IC 25-31.5-4
Chapter 4. Requirements for Registration as a Professional Soil
Scientist or an Associate Soil Scientist
IC 25-31.5-4-1 Qualifications of professional soil scientists
Sec. 1. To qualify for registration as a professional soil scientist
under this chapter, an applicant must:
(1) satisfy the education requirement described in section 2 of
this chapter;
(2) pass the examinations described in section 3 of this chapter;
(3) satisfy the work requirement described in section 4 of this
chapter; and
(4) pay the registration fee described in section 10 of this
chapter. As added by P.L.244-2001, SEC.1.
IC 25-31.5-4-2 Educational requirements
Sec. 2. (a) The education requirement for registration as a
professional soil scientist consists of a bachelor's degree or advanced
degree in soil science or a closely allied field in which the curriculum
includes the following:
(1) At least fifteen (15) semester hours of course work in the
soil sciences, including at least three (3) semester hours in
courses that emphasize the field study of soils, such as soil
genesis, morphology, classification, interpretation, and
mapping.
(2) At least forty-five (45) semester hours of course work in
supporting sciences, including biology, chemistry, crop science,
engineering, geology, mathematics, physics, and statistics.
(b) The board shall determine which courses fulfill the
requirements set forth in subsection (a)(1).
(c) The board shall specify the minimum number of credits in
each type of supporting science needed to satisfy the requirement
described in subsection (a)(2).
(d) If course credits used by an applicant to qualify for registration
are in units other than semester hours, the board shall use the most
generally accepted factor to convert the units to semester hour
equivalents. As added by P.L.244-2001, SEC.1.
IC 25-31.5-4-3 Examinations
Sec. 3. The board shall require an applicant for registration as a
professional soil scientist to pass:
(1) a written examination designed to demonstrate whether the
applicant has the necessary knowledge and skill to exercise the
responsibilities of the public practice of soil science; and
(2) an examination that evaluates field skills in soil morphology
and landscape analysis. As added by P.L.244-2001, SEC.1.
IC 25-31.5-4-4 Work requirement
Sec. 4. (a) The work requirement for registration as a professional
soil scientist consists of three (3) years of professional experience in
soil science.
(b) Experience obtained while working on an advanced degree
does not qualify toward the satisfaction of the work requirement of
subsection (a). However, the board may allow up to:
(1) one (1) year of work credit for a master's degree; and
(2) two (2) years of work credit for a doctorate.
(c) The board shall:
(1) evaluate all work experience claimed by an applicant to
satisfy the work requirement under this section; and
(2) determine the amount of work credit to grant each applicant. As added by P.L.244-2001, SEC.1.
IC 25-31.5-4-5 Eligibility of associate soil scientists to become professional soil
scientists
Sec. 5. A registered associate soil scientist who satisfies the work
requirement of section 4 of this chapter is eligible to become a
registered professional soil scientist. As added by P.L.244-2001, SEC.1.
IC 25-31.5-4-6 Qualifications of associate soil scientists
Sec. 6. (a) To qualify for registration as an associate soil scientist
under this chapter, an individual must:
(1) satisfy the education requirement described in section 2 of
this chapter;
(2) pass the examinations described in section 3 of this chapter;
and
(3) pay the registration fee described in section 10 of this
chapter.
(b) An individual is not required to satisfy the work requirement
described in section 4 of this chapter in order to qualify for
registration as an associate soil scientist.
(c) The board may establish a maximum period during which an
individual may be registered as an associate soil scientist. As added by P.L.244-2001, SEC.1.
IC 25-31.5-4-7 Documentation required
Sec. 7. The board may require an applicant for registration under
this chapter to provide documentation of competency and integrity. As added by P.L.244-2001, SEC.1. IC 25-31.5-4-8 Reciprocity
Sec. 8. Upon application by the individual, the board may allow
the registration under this chapter of an individual who is registered
as a soil scientist in a state that, as determined by the board, has
standards for registration at least equal to those of this chapter. As added by P.L.244-2001, SEC.1.
IC 25-31.5-4-9 Requests for administrative review
Sec. 9. An individual who:
(1) seeks registration under this chapter; and
(2) is aggrieved by a determination of the board under this
chapter;
may request administrative review under IC 25-31.5-9. As added by P.L.244-2001, SEC.1.
IC 25-31.5-4-10 Registration fees
Sec. 10. (a) An individual applying for registration under this
chapter must pay a nonrefundable registration fee in an amount
established by rules adopted by the board under IC 4-22-2.
(b) All registration fees collected under this section shall be
deposited in the soil scientist registration fund established by
IC 25-31.5-3-9. As added by P.L.244-2001, SEC.1.
