2012 Indiana Code
TITLE 25. PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
ARTICLE 17.6. PROFESSIONAL GEOLOGISTS
CHAPTER 4. REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATION

IC 25-17.6-4
Chapter 4. Requirements for Certification

IC 25-17.6-4-1
Course work; experience; passing score on examination
Sec. 1. To qualify for licensure, an applicant must meet all of the following requirements:
(1) Successful completion of at least thirty (30) semester hours or forty-five (45) quarter hours of course work in geology, culminating in a baccalaureate or advanced degree in geology, geophysics, geochemistry, geological engineering, or geotechnical engineering from an accredited college or university. At the discretion of the board, courses dealing with applied geological science that are given under the auspices of an academic department other than geology may be considered toward the fulfillment of this requirement.
(2) Experience in professional geological work consisting of one (1) of the following:
(A) Five (5) years of teaching geology as a faculty member at the college or university level.
(B) Five (5) years of geological research by an applicant at the college or university level.
(C) Five (5) years of geological work performed under the supervision of, or in collaboration with, a licensed professional geologist.
(D) Seven (7) years of geological work that is acceptable to the board.
(3) A passing score on an examination required by the board that has been designed to demonstrate that the applicant has the necessary knowledge and skill to exercise the responsibilities of the public practice of geology.
As added by P.L.161-1996, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.17-1999, SEC.16.

IC 25-17.6-4-2
Years of experience; credits toward
Sec. 2. In counting years of experience under section 1(2) of this chapter, the board may give one (1) year of credit each for a master's degree or doctoral degree in geology, geophysics, geochemistry, geological engineering, or geotechnical engineering.
As added by P.L.161-1996, SEC.2.

IC 25-17.6-4-3
Credit subject to evaluation and approval by board
Sec. 3. Credit toward the experience and education requirements described in this chapter is subject to evaluation and approval by the board.
As added by P.L.161-1996, SEC.2.

IC 25-17.6-4-4 Documentation of competency and integrity
Sec. 4. The board may require documentation of competency and integrity.
As added by P.L.161-1996, SEC.2.

IC 25-17.6-4-5
Licensure in different state
Sec. 5. Upon application, licensure may be provided to a person who is licensed or certified as a geologist in a state that has standards for licensure or certification at least equal to those for licensure under this chapter, as determined by the board.
As added by P.L.161-1996, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.17-1999, SEC.17.

IC 25-17.6-4-6
Administrative review of determination
Sec. 6. A person seeking licensure as a licensed professional geologist who is aggrieved by a determination of the board under this chapter may request administrative review under IC 25-17.6-9.
As added by P.L.161-1996, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.17-1999, SEC.18.

IC 25-17.6-4-7
Application fee; deposit in fund
Sec. 7. (a) An applicant for licensure shall pay a nonrefundable fee established by regulation of the board.
(b) All fees paid to and collected by the board under this section and IC 25-17.6-5 shall be deposited in a fund under the jurisdiction of the board.
(c) The survey shall be:
(1) designated to collect and disburse funds represented by the fees described in subsection (b); and
(2) required to execute a bond, with corporate surety, in an amount to be determined by the board.
As added by P.L.161-1996, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.17-1999, SEC.19.

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