National
National
Completion of Ohio State’s Bachelor of Science in Earth Science program may qualify students to sit for the Association of State Boards of Geologist Exam.
Passage of the National Association of State Boards of Geology (ASBOG) examinations is a licensure requirement in all states that offer Professional Geologist license or registration. Educational requirements to sit for the examinations are established by the state licensure board and vary by state.
State
Alabama
Completion of Ohio State’s BA in Earth Sciences or BS in Earth Sciences program does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Geologist license in Alabama. Applicants must also obtain one (1) year of experience. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Board.
Alaska
Arizona
Completion of Ohio State’s BA in Earth Sciences or BS in Earth Sciences program does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Geologist license in Arizona. Applicants must also obtain forty-eight (48) months of experience. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Board.
Arkansas
Completion of Ohio State’s BA in Earth Sciences or BS in Earth Sciences program does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Geologist license in Arkansas. Applicants must also obtain seven (7) years of experience, three (3) of which include supervision. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Board.
California
Completion of Ohio State’s BA in Earth Sciences or BS in Earth Sciences program does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Geologist license in California. Applicants must also obtain five (5) years of geophysical experience. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Board.
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
Completion of Ohio State’s BA in Earth Sciences or BS in Earth Sciences program does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Geologist license in Delaware. Applicants must also obtain five (5) years of experience. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Board.
District of Columbia
Florida
Completion of Ohio State’s BA in Earth Sciences or BS in Earth Sciences program does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Geologist license in Florida. Applicants must also obtain five (5) years of experience. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Board.
Georgia
Completion of Ohio State’s BA in Earth Sciences or BS in Earth Sciences program does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Geologist license in Georgia. Applicants must also obtain seven (7) years of experience, with a minimum of three (3) years under registered geologist supervision. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Board.
Hawaii
Idaho
Completion of Ohio State’s BA in Earth Sciences or BS in Earth Sciences program does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Geologist license in Idaho. Applicants must also obtain seven (7) years of experience which shall include a minimum of three (3) years under the supervision of a registered geologist. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Board.
Illinois
Completion of Ohio State’s BA in Earth Sciences or BS in Earth Sciences program does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Geologist license in Illinois. Applicants must also obtain four (4) years of experience after academic requirements with two (2) of these years under supervision of a registered geologist. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Board.
Indiana
Completion of Ohio State’s BA in Earth Sciences or BS in Earth Sciences program does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Geologist license in Indiana. Applicants must also obtain five (5) years of experience. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Board.
Iowa
Kansas
Completion of Ohio State’s BA in Earth Sciences or BS in Earth Sciences program does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Geologist license in Kansas. Applicants must also obtain four (4) years of experience. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Board.
Kentucky
Completion of Ohio State’s BA in Earth Sciences or BS in Earth Sciences program does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Geologist license in Kentucky. Applicants must also obtain five (5) years of experience. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Board.
Louisiana
Completion of Ohio State’s BA in Earth Sciences or BS in Earth Sciences program does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Geologist license in Louisiana. Applicants must also obtain five (5) years of experience. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Board.
Maine
Completion of Ohio State’s BA in Earth Sciences or BS in Earth Sciences program does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Geologist license in Maine. Applicants must also obtain seven(7) years of experience. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Board.
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Completion of Ohio State’s BA in Earth Sciences or BS in Earth Sciences program does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Geologist license in Minnesota. Applicants must also obtain four(4) years of experience. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Board.
Mississippi
Completion of Ohio State’s BA in Earth Sciences or BS in Earth Sciences program does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Geologist license in Mississippi. Applicants must also obtain four (4) years of experience. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Board.
Missouri
Completion of Ohio State’s BA in Earth Sciences or BS in Earth Sciences program does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Geologist license in Missouri. Applicants must also obtain three (3) years of experience. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Board.
Montana
Nebraska
Completion of Ohio State’s BA in Earth Sciences or BS in Earth Sciences program does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Geologist license in Nebraska. Applicants must also obtain five (5) years of experience. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Board.
Nevada
New Hampshire
Completion of Ohio State’s BA in Earth Sciences or BS in Earth Sciences program does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Geologist license in New Hampshire. Applicants must also obtain five (5) years of experience, with at least three (3) years under supervision of a licensed professional geologist. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Board.
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
Completion of Ohio State’s BA in Earth Sciences or BS in Earth Sciences program does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Geologist license in New York. Applicants must also obtain five (5) years of experience. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Board.
North Carolina
Completion of Ohio State’s BA in Earth Sciences or BS in Earth Sciences program does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Geologist license in North Carolina. Applicants must also obtain five (5) years of experience. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Board.
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Completion of Ohio State’s BA in Earth Sciences or BS in Earth Sciences program does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Geologist license in Oregon. Applicants must also obtain seven (7) years of experience. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Board.
Pacific Territories
Pennsylvania
Completion of Ohio State’s BA in Earth Sciences or BS in Earth Sciences program does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Geologist license in Pennsylvania. Applicants must also obtain five (5) years of experience. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Board.
Puerto Rico
Completion of Ohio State’s BA in Earth Sciences or BS in Earth Sciences program does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Geologist license in Puerto Rico. Applicants must also obtain three (3) years of experience. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Board.
Rhode Island
South Carolina
Completion of Ohio State’s BA in Earth Sciences or BS in Earth Sciences program does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Geologist license in South Carolina. Applicants must also obtain five (5) years of experience. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Board.
South Dakota
Tennessee
Completion of Ohio State’s BA in Earth Sciences or BS in Earth Sciences program does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Geologist license in Tennessee. Applicants must also obtain five (5) years of experience. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Board.
Texas
Completion of Ohio State’s BA in Earth Sciences or BS in Earth Sciences program does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Geologist license in Texas. Applicants must also obtain five (5) years of experience. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Board.
Utah
Completion of Ohio State’s BA in Earth Sciences or BS in Earth Sciences program does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Geologist license in Utah. Applicants must also obtain five (5) years of experience. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Board.
U.S. Virgin Islands
Vermont
Virginia
Completion of Ohio State’s BA in Earth Sciences or BS in Earth Sciences program does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Geologist license in Virginia. Applicants must also obtain seven (7) years of experience. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Board.
Washington
Completion of Ohio State’s BA in Earth Sciences or BS in Earth Sciences program does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Geologist license in Washington. Applicants must also obtain five (5) years of verifiable experience. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Board.
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Completion of Ohio State’s BA in Earth Sciences or BS in Earth Sciences program does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Geologist license in Wisconsin. Applicants must also obtain five (5) years of experience, with two (2) years under the supervision of a person registered as a geologist in Wisconsin. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Board.
Wyoming
Completion of Ohio State’s BA in Earth Sciences or BS in Earth Sciences program does not meet educational requirements to apply for a Geologist license in Wyoming. Applicants must also obtain four (4) years of experience. Additional testing, background clearance, and other requirements may also need to be met prior to applying for admission through the Board.