Well the Colorado has no certification exam or licensing program to state a person as the Professional Geologist

To represent oneself as a Professional Geologist, Colorado Statutes define a “Professional Geologist”

According to this the Professional geologist” is a person who is a graduate of an institution of higher education

The institution should be accredited by a regional or national accrediting agency, with a minimum of thirty semester (forty-five quarter) hours of undergraduate or graduate work in a field of geology

The applicant’s post baccalaureate training has been in the field of geology

The training must be with a specific record of an additional five years of geological experience to include no more than two years of graduate work.


The Colorado Geological Survey CGS Education Areas

Dinosaurs

Field Trips

Free & Kid's Stuff

Geologic Societies, Clubs & Organizations

Points of Geologic Interest

RockTalk

State Parks

State Symbols

Teacher Resources


The Colorado Geological Survey (CGS) is a state government agency within the Colorado School of Mines:


Working Areas

Help reduce the impact of geologic hazards on the citizens of Colorado,

Promote responsible economic development of mineral and energy resources,

Provide geologic insight into water resources,

Provide geologic advice and information to a variety of constituencies.