Major Field Tests

Major Field Tests logo The Major Field Tests (MFTs) are innovative undergraduate and MBA outcome assessments designed to measure the basic knowledge and understanding achieved by students in a major field of study. Test results enable academic departments to better assess and refine curricula, and gauge the progress of students compared to others in the program and those in similar programs at schools throughout the country. All MFTs are proctored, multiple choice exams designed to assess mastery of concepts and principles as well as knowledge expected of you at the conclusion of a major in specific subject areas.

WhO TAKES the MFTs TESTS?

The Testing Center is open for the administration of the MFTs each semester for graduating seniors for the following subject areas:

CHEMISTRY	MUSIC
COMPUTER SCIENCE	POLITICAL SCIENCE
CRIMINAL JUSTICE	SOCIOLOGY
LITERATURE IN ENGLISH
To schedule your exam Click Alabama A&M University Exam Selection \| RegisterBlast You must have applied for FALL 2025 graduation AND confirmed on listing sent to Testing Services. Check your eligibility with the Registrar's office. Students in a Major Capstone course, MGT online majors,Buisness majors and MBA majors will take the new department administered Peregrine Assesment. Check with your dept for more information.

REMOTE TEST SCHEDULING

Students chosing to test remotely must pay for proctor services via ProctorU.
This fee is $100 and is NOT a part of your exit exam fee.
Contact Mrs. Rawlins-Morton to schedule an online MFT. You will receive instructions from ETS to prepare and to schedule your remote MFT exam.
You will complete your MFT exam at your remote location, not in testing lab, on the date and time you selected.
If you miss your scheduled exam, you will NOT be given a refund and will need to reschedule.

On the day of the test

The Testing Lab is located in the J. F. Drake Memorial Learning Resource Center (LRC /Library) Room 125.

Arrrive at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled test time for check-in.
If you are late, you will need to reschedule your exam.

Bring a physical with a form of identification containing your photograph.

(i.e. AAMU Student ID, driver's license, ID card, military ID, or passport).
IDs on cellular devices are not permitted.
No student will test without proper identification.

The following items are prohibited during testing, including but not limited to

Cell phones or pagers
Hand-held calculators or smart watches
Any listening, copying, photographic, transmission, or receiving devices
Non-medical electronic devices (laptop computers, digital assistants)
Wristwatch or digital cameras
Dictionaries, books, pamphlets, reference materials, or papers of any kind
Slide rules, protractors, compasses, or rulers
Food or drink, gum, mints, snacks etc.
Cosmetics inclusive of lipstick, lip balm, vaseline

Fall 2025 SCHEDULING REQUEST

Testing will begin September 29th -December 5th, 2025
Each exam date/time has limited seating (10 per time slot).
If your first date/time choice is no longer available, you will be notified to select a different date/time.
Do not wait until the last minute to schedule as slots may not be available as you get closer to the testing deadline.
Do not arrive without email confirmation from the Testing Center via Registerblast.

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