[Spunky]

What determines certified ?

Here is a site that tells what determines certification and a snippit from the site.

http://www.entsoc.org/bce/

What Are the Requirements to Become a Board Certified Entomologist?
The requirements to become a BCE are as follows: an academic degree in entomology or a related science, experience as a practicing entomologist, a passing mark on a general qualifying examination, and a passing mark on at least one specialty examination. Click here for a list of topics to study. The degree and experience requirements can be met in any of the following ways: An earned degree in entomology or related field, with the required certifiable entomological work experience: Doctoral degree and one year experience, or Master’s degree and two years experience, or Bachelor’s degree and three years experience or..........................

[VRWC_minion]

So basically if my twelve year old looked at bugs for seven years he could be a certified expert witness when he becomes 19 ?

or

• No degree or degree in a nonrelated field, with the required certifiable entomological work experience and certifiable education in entomology:

Seven years experience

An established number of continuing education units for the three year period prior to application

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