Professional licensure in geological sciences and engineering
Below is information regarding educational requirements for certification and licensure in geology and engineering as it pertains to our degree programs in geological sciences and engineering. We encourage you to contact the licensing board for individual states you wish to apply to if you are interested in seeking certification as a Geologist-in-Training, Engineer-in-Training/Engineering Intern, as well as understanding the future steps needed to obtain licensure or registration in these fields.
| State/territory | Meets the educational requirements for certification as a Geologist-in-Training/Intern* | Meets the educational requirements for licensure as a Professional Geologist? | State licensing agency | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Yes | Yes | Alabama Board of Licensure for Professional Geologists | (334) 420-7236 |
| Alaska | No certification process** | Yes | Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development | (907) 465-2550 |
| Arizona | Yes | Yes | Arizona Board of Technical Registration | (602) 364-4930 |
| Arkansas | Yes | Yes | Arkansas State Board of Registration for Professional Geologists | (501) 683-0150 |
| California | Yes | Yes | California Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists | (916) 999-3600 |
| Colorado | No certification process** | No licensing process** | Colorado Geological Survey | (303) 384-2655 |
| Connecticut | No certification process** | No licensing process** | Connecticut Geological Survey | Email Connecticut Geological Survey |
| Delaware | No certification process** | Yes | Delaware Division of Professional Regulation | (302) 744-4500 |
| District of Columbia | No certification process** | No licensing process** | N/A | N/A |
| Florida | Yes | Yes | Florida Board of Professional Geologists | (850) 487-1395 |
| Georgia | No certification process** | Yes | Georgia Board of Geologists | (404) 656-2881 |
| Guam | No certification process** | No licensing process** | N/A | N/A |
| Hawaii | No certification process** | No licensing process** | N/A | N/A |
| Idaho | No certification process** | Yes | Idaho Board of Registration for Professional Geologists | (208) 334-3233 |
| Illinois | No certification process** | Yes | Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation | (888) 473-4858 |
| Indiana | No certification process** | Yes | Indiana Board of Licensure for Professional Geologists | (812) 855-7428 |
| Iowa | No certification process** | No licensing process** | Iowa Geological Survey | (319) 335-1575 |
| Kansas | Yes | Yes | Kansas State Board of Technical Professions | (785) 296-3053 |
| Kentucky | Yes | Yes | Kentucky Board of Registration for Professional Geologists | (502) 892-4261 |
| Louisiana | Yes | Yes | Louisiana Board of Professional Geoscientists | (225) 505-3766 |
| Maine | No certification process** | Yes | Maine Board of Licensure of Geologists and Soil Scientists | (207) 624-8672 |
| Maryland | No certification process** | No licensing process** | Maryland Geological Survey | (410) 554-5500 |
| Massachusetts | No certification process** | No licensing process** | Massachusetts Geological Survey | (413) 545-4814 |
| Michigan | No certification process** | No licensing process** | Michigan Geological Survey | (269) 387-8649 |
| Minnesota | Yes | Yes | Minnesota Board of Architecture, Engineering, Land Surveying, Landscape Architecture, Geoscience, and Interior Design (AELSLAGID) | (651) 296-2388 |
| Mississippi | Yes | Yes | Mississippi State Board of Registered Professional Geologists | (601) 354-6370 |
| Missouri | Yes | Yes | Missouri Board of Geologist Registration | (573) 526-7625 |
| Montana | No certification process** | No licensing process** | Montana Bureau of Mines and Geology | (406) 496-4167 |
| Nebraska | Yes | Yes | Nebraska Board of Geologists | (402) 471-8383 |
| Nevada | No certification process** | No licensing process** | Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology | (775) 784-6691 |
| New Hampshire | No certification process** | Yes | New Hampshire Board of Professional Geologists | (603) 271-2152 |
| New Jersey | No certification process** | No licensing process** | New Jersey Geological and Water Survey | (609) 292-1185 |
| New Mexico | No certification process** | No licensing process** | New Mexico Bureau of Geology and Mineral Resources | (575) 835-5490 |
| New York | Yes | Yes | New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions |
(518) 474-3817 Press 1, then extension 570 |
| North Carolina | Yes | Yes | North Carolina Board for Licensing of Geologists | (919) 850-9669 |
| North Dakota | No certification process** | No licensing process** | North Dakota Geological Society | Email North Dakota Geological Society |
| Ohio | No certification process** | No licensing process** | Ohio Division of Geological Survey | (614) 265-6576 |
| Oklahoma | No certification process** | No licensing process** | Oklahoma Geological Survey | (405) 325-3031 |
| Oregon | Yes | Yes | Oregon State Board of Geologist Examiners | (503) 566-2837 |
| Pennsylvania | Yes | Yes | Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists | (717) 783-7049 |
| Puerto Rico | Yes | Yes | Puerto Rico Board of Examiners of Geologists |
(787) 722-2122 Extension 4308 or 4309 |
| Rhode Island | No certification process** | No licensing process** | Rhode Island Geological Survey | (401) 874-2265 |
| South Carolina | No certification process** | Yes | Board of Registration for Geologists | (803) 896-4575 |
| South Dakota | No certification process** | No licensing process** | South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources | (605) 677-5227 |
| Tennessee | No certification process** | Yes | Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance | (615) 741-2241 |
| Texas | Yes | Yes | Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists | (512) 936-4408 |
| Utah | No certification process** | Yes | Utah Department of Commerce, Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing | (801) 530-6628 |
| Vermont | No certification process** | No licensing process** | Vermont Geological Survey | (802) 522-5401 |
| Virgin Islands | No certification process** | No licensing process** | N/A | N/A |
| Virginia | Yes | Yes | Board for Professional Soil Scientists, Wetland Professionals, and Geologists | (804) 367-8506 |
| Washington | No certification process** | Yes | Washington State Department of Licensing | (360) 664-1497 |
| West Virginia | No certification process** | No licensing process** | West Virginia Geological and Economic Survey | (304) 594-2331 |
| Wisconsin | No certification process** | Yes | Wisconsin Board of Professional Geologists, Hydrologists and Soil Scientists | (608) 266-2112 |
| Wyoming | Yes | Yes | Wyoming Board of Professional Geologists | (307) 742-1118 |
*Certification as a Geologist-in-Training/Intern is optional in many states and may not be a required step in becoming a licensed professional geologist. Reach out to the licensing agency of the state in which you plan to seek licensure for more information.
**As of the time of publishing, the University has determined to the best of its ability that this state does not have a certification/licensing process for professional geologists. If you intend to practice in this state, please reach out to the appropriate state agency for more information on occupational regulations.
Last updated/reviewed: 1/5/24
*Certification as an Engineer-in-Training/Intern is optional in many states and may not be a required step in becoming a licensed Professional Engineer. Reach out to the licensing agency of the state in which you plan to seek licensure for more information.
**As of the time of publishing, the University has determined to the best of its ability that this state does not have a certification process for Engineers-in-Training/Interns. If you intend to practice in this state, please reach out to the appropriate state agency for more information on occupational regulations.
Last updated/reviewed: 1/5/24