PS — Surveying Degree Pathway
Detailed licensing requirements and pathways
SOURCE SUMMARY
Four-year or bachelor degree in surveying approved by the board with minimum 30 hours of surveying courses, pass FS exam, 2 years experience in responsible charge, pass PS exam and West Virginia exam
Requirements at a Glance
Visual summary of what this pathway requires
Education
BOARD_APPROVED
Bachelor
Exams
FS
PS
LAW
Experience
2.0 years
Professional practice
Education, Examination, and Experience Requirements
§30-13A-8(a)(1) - Surveying degree pathway with 2 years responsible charge experience
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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EDUCATION
|
degree_level:
BS
discipline:
surveying
accreditation:
BOARD_APPROVED
coursework_hours:
30
coursework_description:
surveying or surveying-related courses
|
Required
|
West Virginia Code §30-13A - Land Surveyors |
§30-13A-8(a)(1)
|
Four-year degree or bachelor degree in surveying approved by the board, which degree must include a minimum of thirty hours of surveying or surveying-related courses
100% confidence
|
|
EXAM
|
exam:
FS
|
Required
|
West Virginia Code §30-13A - Land Surveyors |
§30-13A-8(a)(1)
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Must pass examination in the fundamentals of land surveying
100% confidence
|
|
EXPERIENCE
|
years_required:
2.0
responsible_charge:
True
under_pe_ps_supervision:
False
|
Required
|
West Virginia Code §30-13A - Land Surveyors |
§30-13A-8(a)(1)
|
Two years or more of experience in surveying in responsible charge
100% confidence
|
|
EXAM
|
exam:
PS
|
Required
|
West Virginia Code §30-13A - Land Surveyors |
§30-13A-8(a)(1)
|
Must pass examination in the principles and practice of land surveying
100% confidence
|
|
EXAM
|
exam:
LAW
jurisdiction_specific:
True
|
Required
|
West Virginia Code §30-13A - Land Surveyors |
§30-13A-8(a)(1)
|
Must pass the West Virginia examination
100% confidence
|