KRS 322A.045: Qualifications for geologist-in-training.

The applicant for certification as a geologist -in-training shall demonstrate the following

as evidence that he or she is qualified:

(1) Successful completion of a minimum of 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, or geological or geotechnical

engineering from an accredited college or university. At the discretion of the board,

courses dealing with applied geological science given under the auspices of an

academic department other than geology may be considered toward fulfillment of

this requirement.

(2) A passing score on the board's examination in the fundamentals of geology. The

board may allow students enrolled in the fina l year of an approved undergraduate

program to take this examination. Upon passing the examination, the applicant may

apply to the board to be enrolled and receive a certificate as a geologist-in-training.