IC 25-31.5-4
Chapter 4. Requirements for Registration as a Professional Soil
Scientist or an Associate Soil Scientist
IC 25-31.5-4-1 Qualifications of professional soil scientists
Sec. 1. To qualify for registration as a professional soil scientist
under this chapter, an applicant must:
(1) satisfy the education requirement described in section 2 of
this chapter;
(2) pass the examinations described in section 3 of this chapter;
(3) satisfy the work requirement described in section 4 of this
chapter; and
(4) pay the registration fee described in section 10 of this
chapter. As added by P.L.244-2001, SEC.1.
IC 25-31.5-4-2 Educational requirements
Sec. 2. (a) The education requirement for registration as a
professional soil scientist consists of a bachelor's degree or advanced
degree in soil science or a closely allied field in which the curriculum
includes the following:
(1) At least fifteen (15) semester hours of course work in the
soil sciences, including at least three (3) semester hours in
courses that emphasize the field study of soils, such as soil
genesis, morphology, classification, interpretation, and
mapping.
(2) At least forty-five (45) semester hours of course work in
supporting sciences, including biology, chemistry, crop science,
engineering, geology, mathematics, physics, and statistics.
(b) The board shall determine which courses fulfill the
requirements set forth in subsection (a)(1).
(c) The board shall specify the minimum number of credits in
each type of supporting science needed to satisfy the requirement
described in subsection (a)(2).
(d) If course credits used by an applicant to qualify for registration
are in units other than semester hours, the board shall use the most
generally accepted factor to convert the units to semester hour
equivalents. As added by P.L.244-2001, SEC.1.
IC 25-31.5-4-3 Examinations
Sec. 3. The board shall require an applicant for registration as a
professional soil scientist to pass:
(1) a written examination designed to demonstrate whether the
applicant has the necessary knowledge and skill to exercise the
responsibilities of the public practice of soil science; and
(2) an examination that evaluates field skills in soil morphology
and landscape analysis. As added by P.L.244-2001, SEC.1.
IC 25-31.5-4-4 Work requirement
Sec. 4. (a) The work requirement for registration as a professional
soil scientist consists of three (3) years of professional experience in
soil science.
(b) Experience obtained while working on an advanced degree
does not qualify toward the satisfaction of the work requirement of
subsection (a). However, the board may allow up to:
(1) one (1) year of work credit for a master's degree; and
(2) two (2) years of work credit for a doctorate.
(c) The board shall:
(1) evaluate all work experience claimed by an applicant to
satisfy the work requirement under this section; and
(2) determine the amount of work credit to grant each applicant. As added by P.L.244-2001, SEC.1.
IC 25-31.5-4-5 Eligibility of associate soil scientists to become professional soil
scientists
Sec. 5. A registered associate soil scientist who satisfies the work
requirement of section 4 of this chapter is eligible to become a
registered professional soil scientist. As added by P.L.244-2001, SEC.1.
IC 25-31.5-4-6 Qualifications of associate soil scientists
Sec. 6. (a) To qualify for registration as an associate soil scientist
under this chapter, an individual must:
(1) satisfy the education requirement described in section 2 of
this chapter;
(2) pass the examinations described in section 3 of this chapter;
and
(3) pay the registration fee described in section 10 of this
chapter.
(b) An individual is not required to satisfy the work requirement
described in section 4 of this chapter in order to qualify for
registration as an associate soil scientist.
(c) The board may establish a maximum period during which an
individual may be registered as an associate soil scientist. As added by P.L.244-2001, SEC.1.
IC 25-31.5-4-7 Documentation required
Sec. 7. The board may require an applicant for registration under
this chapter to provide documentation of competency and integrity. As added by P.L.244-2001, SEC.1. IC 25-31.5-4-8 Reciprocity
Sec. 8. Upon application by the individual, the board may allow
the registration under this chapter of an individual who is registered
as a soil scientist in a state that, as determined by the board, has
standards for registration at least equal to those of this chapter. As added by P.L.244-2001, SEC.1.
IC 25-31.5-4-9 Requests for administrative review
Sec. 9. An individual who:
(1) seeks registration under this chapter; and
(2) is aggrieved by a determination of the board under this
chapter;
may request administrative review under IC 25-31.5-9. As added by P.L.244-2001, SEC.1.
IC 25-31.5-4-10 Registration fees
Sec. 10. (a) An individual applying for registration under this
chapter must pay a nonrefundable registration fee in an amount
established by rules adopted by the board under IC 4-22-2.
(b) All registration fees collected under this section shall be
deposited in the soil scientist registration fund established by
IC 25-31.5-3-9. As added by P.L.244-2001, SEC.1.
