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Major Field Test

The purpose of the major field test (MFT) is to evaluate students' knowledge in their major field and to assess the curriculum within each major. All graduating seniors complete various assessment activities specific to their major field of study. Some programs establish the major field test (MFT) as part of the graduation requirements. They require their students graduating in either the fall or spring semester to take the major field test (MFT).

The instruments used in the major field assessment vary by program. Provided below are the assessment instruments by program:

Accounting
Information Systems
Biology
Management
Business Administration
Marketing
Business Education (non-licensure)
Mathematics
Computer Science
Music
Economics
Office Management
English
Physics
Entrepreneurship
Sociology
Finance
 

Agribusiness
Plant and Soil Science
Animal Science
Political Science
History
Psychology
Industrial/Organizational Psychology
Social Work
 
Chemistry    
       
Locally Developed Exams
by MTSU Faculty
Aerospace
Interior Design
Anthropology
Mass Communication
Athletic Training
Nutrition and Food Science
Concrete Industry Management
Physical Education (Wellness and Exercise Science)
Construction Management Technology
Recording Industry
Criminal Justice Administration
Recreation and Leisure Services
Engineering Technology
Speech and Theatre (Communication Disorders)
Family and Consumer Studies
Textiles, Merchandising and Design
Industrial Technology    

Licensure Examinations
Art Education
Industrial Education
Business Education
Interdisciplinary Studies
Early Childhood Education
Nursing
Foreign Language
Physical Education
Health Education
Special Education

No Major Field Assessment
Art
Organizational Communication
Art History
Philosophy
Environmental Science and Technology
Professional Studies
Geoscience
Science
Liberal Studies
University Studies

   

 


The 2002-03 graduating seniors scored above the national average on major field tests in 22 academic programs.
   

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