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Professional CertificationAIPG certifies professional geologists based on their competence, integrity and ethics. By means of a rigorous and thorough peer review process, the Institute investigates applicants who voluntarily apply for self-regulation through the Institute. This screening carefully evaluates their education, experience, technical competence, and ethical conduct.
Certified Professional Geologists
Applicants for certification have a bachelor's degree or higher in the geological sciences with a minimum of 36 semester hours of geology plus five years of professional geological work experience.
Candidate for Certification
Applicants for Candidate for Certification have a bachelor's degree or higher in the geological sciences with a minimum of 36 semester hours of geology and are engaged in the practice of geology but have not obtained five years of experience.
Student Affiliate
Applicants for Student Affiliate are students majoring in the geological sciences.
Retired Member
A member may be designated "Retired" upon request at the age of 60, provided that the Member is no longer actively engaged in the practice of geology for financial gain.
Reinstatement
Any person who has ceased to be a Member or Affiliate by suspension shall be eligible for reinstatement during the four calendar years immediately succeeding the calendar year of such suspension.
What Membership in AIPG Can Do For You In . . .
Consulting: An AIPG Member may be more successful in attaining state registrations or licenses. In some states, a registered/licensed or certified geologist must be included in a proposal responding to a state solicitation for geological services. Certification as a professional geologist demonstrates high-level professionalism to prospective clients.Education: Many geologists who are teaching at colleges and universities do part-time consulting in their specialty areas. They benefit from membership through association with other practicing professionals, AIPG services and publications, and the Institute's promotion of professionals standards of conduct. Other geology teachers find membership in AIPG important in guiding and educating their students, many of whom will become practicing professional geologists. All geology teachers benefit from AIPG's activities that enhance the science and profession of geology.
Government: AIPG Members in government agencies can:
Arrange for testimony by AIPG geologists before state, county, or local government bodies on proposed bills or regulations having geologic aspects. Prepare testimony or reports on legislation or regulations dealing with geologic topics for governmental agencies. Identify qualified geologists for specific assignments, assuring quality performance.Industry: For over half a century major companies and major consulting firms have established entry level standards for geologists. AIPG documents similar requirements for its members, and also addresses the experience and enforces the ethical obligations of geologists. This is important to smaller companies without geological staff and even large companies and clients whose familiarity with geological problems is limited. Companies find AIPG Certification useful in evaluating the competence and integrity of geologists they seek to employ.
Additional Member Benefits
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