About the Requirements Matrix
Licensing requirements for professional geologists vary by state jurisdiction. This interactive grid compiles data from the official ASBOG Member Board Matrix (October 2022 edition). Use the filters below to search by state, view comity and comity authority guidelines, or list environmental and research exemption classes.
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| Geol | Eng | Waiver | Hrs | Exp | Lieu | Grad | Spec | Geoph | FG | PG | State | GIT | Ethics | Comity | Temp | PEs | Waiver | Fed | State | Local | Eng | Teach | Res | Other | Pet | Min | Pub | Non-Pub | |
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Legend & Notes:
Y Required for registration
AS ASBOG® Examination Required
X Exempt from regulation
Footnotes: 1 Licensees 65 and older are exempt. 2 Voluntary program. 3 ABET accredited program required. * Credit hours denote semester credit hours.
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