Environmental Scientist Licensing in Tennessee

Be a graduate of an accredited college or university with a bachelor of science degree or higher in soils, agronomy or a closely related field.

• The applicant shall have successfully completed a minimum of fifteen (15) semester hours of course work in soil science;

Have at least three (3) years of soil science professional experience.

• Any combination of the following kinds of education and experience qualify toward accumulating the required three (3) years:

Have successfully passed such examination or examinations developed or determined by the commissioner to assess adequately the knowledge and skills that are common to the competent practice of soil science as a profession.

Classify soils pursuant to the use and application of the USDAucation during the two (2)-year period immediately preceding renewal.

• One (1) of the twelve (12) continuing education hours each licensee obtains for renewal shall be in ethics.

Education: Degree required.

Experience: Work experience required.

Physical Requirement: No physical requirements.

License Type: Stand-alone license.

Soil scientist means a person qualified by education and practical experience to engage in the practice of soil science.

(1) Be a graduate of an accredited college or university with a bachelor of science degree or higher in soils, agronomy or a closely related field.

The applicant shall have successfully completed a minimum of fifteen (15) semester hours of course work in soil science;

(2) Have at least three (3) years of soil science professional experience.

Any combination of the following kinds of education and experience qualify toward accumulating the required three (3) years:.

(A) Masters of science degree in soils, agronomy or a closely related field and two (2) years of professional experience;