Geoscientist In Training Explained

Geoscientist in Training, or GIT is a professional designation from the National Association of State Boards of Geology (ASBOG) and other organizations, used in U.S. States which regulate the practice of Geology and related earth science fields.^[1]

Requirements for GIT certification are generally as follows:^[2]

• Completion of an accredited four year degree program with a minimum of 30 hours of geoscience coursework.
• Passing scores on the ASBOG Fundamentals of Geology exam, CSSE Fundamentals of Soil Science exam, or State Geophysics exam.
• References attesting to the applicant's ethical character.

Actual requirements may vary state to state, and upon completion a Geoscientist in Training (GIT) may be required to complete annual continuing education hours, as well as follow rules associated with their particular state board.^[3] Receiving a GIT designation is one step along the path towards a Professional Geologist (PG) licensure.^[4]

The Geoscientist in Training (GIT) certification and advancement to Professional Geologist (PG) is similar in structure to the Engineer in Training process.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Licensure Information . ASBOG . ASBOG . 2016-05-16 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20160423011912/http://asbog.org/governance/licensure.htm . 2016-04-23 .
2. Web site: Geoscientist-in-Training Certification Requirements and Application Procedure. Texas Administrative Code. State of Texas. 2016-05-16.
3. Web site: Use of the Title "Geoscientist-in-Training". Texas Administrative Code. State of Texas.
4. Web site: Geoscientist-in-Training (GIT). Texas Administrative Code. State of Texas. 2016-05-16.