Current through Reg. 50, No. 249, December 24, 2024
(1) Applicants
having engineering degrees from programs that are not accredited by EAC/ABET
must demonstrate:
(a) 30 college semester
credit hours of higher mathematics and basic sciences. Credit hours may be
substituted with engineering science courses that are in excess of the
requirements of paragraph (1)(c).
1. The hours
of mathematics must be beyond algebra and trigonometry and must emphasize
mathematical concepts and principles rather than computation. Courses in
differential calculus and integral calculus are required. Additional courses
may include differential equations, linear algebra, numerical analysis,
probability and statistics, and advanced calculus. Computer skills and/or
programming courses cannot be used to satisfy mathematics
requirements.
2. The hours in basic
sciences, must include at least two courses. These courses must be in general
chemistry, calculus-based physics, biological sciences, or earth sciences
(geology, ecology, or oceanography), but the two courses may not be in the same
area. For an applicant who has earned both a baccalaureate degree in
engineering and a graduate degree in engineering, only one of the two courses
is required. Additional courses towards the requisite 30 hours of mathematics
and basic sciences may include physical science, natural science, and/or an
advanced science, computer skills and/or programming courses cannot be used to
satisfy basic science requirements.
(b) 9 college semester credit hours in
general education. Examples of acceptable courses include philosophy, religion,
history, literature, fine arts, sociology, psychology, political science,
anthropology, economics, (micro and macro), professional ethics, and social
responsibility. Examples of other general education courses deemed acceptable
include management (such as organizational behavior), accounting, written and
oral communications, business, and law. No more than 6 credit hours can come
from courses in management, accounting, business, or law. Courses in
engineering economics, engineering management, construction management, systems
engineering/analysis, production, or industrial engineering/management will not
be counted. Up to 6 credit hours of languages other than the applicant's native
language are acceptable for credit. English and foreign language courses in
literature and civilization may be considered in this area. Courses that
instill cultural values are acceptable. Other means towards satisfying the
general education requirement are as follows: Earning a doctoral degree is
equivalent to 10 credit hours if the degree is from a college or university in
the U.S. that has an EAC/ABET-accredited engineering program in a related
discipline at the baccalaureate level.
(c) 45 college semester credit hours of
engineering science and engineering design taught within the college or by the
faculty of engineering. Examples of approved engineering science courses are
mechanics, thermodynamics, heat transfer, electrical and electronic circuits,
materials science, transport phenomena, engineering economics, and computer
science (other than computer programming skills). Courses in engineering design
stress the establishment of objectives and criteria, synthesis, analysis,
construction, testing, and evaluation. Graduate-level engineering courses may
be included to fulfill curricular requirements in this area. A maximum of six
credit hours will be granted for thesis, dissertation, special topics and
independent study at any level. Graphics, surveying, or engineering technology
courses will not be considered to meet engineering science and design
requirements. Cooperative training, practicums, internships, and continuing
education activities will not receive credit.
(2) Credit By Examination and College
Courses.
(a) Deficiencies in Mathematics and
Basic Sciences and/or General Education required by paragraphs (1)(a) and
(1)(b) above, may be satisfied by passage of an examination identified on the
"Articulation Coordinating Committee Credit-By-Examination Equivalencies" (Rev
09/2022) list incorporated by reference in State Board of Education paragraph
6A-10.024(8)(a),
F.A.C., and which may be obtained at
https://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-15005.
1. Credit will only be given for exams in
courses that meet the requirements of paragraph (1)(a) or (1)(b)
above.
2. For credit to be given,
the applicant shall achieve a passing score as identified on the
list.
3. Three (3) credit hours
shall be granted for each exam, unless the applicant provides evidence that a
college or university with an EAC/ABET-accredited engineering program will
grant more credit.
(b)
College- or university-level courses can also be taken to satisfy deficiencies.
Credit shall not be given for a college or university course or
credit-by-examination exam if credit in a similar course or exam has already
been earned.
(3) The FBPE
education committee shall make the final decision regarding equivalency of
education credentials and shall make recommendations to the Board as to whether
an applicant shall be approved for admittance to the examination or for
licensure by endorsement. The applicant requesting an equivalency determination
by the Board bears the burden of presenting evidence regarding equivalency to
the Board.
(4) An applicant with an
engineering degree from a non-EAC/ABET-accredited degree program must request
an evaluation of his or her credentials through either of the following:
National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying, 280 Seneca Creek
Road, Clemson, South Carolina 29678; or Josef Silny & Associates, Inc.,
International Education Consultants, 7101 S.W. 102 Avenue, Miami, FL
33173.
(5) Credit toward meeting
the education requirements will only be given for coursework with a Grade of
"C" or better.
(6) This rule shall
be reviewed, and if necessary, repealed, modified, or renewed through the
rulemaking process five years from the effective date.
Rulemaking Authority
471.008,
471.013 FS. Law Implemented
471.013,
471.015
FS.
New 7-20-95, Amended 6-5-96, 4-16-98, 1-17-99, 7-28-99,
1-6-02, 6-13-02, 6-30-02, 10-2-03, 6-16-04, 3-13-05, 5-1-05, 6-11-06, 1-29-07,
4-9-07, 1-31-08, 10-15-09, 11-27-11, 2-4-13, 3-17-16, 4-19-18, 12-29-19,
5-27-20, 1-18-23.
