S.C. Code Regs. 131-04. General Registration Provisions for Geologists-in-Training

An applicant for initial registration as a geologist-in-training must: (A)(1) be a graduate of a geologic curriculum of a minimum of thirty (30) semester hours or forty-five (45) quarter hours of geology or geophysics approved by the Board, including an earned bachelor’s degree or advanced degree from an accredited college or university, or (2) graduated in a geologic or a related science curriculum of four scholastic years or more with a minimum of thirty semester hours or forty-five quarter hours in geology or geophysics from a school or college other than those approved by the board in item (1) with a specific record of five years or more of experience in geological work of a character satisfactory to the board or passing written examinations in geologic subjects designed to measure knowledge and skill approximating that attained through graduation in an approved geologic curriculum and passing the written examinations as required in item (1); and (B) submit an application on forms approved by the Board and the required fees, and have certified transcripts of all undergraduate or postgraduate college credits supplied directly to the Board from the school(s) or college(s); and (C) pass a fundamentals examination approved by the Board; and (D) be of good ethical character.