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Testing Services

The Student Success Center administers both make-up exams and annual assessments. Classroom Testing Services are available
Monday: 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Temporarily ending at 2:30p.m. until further notice)
Tuesday: 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m
Thursday: 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Temporarily ending at 2:30p.m. until further notice)

If you are required to take an annual assessment, you will be notified by an email to your student account.  Students who do not complete required assessments will be fined $100 and may be required to take the test in a subsequent semester.

MAKE-UP TESTING

SSC Classroom Testing Services are designed to assist students who have approved accommodations or need to make-up a classroom exam at the discretion of the student’s instructor. Scheduling an exam with the SSC does not guarantee that a student will be allowed to make up the exam.

  • All exams must be scheduled at least 24-hours (one full day) before the desired appointment. Walk-in appointments are not available.
    • To schedule an appointment:
    • Requests submitted after 5pm (or over the weekend) will not be received until the following business day and will follow the 24-hour protocol from when they are received.
  • After an appointment is scheduled, inform your instructor via email and request an exam be sent to the SSC. If the test is not in the SSC at the start of your appointment, you will need to reschedule for a later date.
  • Students who are more than 15 minutes late will need to reschedule for a later date. If you must miss the appointment or reschedule for any reason, contact the SSC before the scheduled appointment; otherwise, the appointment will be marked “missed”.
    • Three missed appointments will disable your account and you will not be able to use the Testing Center again until you speak with the Testing Center Staff.
  • Be aware of any materials you may need during testing, such as a calculator or Scantron. A limited number of calculators are available to borrow through the SSC.
  • All cell phones must be powered off and stored away during your exam. Cell phone usage during an exam will be reported to the instructor.
  • Any student caught violating the academic honesty and integrity policy will be reported to the instructor.
  • Due to space availability, no test may be taken outside of the posted hours without prior approval from the Director of Assessment. Also, please do not arrive more than 5 minutes early for the appointment.  Testing center occupancy rules limit how many individuals may be in the room at the same time.
  • Health & Safety Guidelines for the University must be followed.

CANCELLATION POLICY

To cancel or reschedule a classroom test or annual assessment, please call 314.392.2364 or email testing@mobap.edu at least 1 hour prior to your appointment.  Three “missed” appointments without cancellation or rescheduling will disable your testing account and you will not be able to use the Testing Center again until you speak with the Testing Center Staff.

ASSESSMENT TESTS

Students will be emailed a reminder the semester that they are required to take an annual assessment such as the Proficiency Profile, MFT and CPCE. However, it is the student’s responsibility to schedule their testing appointment for Assessment Day by calling (314) 392-2364 or by stopping by the SSC in FLD 117/119. If you have any questions regarding assessment tests, contact testing@mobap.edu or call (314) 392-2364. It is a graduation requirement at MBU that students must meet the following assessment criteria:

Per the undergraduate academic catalog, the student will meet assessment criteria established by the faculty as follows:

  1. Students with 0-29 credit hours will complete the Proficiency Profile in their first semester of enrollment with a follow-up when they have between 55-89 credit hours..
  2. The student who has completed between 55 and 89 credit hours, with at least 30 hours earned at Missouri Baptist University, will take a mid-level assessment test of general education.* All general education and degree requirements, with the exception of IDST 403 World Citizen, should have been completed or be in progress at the time this test is taken.
  3. All students will take the appropriate subject field test(s)* for their major(s) during the senior year, and/or complete other internal/external subject assessment measures (such as portfolios, senior recitals, senior research projects, or internships) as determined by the faculty.
    *Students seeking teacher certification are required by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) to pass all sections of the Missouri General Education Assessment (MoGEA) as their general education (mid-level) examination and the Missouri Content Assessment(s) (MoCA) for each area in which certification is being sought. Students must also receive a passing evaluation on their Professional Development Folio the semester prior to student teaching as well as pass the Missouri Pre-Service Teacher Assessment (MoPTA) which is completed during student teaching.

ACCUPLACER

The Accuplacer is a placement test used to place incoming students into the appropriate English and Mathematics classes. This assessment is given regularly throughout the summer and as needed throughout the school year.

Accuplacer FAQs

Proficiency Profile

Freshmen and students who have completed between 55 and 89 credit hours (at least 30 credits at MBU) must take the Proficiency Profile assessment. This assessment gauges skills and understanding across general education-required courses typically taken and finished by the junior year. This assessment is offered in the fall and spring semesters.

MFT

The Major Field Test (MFT) is required for graduating Seniors studying biology, bio-chemistry, bio-technology, business, chemistry, computer science, criminal justice, English, history, math, music and psychology. Senior education majors pursuing certification in biology, business education, chemistry, English and math must take the Major Field Test to satisfy the concentration requirement. This test is given during the students’ final semester. This test gauges skills and understanding obtained in upper division, major required courses. This test is given in the fall, spring and summer semesters.

*For students studying exercise science and sport management, there is an exit exam. This test is given during the students’ final semester, as a part of their capstone course.

MBA MFT

The MBA Major Field Test, MBA MFT, is given as part of the University’s desire to enhance the MBA program. The results of the exam lets the University know where it stands in relation to other MBA programs. It also helps the University know if there are any opportunities for improvement or areas that need to be addressed in the curriculum, to help make the program stronger for future MBA students.

MoGea

The Missouri General Education Assessment (MoGea) is a general content area assessment required for entrance into the education program. This assessment is given multiple times throughout the year across the state. For registration details and test site information, please visit the Missouri Educator Gateway Assessments website.

CPCE

The Counselor Preparation Comprehensive Examination (CPCE) from the National Board of Certified Counselors is required for students in the Master of Arts in Counseling (Licensure) program. This test is given during the student’s final semester, although they may choose to test at an earlier date. This test gauges skills and understanding obtained in all required and elective coursework in the counseling program. This test is given in the fall, spring and summer semesters.

DSST

The DSST allows students to receive college credit for information they already know without completing a college-level class. There are 36 tests in the areas of math, business, physical science, humanities, social sciences and technology. Tests are by appointment only and administered online. Each exam cost $100* that must be paid online at the time of the exam. Non-MBU students must also pay a $30 test site fee, which can be paid by cash or check on the day of the exam. For more information on the DSST, please visit www.getcollegecredit.com.
To schedule an exam email testing@mobap.edu or call (314) 392-2364
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*DSST only takes Visa, Mastercard, or American Express.