence