California Occupational License
License Title:
Professional Geophysicists
Professional Geophysicists
Department of Consumer Affairs
Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists
Geologists and Geophysicists Program
Licensing Agency Contact Information:
| Address: | 2535 Capitol Oaks Drive, Suite 300 Sacramento, CA 95833 - 2944 |
| Phone Number: | (916) 263-2222
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| Fax Number: | (916) 263-2246
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| Internet Address: | http://www.bpelsg.ca.gov |
License Requirements, Fees, and Examination Information:
Professional Geophysicist
Examination Requirements: The Professional Geophysicist Examination is a 4- hour examination administered at a computer based testing center.
Application Fee: For current fee schedule, please refer to the Board’s website at: http://www.bpelsg.ca.gov/applicants/application_fees.shtml
Background Check: Completing a background check is required for licensure. All applicants are required to submit fingerprints prior to sitting for examination. This applies to all new and refile applicants. For more information, please refer to the Board’s website at: http://www.bpelsg.ca.gov/applicants/fingerprinting.shtml
License: Professional Geophysicist (PGp)
Examination Frequency: Annual (fall only). For details and final filing dates, please refer to the Board’s website at: http://www.bpelsg.ca.gov/applicants/exam_schedule.shtml
Exam Locations: The Professional Geophysicist Examination is given statewide at designated locations. For more information, please refer to the Board’s website at: http://www.bpelsg.ca.gov/applicants/exam_schedule.shtml
Education Requirement: Graduation with a major in a geophysical science or any other discipline that, in the opinion of the Board, is relevant to geophysics; or completion of a combination of at least 30 semester hours, or the equivalent, in courses that, in the opinion of the Board, are relevant to geophysics. At least 24 semester hours, or the equivalent, shall be in the third or fourth year, or graduate courses.
Experience Requirement: Five (5) years of professional geophysics work experience of a character satisfactory to the Board (after completion of the required education), demonstrating that the applicant is qualified to assume responsible charge of this work upon licensure as a geophysicist. Additionally the professional work experience must include either three (3) years working under the supervision of a PGp, or a minimum of five (5) years of experience in responsible charge of
Occupations To Which This License Applies:Examination Requirements: The Professional Geophysicist Examination is a 4- hour examination administered at a computer based testing center.
Application Fee: For current fee schedule, please refer to the Board’s website at: http://www.bpelsg.ca.gov/applicants/application_fees.shtml
Background Check: Completing a background check is required for licensure. All applicants are required to submit fingerprints prior to sitting for examination. This applies to all new and refile applicants. For more information, please refer to the Board’s website at: http://www.bpelsg.ca.gov/applicants/fingerprinting.shtml
License: Professional Geophysicist (PGp)
Examination Frequency: Annual (fall only). For details and final filing dates, please refer to the Board’s website at: http://www.bpelsg.ca.gov/applicants/exam_schedule.shtml
Exam Locations: The Professional Geophysicist Examination is given statewide at designated locations. For more information, please refer to the Board’s website at: http://www.bpelsg.ca.gov/applicants/exam_schedule.shtml
Education Requirement: Graduation with a major in a geophysical science or any other discipline that, in the opinion of the Board, is relevant to geophysics; or completion of a combination of at least 30 semester hours, or the equivalent, in courses that, in the opinion of the Board, are relevant to geophysics. At least 24 semester hours, or the equivalent, shall be in the third or fourth year, or graduate courses.
Experience Requirement: Five (5) years of professional geophysics work experience of a character satisfactory to the Board (after completion of the required education), demonstrating that the applicant is qualified to assume responsible charge of this work upon licensure as a geophysicist. Additionally the professional work experience must include either three (3) years working under the supervision of a PGp, or a minimum of five (5) years of experience in responsible charge of
| Occupation Title | SOC Code |
| Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | 192042 |