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Geophysicist - Graduation with a major in geophysical science or any other discipline which in the opinion of the Board are relevant to geophysics, or completion of at least  30 semester hours in courses which in the opinion of the Board are relevant to geophysics. (at least 24 semester hours shall be upper division or graduate courses).

Geologist-in-Training (GIT) - None.

Geologist (PG) - Five years of total "professional geologic work" experience. One-half year of professional geologic work experience per year of undergraduate studies in a geological science (maximum 24 months), and up to an additional 12 months of professional geologic work experience for graduate course work in a geological science or teaching in a geological science at a college level may be applied towards the five year requirement. Additional professional geologic work experience will be prorated based upon an applicant's professional geologic work in a "responsible position".

Certified Engineering Geologist (CEG) - Must be licensed in California as a PG and must have at least seven years of "professional geologic work" experience. One-half year of experience per year of undergraduate studies in a geological science (maximum 24 months), and up to an additional 12 months of experience for graduate course work in a geological science or teaching in a geological science at a college level may be applied towards the seven year requirement. Additional professional geologic work experience will be prorated based upon an applicant's professional geologic work in a "responsible position"; at least 36 months of non-educational experience must be in engineering geology and must be gained under the supervision of a CEG or Professional Civil Engineer.

Certified Hydrogeologist (CHG) - Must be licensed in California as a PG and must have at least seven years of "professional geologic work" experience. One-half year of experience per year of undergraduate studies in a geological science (maximum 24 months), and up to an additional 12 months of experience for graduate course work in a geological science or teaching in a geological science at a college level may be applied towards the seven year requirement. Additional professional geologic work experience will be prorated based upon an applicant's professional geologic work in a "responsible position"; at least 36 months of non-educational experience must be in hydrogeology and must be gained under the supervision of a PG or CHG.

Geophysicist (PGP) - Seven years of total "professional geophysical work". One-half year of "professional geophysical work" experience per year of undergraduate studies in a geophysical science (maximum 24 months), and up to an additional 24 months of "professional geophysical work" experience for graduate course work in a geophysical science or teaching in a geophysical science at a college level may be applied towards the seven year requirement. Additional "professional geophysical work" experience will be prorated based upon an applicant's "professional geophysical work" in a "responsible position".

Professional Geologist - ASBOG^® Fundamentals of Geology, ASBOG^® Practice of Geology, and a California Specific Examination testing the applicants knowledge of state laws and regulations and of the seismicity and geology unique to California.

Licensed Professional Geophysicist, Engineering Geologist and Hydrogeologist specialty certifications are California examinations.

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Any applicant licensed in another state or country passing the ASBOG^® FG and PG examinations on or after November 1, 1996 if he/she meets California education and experience requirements, and passes the California Specific Examination (CSE).

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Colorado

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Currently, Colorado does not require licensure or registration of geologists. Colorado Revised Statutes do require that geologic reports be prepared or authorized by a professional geologist.  Professional Geologist is a term defined in Colorado statutes.  The references for these laws are shown here.

34-1-201 Definitions. As used in this Part Two, unless the context otherwise requires:

(1) "Geologist" means a person engaged in the practice of geology.

(2) "Geology" means the science which treats "of the earth" in general, the earth's processes and its history, investigations of the earth's crust and the rocks and other materials which compose it, and the applied science of utilizing knowledge of the earth's history, processes, constituent rocks, minerals, liquids, gasses, and other materials for the use of mankind.

(3) "Professional geologist" is a person who is a graduate of an institution of higher education which is accredited by a regional or national accrediting agency, with a minimum of 30 semester or 45 quarter hours of undergraduate or graduate work in a field of geology and whose post-baccalaureate training has been in the field of geology with a specific record of an additional five years of geological experience to include no more than two years of graduate work.

34-1-202 Reports containing geologic information. Any report required by law or by rule and regulation and prepared as a result of, or based on, a geologic study or on geologic data or which contains information relating to geology, as defined in section 34-1-201 (2) and which is to be presented to or is prepared for any state agency, political subdivision of the state or recognized state or local board or commission shall be prepared or approved by a professional geologist, as defined in section 34-1-201 (3).

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Connecticut

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Partial Certification - License is required for environmental professionals, including geologists, who are engaged in the investigation and remediation of certain parcels on which hazardous waste and/or petroleum contamination exists and will verify that such activities have been undertaken and accomplished according to state standards, requirements, and regulations.

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Delaware

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customerservice.dpr@state.de.us

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Seven members; Four professionals (State Geologist is ex-officio) and two public members and one open chair.

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Major in geology or 30 hours of geology or sub-disciplines of which 24 credits are third-or fourth-year courses or graduate courses

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The applicant must have received a degree from an accredited college or university with a major in geology; or has completed 30 credit hours of geology or its sub-disciplines, of which 24 credits are third or fourth year courses or graduate courses, passed the ASBOG^® examination with a minimum score of 70% if licensed after June 17, 1998; have practiced for a minimum of two (2) years after licensure in the jurisdiction from which that applicant is applying for licensure and acquired five (5) years of experience, or its equivalent, in geologic work, and have a license in good standing.

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