The chart below summarizes appraisal licensing criteria effective January 1, 2008. Go to the Appraisal Foundation's Web site for more information.

Category	Current Requirements	1/1/08 Requirements	1/1/08 College-Level Course Requirements
Licensed Residential	90 hours	150 hours	None
Certified Residential	120 hours	200 hours	Twenty-one (21) semester credit hours covering the following subject matter courses: English Composition; Principles of Economics (Micro or Macro); Finance; Algebra, Geometry or higher mathematics; Statistics; Introduction to Computers-Word Processing/Spreadsheets; and Business or Real Estate Law.  In lieu of the required courses, an Associate Degree will qualify.
Certified General	180 hours	300 hours	Thirty (30 semester hours covering the following subject matter courses:  English Composition; Micro Economics; Macro Economics; Finance; Algebra, Geometry or higher mathematics; Statistics; Introduction to Computers-Word Processing/Spreadsheets; Business or Real Estate Law; and two (2) elective courses in: accounting; geography; ag-economics; business management; or real estate.  In lieu of the required courses, a Bachelors Degree will qualify.