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Requirements For Certification and Affiliation*
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| CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL GEOLOGIST |
| EDUCATION: |
A baccalaureate or higher degree in a geological science and 36 semester or 54 quarter hours in geological sciences*; certified copy of official transcripts must be sent by each college or university. |
| EXPERIENCE: | 8 years or 96 months in the practice of geology beyond bachelor’s degree. A master’s degree in a geological science is credit for 1 year or 12 months or a doctorate is credit for 3 years or 36 months of professional experience. |
| SPONSORS: | 3 required from professional geologists, 2 of whom must be CPG’s (see Section 2.3.1.4 of the Bylaws for exceptions) |
CERTIFICATION/
REGISTRATION: | None required |
| SCREENING: | Section and National |
| APPLICATION FEE: | $50 (to upgrade from Registered Member or Member to CPG, the fee is $35) |
| ANNUAL DUES: |
$120 plus Section dues; both pro-rated for remainder of year when accepted. |
| EDUCATION: | No proof required |
| EXPERIENCE: | No proof required |
| SPONSORS: | 2 required from professional geologists, one of whom must be a CPG, Registered Member or Member; sponsor letters in state registration application may serve as sponsor statements if approved by Executive Committee. |
CERTIFICATION/
REGISTRATION: |
Proof of current registration/licensure/certification must be submitted with application and with annual renewals and must include expiration date. |
| ANNUAL DUES: | $70 plus Section dues; both pro-rated for remainder of year when accepted. |
| EDUCATION: | 30 semester or 45 quarter hours in geological sciences* with a baccalaureate or higher degree; certified copy of official transcripts must be sent by each college or university. |
| EXPERIENCE: | No proof required. |
| SPONSORS: | 2 required from professional geologists, one of whom must be a CPG, Registered Member or Member. |
CERTIFICATION/
REGISTRATION: | None required |
| SCREENING: | Section and National |
| ANNUAL DUES: |
$70 plus Section dues; both pro-rated for remainder of year when accepted. |
| EDUCATION: | Currently enrolled in a geological science* degree program. |
| EXPERIENCE: | No proof required |
| SPONSOR: | 1 letter from geological science faculty member |
CERTIFICATION/
REGISTRATION: | None required |
| SCREENING: | Headquarters can approve |
| EDUCATION: | No proof required |
| EXPERIENCE: | No proof required |
CERTIFICATION/
REGISTRATION: | None required |
| SCREENING: | Headquarters can approve |
| ANNUAL DUES: | $60 plus Section dues; both pro-rated for remainder of year when accepted |
Note to those who received their degrees from non-U.S./Canadian universities. If you received a degree from a university or college outside the U.S. or Canada, and the school is unable to provide an acceptable transcript, you must submit a copy of your diploma and a list of courses taken. The Screening Committee may ask you to provide additional information or an equivalency evaluation, at your expense. |
*As defined by the American Geological Institute, a geological science is any of the subdisciplinary specialties that are part of the science of geology, e.g., geophysics, geochemistry, paleontology, petrology, etc.
Note: * See the Institute's Bylaws Article 2 for full details. |
For corrections, suggestions, or other input, contact the AIPG-TX Webmaster via info@aipg-tx.org |
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