Complete both of the required examination components below:
- Fundamentals of Soil Science Examination
- Principles and Practice of Soil Science Examination
Fundamentals of Soil Science Examination
To be eligible to take the fundamentals of soil science examination, meet one of the following criteria:
- Be not less than second semester senior standing in a bachelor program in soil science meeting the requirements of
ch. GHSS 4.04, Wisc. Administrative Code;
- Have completed at least 24 semester hours or 36-quarter hours in soil science and be of not less than second semester senior in a bachelor program meeting the requirements of ch. GHSS 4.04, WIsc. Administrative Code;
- Have a bachelor's degree and have completed at least 5 years of experience, at least one year of which must have been performed under the supervision of a person who is at the time of the application registered as a professional soil scientist.
Principles and Practice of Soil Science Examination
To be eligible to take the principles and practice of soil science examination, meet one of the two options below:
- Option 1
- Have a bachelor's degree with at least 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours in soil science meeting the requirements in ch. GHSS 4.04, Wisc. Administrative Code or have at least 5 years of professional experience in addition to the qualifying experience which is determined by the Section to be equivalent; and
- Have completed at least 4 years of professional experience in soil science work or completed at least 3 years of professional experience in soil science work if the applicant has 1 or more advanced degrees relevant to the practice of professional soil science demonstrating the applicant is qualified to assume responsible charge of soil science work. At least 1 year of the qualifying professional experience must have been performed under a supervisor who is a registered professional soil scientist either in this state or in any other state, or who is deemed qualified by the Section to have responsible charge of soil science work.
- Option 2
- Have a bachelor's degree with at least 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours in soil science meeting the requirements in ch. GHSS 4.04, Wisc. Administrative Code or have at least 5 years of professional experience in addition to the qualifying experience which is determined by the Section to be equivalent; and
- Have completed at least 6 years of professional experience in soil science work or completed at least 5 years of professional experience in soil science work if the applicant has 1 or more advanced degrees relevant to the practice of professional soil science demonstrating the applicant is qualified to assume responsible charge of soil science work. At least 1 year of the qualifying professional experience must have been performed under a peer review system.
Examination Dates
Exam Date | Deadline | Location |
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11/16/18 | 60 Days Prior | DSPS |
04/12/19 | 60 Days Prior | DSPS |
11/15/19 | 60 Days Prior | DSPS |