California PE License Date
California PE License Date
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Hey everyone, I have been trying to figure out when the new rule of a mandatory master's degree or equivalent will be required in the state of California in order to take the PE exam. I have seen different reports some saying Jan 1 2015, and others saying that the date has been pushed to Jan 1 2020.
Thanks for your help.
Thanks for your help.





RE: California PE License Date
http://www.pels.ca.gov/applicants/appinstpe.shtml
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RE: California PE License Date
RE: California PE License Date
Here is the current model law revision on the NCEES website:
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See p. 14 (on the 20th page) for the proposed changes. Be sure to read the footnote.
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RE: California PE License Date
RE: California PE License Date
States can do whatever they want. They could abolish the licensing requirement for engineers if they want to. California could allows those with associates degrees in engineering to sit for the exam or require everyone obtain their PhD prior to sitting for the exam. They're not beholden to adopt the model law.
The model law is a guideline presented by NCEES as a way of standardizing the laws across multiple states. But it is up to each state to decide how or when or if they want to implement the model law.
California already breaks with the model law in regards to the experience requirement. I haven't heard if they are supportive or against the masters or equivalent requirement but I would suspect they are against it and will never adopt it if possible.
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RE: California PE License Date
You have three choices:
1. If you are early in your college career, then plan on getting a Master before getting your PE, or
2. If you have a BS in engineering, then meet the state qualifications as soon as possible and pass the PE exam, or
3. If you already have your PE license, you have nothing to worry about.
Joe Alvin Haun, PE, MSE
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RE: California PE License Date