PS — Experience-Based Pathway
Detailed licensing requirements and pathways
LICENSE GRADE
Professional Surveyor
STATUS
current
EFFECTIVE DATE
2024
BASELINE MAPPING
UT-PS-EXP
SOURCE SUMMARY
Utah Code Section 58-22-302(3): Experience-based pathway for applicants without surveying or related science degree, requiring completion of coursework/training meeting minimum standards, FS and PS examinations, 8 years progressive experience under licensed PS supervision, and board interview.
Requirements at a Glance
Visual summary of what this pathway requires
Education
OTHER
Bachelor
Exams
FS PS
Experience
8.0 years
Professional practice
Additional
• Ethics
Education, Experience, and Examination Requirements
Type Parameters Required Source Citation Notes
EDUCATION
coursework_only: True
minimum_standards: True
discipline: land surveying
degree_level: UNSPECIFIED
accreditation: OTHER
Required
Utah Code Title 58 Chapter 22 - Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors Licensing Act
Section 58-22-302(3)(c)(iii)
For applicants without degree in land surveying or related science, completion of coursework or training that meets or exceeds minimum standards of knowledge and experience in land surveying as established by rule 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: 8.0
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)(ii)
Progressive practical work experience in land surveying of at least 8 years under supervision of licensed professional land surveyor, occurring after completion of coursework/training 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