Program Overview

Land Surveying (PLS) Professional Certificate

The Land Surveying (PLS) Professional Certificate is designed for professionals currently working in the land surveying field who are seeking to become a registered Professional Land Surveyor in Massachusetts. This program focuses on competencies such as field measurement, survey calculations, evidence gathering and assessment, boundary determination, publication and presentation of final survey results, and the applicability of emerging technologies.

Program Structure

The PLS program is designed to be completed in one academic year when students complete 2 courses per semester. However, students may opt to complete the program over a two-year period. Students are allowed to transfer in one course in the PLS program.

Plan of Study Grid Year One

• Semester One:
  • SURV1100: Overview of Surveying Technology (3 credits)
  • SURV1200: Surveying Measurement I (4 credits)
  • Total Credits: 7
• Semester Two:
  • SURV1500: Legal Aspects of Land Surveying I (3 credits)
  • SURV2200: Surveying Measurement II (4 credits)
  • Total Credits: 7
• Semester Three:
  • SURV2250: MA. Regulations Affecting Surveying Professionals (3 credits)
  • SURV2500: Legal Aspects of Land Surveying II (3 credits)
  • Total Credits: 6
• Total Credits for the Program: 20

Program Details

This Professional Land Surveying Certificate is intended to enhance the skills of professionals in the land surveying field, preparing them for registration as a Professional Land Surveyor in Massachusetts. The program's curriculum is comprehensive, covering legal aspects, surveying measurements, and the impact of regulations on surveying professionals.