Subpart 1.

Request for admission to the Fundamentals of Soil Sciences (FSS) examination.

For admission to the FSS examination, an applicant must apply directly to CSSE and follow the procedures required by CSSE.

Subp. 1a.

Request for certification as a soil scientist-in-training.

An applicant for certification as a soil scientist-in-training must submit an application for certification following passage of the FSS examination as a Minnesota exam candidate and completion of the education requirement under part 1800.3910, subpart 5, item B. Payment of the application fee in Minnesota Statutes, section 326.105, must accompany the application. An applicant must submit an official transcript of grades showing the degree awarded and date of graduation for all undergraduate and graduate degree programs and verification of passing the FSS examination before the applicant may be certified as a soil scientist-in-training.

Subp. 1b.

Request for admission to the Fundamentals of Geology (FG) examination.

An applicant must submit an application for admission to the FG examination as described in part 1800.3920, subpart 2. The application must be postmarked not later than 60 days prior to the date set for the FG examination and accompanied by payment of the fee in Minnesota Statutes, section 326.105. For applicants who have not yet graduated, an unofficial transcript of grades from all institutions attended showing the applicant's name, the name of the college or university, and the number of credits completed must accompany the application. An official transcript of grades showing the degree awarded and date of graduation for all undergraduate and graduate degree programs must be submitted before the applicant may be certified as a geologist-in-training. For applicants who have graduated, an official transcript of grades showing the degree awarded and date of graduation must accompany the application.

Subp. 2.

Request for admission to professional examination.

An applicant must submit an application for admission to the professional geoscience examination in the geoscience discipline in which the applicant is seeking licensure as explained in part 1800.3920, subpart 3. The application must be accompanied by payment of the fee in Minnesota Statutes, section 326.105. The application must be made on a form provided by the board and must include a detailed listing of geoscience experience gained. The experience listing must include the name and current mailing address of the applicant's direct supervisor for each period of employment. The applicant must complete the experience reference form provided by the board. The form must be verified, signed, and submitted to the board by the applicant's supervisor at the time that the applicant gained qualifying experience. The applicant must request from the educational institution an official transcript of grades showing the degree awarded and date of graduation for all undergraduate and graduate degree programs, unless within the last year the applicant previously submitted official transcripts to the board. The applicant must submit one signed copy of a statement that the applicant has read the Board Rules of Professional Conduct and a signed certification as described in part 1800.0400, subpart 5.

Subp. 2a.

Professional examination administration and application deadline.

Subp. 2b.

Examination windows.

The examination windows and the frequency with which an applicant may take the examination are determined by the applicable national testing agency.

Subp. 3.

Validity of application.