24 Del. Admin. Code § 3600-2.0

Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 5, November 1, 2024

Section 3600-2.0 - Procedures for Licensure

2.1 Application - Initial Licensure

An applicant who is applying for licensure as a geologist shall submit evidence showing that he/she meets the requirements of 24 Del.C. § 3608. The applicant must submit the following documentation:

2.1.1 An application for licensure, which shall include:

2.1.1.1 Academic credentials documented by official transcripts showing completion of an educational program meeting the requirements of 24 Del.C. § 3608(a)(1).

2.1.1.2 Any applicant holding a degree from a program outside the United States or its territories must provide the Board with an educational credential evaluation from an agency approved by the Board, demonstrating that their training and degree are equivalent to domestic accredited programs. No application is considered complete until the educational credential evaluation is received by the Board.

2.1.1.3 Five professional references on forms provided by the Board. The references must attest that the applicant has completed at least five (5) years of work experience in geologic work satisfactory to the Board. A minimum of three (3) years of work experience must be in a responsible position. A minimum of two (2) of the five (5) professional references shall be dated within the two year period preceding submission of the application.

2.1.1.4 Evidence that the applicant has achieved the passing score on all parts of the written, standardized examination administered by the National Association of State Boards of Geology (ASBOG), or its successor.

2.1.1.5 Letters of good standing from all jurisdictions in which the applicant is licensed or registered.

2.2 Application - By Reciprocity

An applicant who is applying for licensure as a geologist by reciprocity shall submit evidence showing that he/she meets the requirements of 24 Del.C. § 3609. The applicant must submit the following documentation:

2.2.1 An application for licensure, which shall include:

2.2.1.1 Academic credentials documented by official transcripts showing completion of an educational program meeting the requirements of 24 Del.C. § 3608(a)(1).

2.2.1.2 Any applicant holding a degree from a program outside the United States or its territories must provide the Board with an educational credential evaluation from an agency approved by the Board, demonstrating that their training and degree are equivalent to domestic accredited programs. No application is considered complete until the educational credential evaluation is received by the Board.

2.2.1.3 Evidence that the applicant is currently licensed or certified in the jurisdiction from which he/she is applying and the applicant has practiced for a minimum of two (2) years after licensure in the jurisdiction from which he/she is applying including two (2) professional references on forms provided by the Board. An applicant may not obtain reciprocity on a lapsed or expired license or certification. The references must attest that the Applicant has completed at least two (2) years of work experience in geologic work satisfactory to the Board. The required two years of geologic work experience attested to by the referees must have been performed in the jurisdiction from which the applicant is seeking reciprocity.

2.2.1.4 Evidence that the applicant has achieved the passing score on all parts of the written, standardized examination administered by the National Association of State Boards of Geology (ASBOG), or its successor.

2.2.1.4.1 Applicants, who were originally licensed in another jurisdiction after June 17, 1998, will be required to have a passing score (70%) on each part of the ASBOG examination.

2.2.1.5 Letters of good standing from all jurisdictions in which the applicant is licensed or registered.

24 Del. Admin. Code § 3600-2.0

11 DE Reg. 349 (09/01/07)
13 DE Reg. 682 (11/01/09)
16 DE Reg. 437 (10/01/12)
19 DE Reg. 1104 (6/1/2016) (Final)