Regulated ProfessionsGeologistsExamination Information ASBOG NATIONAL EXAMINATION DATES: All of the examinations are tentatively scheduled as follows: Fundamentals of Geology - 8:00am until 12:00 noon Principles of Geology - 1:00pm until 5:00pm Friday, March 07, 2008 Registration deadline to take the examination in Missouri Tuesday, January 8, 2008 Friday, October 03, 2008 Registration deadline to take the examination in Missouri Tuesday, August 5, 2008 Licensure and Examination Presentations The Board has initiated a program to inform prospective graduates of the process to become a Registered Geologist, as well as the examination registration process. The Executive Director and several Board members have visited many schools across the state and made presentations on both processes. If you would like to have one of these presentations on your campus, please contact our office. Registration Process To register to take either the National Association of State Boards of Geology (ASBOG) National Examinations, send a written request or an e-mail to our office as listed on our home page. You will receive an instruction letter, examination application, a copy of the ASBOG's Professional Geologist's Candidate Handbook, as well as a copy of the Missouri Board of Geologists Registration Practice and Rules. NOTE: It is not necessary to have completed a degree program before registering to take the examinations. However, to become a Geologist Registrant in Training (GRIT), it is necessary to have completed a degree and pass the Fundamentals Examination. To become a Registered Geologist (RG), it is necessary to pass both Fundamentals and Practice Examinations. ASBOG Examination Review Options The links below will take you to information on study courses and materials from several sources across the country. These organizations have developed courses and study materials designed to assist the recent graduate and those who have been practicing for a number of years, to prepare for the ASBOG examination. NOTE: The Missouri Board of Geologist Registration does not endorse any of the programs, does not receive any compensation from the programs, nor does it guarantee that course participants will receive a passing score on the ASBOG Examination. This list may not include all examination review sources available. REG Review Inc Florida Short Courses KSPG Review of Geology