Not Nitpicking On State And ABET Degree ?
State Boards have to deal with specific language in state laws that have not been updated or updated properly. If a program is not an exact fit, individual evaluation is required.
Most states have alternate methods in dealing with the requirements. PA has an Old Law for those whose degree or start of experience predate the New Law. In each Law there are experience only options, AS Surveying Degree, BS Surveying Degree and BS Civil Engineering degree with surveying credits.
The main difference is that under the Old Law one can qualify to take the FS and PS at the same time. Under the New Law one qualifies and takes the FS, gains experience after the FS and then reapplies for the PS. That is 8 basic ways and there are permutations.
Other state can be even more confusing with a Surveying Certificate (about 1/2 an AS) thrown into the mix.
States with s BS Surveying only requirement can be the most severe. New Jersey requires a BS with 45 credit hours of surveying. I got sidetracked after 42 credits and even with 3 more credits, NJIT would require 6 additional credits in non surveying courses. I believe 1/2 the BS programs do not require 45 credits, but some are close.
Paul in PA
> That sounds like another state I've had unpleasant dealings with. The problem with it is there are too many yankees.
the board of licensure probably noticed that huge chip on your shoulder and toss the app in the trash.
> The kicker is that I have a degree from an ABET accredited school in surveying. So apparently this particular board doesn't recognize ABET and is instead going to comb through my transcript and see if I am worthy of licensure.
Is this a matter of engineering accreditation versus engineering technology accreditation?
If so, you are fortunate they will even review your course work for consideration.
