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Professional Geologist
License Description An applicant for licensure as a Professional Geologist must: Successfully complete at least thirty (30) semester hours or forty-five (45) quarter hours of course work in geology, culminating in a baccalaureate or advanced degree. Have engaged in professional geological work consisting of some combination of the following: 5 years of teaching geology as a faculty member at the college or university level. 5 years of postdoctoral research in geology, geophysics, geochemistry, geological engineering, or geotechnical engineering at an accredited college or university. 5 years of geological work performed under the supervision of, or in collaboration with, a licensed professional geologist. 7 years of professional geological work, with certain educational criteria qualifying towards accumulation of the required number of years of professional geological work. Not have engaged in any unethical conduct. Present 3 letters of reference from persons in a geoscience profession. Achieve passing scores on the Association of State Boards of Geology (ASBOG) examination.
Licensing Agency
Indiana Board of Licensure for Professional Geologists
Indiana Geological Survey
Indiana University
420 N. Walnut St.
Bloomington, IN 47404
(812) 855 7636
igwsinfo@indiana.edu
Active Status Active
Certification Certification required
Continuing Education No continuing education requirement to maintain license
Criminal Record No criminal record prohibitions
Education Degree required
Exam Third-party exam required
License Type Stand-alone license
License Updated 05/06/2021

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