Who can become registered as a geologist?
While it will vary from state to state, typically individuals who have a college degree in geology and four more years of geological work experience can qualify for registration. In all states which have fully implemented their registration laws, two or more examinations are also required to demonstrate minimum competence in both the fundamentals and the practice of geology. More specifics. Registration assures that qualified reputable individuals provide accurate geologic information to the public in such areas as – a few of which may include the following: • geologic mapping • groundwater resource and development protection • mineral-resource evaluation • oil and gas development • safe oil, gas, water, or mineral drilling • accurate and reliable information to government agencies for public use • environmental geology issues • land surface stability • sanitary landfill siting • toxic, nuclear, and hazardous waste disposal siting • contaminated soil and groundwater investigations • mi