IC 25-31.5-4
Chapter 4. Requirements for Registration as a Professional Soil
Scientist or an Associate Soil Scientist
IC 25-31.5-4-1 Qualifications of professional soil scientists
Sec. 1. To qualify for registration as a professional soil scientist
under this chapter, an applicant must:
(1) satisfy the education requirement described in section 2 of
this chapter;
(2) pass the examinations described in section 3 of this chapter;
(3) satisfy the work requirement described in section 4 of this
chapter; and
(4) pay the registration fee described in section 10 of this
chapter. As added by P.L.244-2001, SEC.1.
IC 25-31.5-4-2 Educational requirements
Sec. 2. (a) The education requirement for registration as a
professional soil scientist consists of a bachelor's degree or advanced
degree in soil science or a closely allied field in which the curriculum
includes the following:
(1) At least fifteen (15) semester hours of course work in the
soil sciences, including at least three (3) semester hours in
courses that emphasize the field study of soils, such as soil
genesis, morphology, classification, interpretation, and
mapping.
(2) At least forty-five (45) semester hours of course work in
supporting sciences, including biology, chemistry, crop science,
engineering, geology, mathematics, physics, and statistics.
(b) The board shall determine which courses fulfill the
requirements set forth in subsection (a)(1).
(c) The board shall specify the minimum number of credits in
each type of supporting science needed to satisfy the requirement
described in subsection (a)(2).
(d) If course credits used by an applicant to qualify for registration
are in units other than semester hours, the board shall use the most
generally accepted factor to convert the units to semester hour
equivalents. As added by P.L.244-2001, SEC.1.
IC 25-31.5-4-3 Examinations
Sec. 3. The board shall require an applicant for registration as a
professional soil scientist to pass:
(1) a written examination designed to demonstrate whether the
applicant has the necessary knowledge and skill to exercise the
responsibilities of the public practice of soil science; and
(2) an examination that evaluates field skills in soil morphology
and landscape analysis. As added by P.L.244-2001, SEC.1.
IC 25-31.5-4-4 Work requirement
Sec. 4. (a) The work requirement for registration as a professional
soil scientist consists of three (3) years of professional experience in
soil science.
(b) Experience obtained while working on an advanced degree
does not qualify toward the satisfaction of the work requirement of
subsection (a). However, the board may allow up to:
(1) one (1) year of work credit for a master's degree; and
(2) two (2) years of work credit for a doctorate.
(c) The board shall:
(1) evaluate all work experience claimed by an applicant to
satisfy the work requirement under this section; and
(2) determine the amount of work credit to grant each applicant. As added by P.L.244-2001, SEC.1.
IC 25-31.5-4-5 Eligibility of associate soil scientists to become professional soil
scientists
Sec. 5. A registered associate soil scientist who satisfies the work
requirement of section 4 of this chapter is eligible to become a
registered professional soil scientist. As added by P.L.244-2001, SEC.1.
IC 25-31.5-4-6 Qualifications of associate soil scientists
Sec. 6. (a) To qualify for registration as an associate soil scientist
under this chapter, an individual must:
(1) satisfy the education requirement described in section 2 of
this chapter;
(2) pass the examinations described in section 3 of this chapter;
and
(3) pay the registration fee described in section 10 of this
chapter.
(b) An individual is not required to satisfy the work requirement
described in section 4 of this chapter in order to qualify for
registration as an associate soil scientist.
(c) The board may establish a maximum period during which an
individual may be registered as an associate soil scientist. As added by P.L.244-2001, SEC.1.
IC 25-31.5-4-7 Documentation required
Sec. 7. The board may require an applicant for registration under
this chapter to provide documentation of competency and integrity. As added by P.L.244-2001, SEC.1. IC 25-31.5-4-8 Reciprocity
Sec. 8. Upon application by the individual, the board may allow
the registration under this chapter of an individual who is registered
as a soil scientist in a state that, as determined by the board, has
standards for registration at least equal to those of this chapter. As added by P.L.244-2001, SEC.1.
IC 25-31.5-4-9 Requests for administrative review
Sec. 9. An individual who:
(1) seeks registration under this chapter; and
(2) is aggrieved by a determination of the board under this
chapter;
may request administrative review under IC 25-31.5-9. As added by P.L.244-2001, SEC.1.
IC 25-31.5-4-10 Registration fees
Sec. 10. (a) An individual applying for registration under this
chapter must pay a nonrefundable registration fee in an amount
established by rules adopted by the board under IC 4-22-2.
(b) All registration fees collected under this section shall be
deposited in the soil scientist registration fund established by
IC 25-31.5-3-9. As added by P.L.244-2001, SEC.1.
