Students who wish to complete an academic minor as part of their undergraduate program must meet the University's general education requirements, must acquire some depth of knowledge in a major field of study, and must demonstrate some breadth of interest and ability in a second field of inquiry. The academic minor should enhance the student's employability and acceptability to graduate and professional schools. For further information, see Academic Regulations. The University awards an advanced-level Certification of Proficiency in a foreign language in recognition of exceptional ability in oral and written communication in that language.
Certification is listed on the official college transcript.
Examinations leading to proficiency certification include listening comprehension, reading comprehension, and written analysis, and the ETS Achievement Test, which is also the qualifying examination for proficiency testing. Certification indicates proven ability to function effectively in professional and social situations in a country in which the target language is spoken. Drexel University accepts clep general and selected subject exams, provided that the minimum scores set by the University are achieved. Drexel University also serves as a CLEP test center. Applicants must apply at least two weeks before the test date.