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 | (334) 420-7236 | |
| Alaska | No certification process** | Yes | (907) 465-2550 | |
| Arizona | Yes | Yes | (602) 364-4930 | |
| Arkansas | Yes | Yes | (501) 683-0150 | |
| California | Yes | Yes | (916) 999-3600 | |
| Colorado | No certification process** | No licensing process** | (303) 384-2655 | |
| Connecticut | No certification process** | No licensing process** | Email Connecticut Geological Survey | |
| Delaware | No certification process** | Yes | (302) 744-4500 | |
| District of Columbia | No certification process** | No licensing process** | N/A | N/A |
| Florida | Yes | Yes | (850) 487-1395 | |
| Georgia | No certification process** | Yes | (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 | (208) 334-3233 | |
| Illinois | No certification process** | Yes | (888) 473-4858 | |
| Indiana | No certification process** | Yes | (812) 855-7428 | |
| Iowa | No certification process** | No licensing process** | (319) 335-1575 | |
| Kansas | Yes | Yes | (785) 296-3053 | |
| Kentucky | Yes | Yes | (502) 892-4261 | |
| Louisiana | Yes | Yes | (225) 505-3766 | |
| Maine | No certification process** | Yes | (207) 624-8672 | |
| Maryland | No certification process** | No licensing process** | (410) 554-5500 | |
| Massachusetts | No certification process** | No licensing process** | (413) 545-4814 | |
| Michigan | No certification process** | No licensing process** | (269) 387-8649 | |
| Minnesota | Yes | Yes | (651) 296-2388 | |
| Mississippi | Yes | Yes | (601) 354-6370 | |
| Missouri | Yes | Yes | (573) 526-7625 | |
| Montana | No certification process** | No licensing process** | (406) 496-4167 | |
| Nebraska | Yes | Yes | (402) 471-8383 | |
| Nevada | No certification process** | No licensing process** | (775) 784-6691 | |
| New Hampshire | No certification process** | Yes | (603) 271-2152 | |
| New Jersey | No certification process** | No licensing process** | (609) 292-1185 | |
| New Mexico | No certification process** | No licensing process** | (575) 835-5490 | |
| New York | Yes | Yes |
(518) 474-3817 Press 1, then extension 570 |
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| North Carolina | Yes | Yes | (919) 850-9669 | |
| North Dakota | No certification process** | No licensing process** | Email North Dakota Geological Society | |
| Ohio | No certification process** | No licensing process** | (614) 265-6576 | |
| Oklahoma | No certification process** | No licensing process** | (405) 325-3031 | |
| Oregon | Yes | Yes | (503) 566-2837 | |
| Pennsylvania | Yes | Yes | (717) 783-7049 | |
| Puerto Rico | Yes | Yes |
(787) 722-2122 Extension 4308 or 4309 |
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| Rhode Island | No certification process** | No licensing process** | (401) 874-2265 | |
| South Carolina | No certification process** | Yes | (803) 896-4575 | |
| South Dakota | No certification process** | No licensing process** | (605) 677-5227 | |
| Tennessee | No certification process** | Yes | (615) 741-2241 | |
| Texas | Yes | Yes | (512) 936-4408 | |
| Utah | No certification process** | Yes | (801) 530-6628 | |
| Vermont | No certification process** | No licensing process** | (802) 522-5401 | |
| Virgin Islands | No certification process** | No licensing process** | N/A | N/A |
| Virginia | Yes | Yes | (804) 367-8506 | |
| Washington | No certification process** | Yes | (360) 664-1497 | |
| West Virginia | No certification process** | No licensing process** | (304) 594-2331 | |
| Wisconsin | No certification process** | Yes | (608) 266-2112 | |
| Wyoming | Yes | Yes | (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
| State/territory | Meets the educational requirements for certification as an Engineer Intern/In-Training* | Meets the educational requirements for licensure as a Professional Engineer? | State licensing agency | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Yes | Yes | (334) 242-5568 | |
| Alaska | No Certification Process** | Yes | (907) 465-2550 | |
| Arizona | Yes | Yes | (602) 364-4930 | |
| Arkansas | Yes | Yes | (501) 682-2824 | |
| California | Yes | Yes (PG & CEG) | (916) 999-3600 | |
| Colorado | Yes | Yes | (303) 894-7800 | |
| Connecticut | Yes | Yes | (860) 713-6100 | |
| Delaware | No Certification Process** | Yes | (302) 323-4588 | |
| District of Columbia | No Certification Process** | Yes | (202) 442-4320 | |
| Florida | Yes | Yes | (850) 521-0500 | |
| Georgia | Yes | Yes | (844) 753-7825 | |
| Guam | Yes | Yes | (671) 646-3115 | |
| Hawaii | No Certification Process** | Yes | (808) 586-3000 | |
| Idaho | Yes | Yes | (208) 334-3233 | |
| Illinois | Yes | Yes | 1 (888) 473-4858 | |
| Indiana | Yes | Yes | (800) 457-8283 | |
| Iowa | Yes | Yes | (515) 725-9022 | |
| Kansas | Yes | Yes | (785) 296-3053 | |
| Kentucky | Yes | Yes | (502) 573-2680 | |
| Louisiana | Yes | Yes | (225) 925-6291 | |
| Maine | Yes | Yes | (207) 287-3236 | |
| Maryland | Yes | Yes | (410) 230-6010 | |
| Massachusetts | Yes | Yes | (617) 701-8801 | |
| Michigan | No Certification Process** | Yes | (517) 241-0199 | |
| Minnesota | Yes | Yes | (651) 296-2388 | |
| Mississippi | Yes | Yes | (601) 359-6160 | |
| Missouri | Yes | Yes | (573) 751-0047 | |
| Montana | Yes | Yes | (406) 841-2360 | |
| Nebraska | Yes | Yes | (402) 471-2021 | |
| Nevada | Yes | Yes | (775) 688-1231 | |
| New Hampshire | Yes | Yes | (603) 271-2152 | |
| New Jersey | Yes | Yes | (973) 504-6460 | |
| New Mexico | Yes | Yes | (505) 476-4565 | |
| New York | Yes | Yes | (518) 474-3817, Press 1 then ext. 570 (voice) | |
| North Carolina | Yes | Yes | (919) 791-2000 | |
| North Dakota | Yes | Yes | (701) 258-0786 | |
| Ohio | Yes | Yes | (877) 644-6364 | |
| Oklahoma | Yes | Yes | (405) 521-2874 | |
| Oregon | Yes | Yes | (503) 362-2666 | |
| Pennsylvania | Yes | Yes | (717) 783-7049 | |
| Puerto Rico | Yes | Yes | (787) 722-2121 | |
| Rhode Island | Yes | Yes | (401) 889-5446 | |
| South Carolina | Yes | Yes | (803) 896-4422 | |
| South Dakota | Yes | Yes | (605) 394-2510 | |
| Tennessee | Yes | Yes | (615) 741-2241 | |
| Texas | Yes | Yes | (512) 440-7723 | |
| Utah | No Certification Process** | Yes | (801) 530-6628 | |
| Vermont | Yes | Yes | (802) 828-1505 | |
| Virgin Islands | Yes | Yes | (340) 713-3522 (St. Croix) (340) 714-3522 (St. Thomas) |
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| Virginia | Yes | Yes | (804) 367-8506 | |
| Washington | Yes | Yes | (360) 664-1575 | |
| West Virginia | Yes | Yes | (304) 558-3554 | |
| Wisconsin | Yes | Yes | (608) 266-2112 | |
| Wyoming | Yes | Yes | (307) 777-6155 |
*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