The certificate in Ethical Theory and Practice will help you develop your awareness and understanding of ethical issues. Ethics is a crucial aspect of all personal, familial, institutional, civic, business, scientific, and professional relationships. In ethics classes, you will reflect upon how and why these kinds of problems arise, the nuances and repercussions of tackling them in different ways, and some of the various ways people have thought about how to resolve them in practice. This kind of study adds depth to your understanding of the practical dimensions of all areas of life and work and prepares you for dealing with the complex moral and ethical issues that arise.

The Ethical Theory and Practice is a Certificate degree offered by Drexel University at its main campus in Philadelphia, United States of America. The program is delivered on campus as a Full Time course in English and requires approximately 1 year to complete. Students study at the university's main campus while gaining the knowledge and practical experience expected for this area of study. The next intake is available from September 26, 2026.
About Certificate in Ethical Theory and Practice
Requirements and Admission Criteria for Certificate in Ethical Theory and Practice at Drexel University
Entry Requirements
Current High School Students
Official transcript from years 9, 10, and 11. If the transcript is issued in a language other than English, it must be accompanied by an English translation.
High School Graduates
Official final transcript from years 9, 10, 11, and 12. If the transcript is issued in a language other than English, it must be accompanied by an English translation. An official copy of the General Secondary Examination results (Tawjihi) in Arabic and in English.
English Requirements
- PTEMin 53
- IELTSMin 6.5
- TOEFLMin 80
Fee Information
How to Apply
Before beginning your application to Drexel, please review our Admission Prerequisites and Application Deadlines.
If you are a returning student who has previously enrolled in undergraduate coursework at Drexel, please refer to the Readmission Instructions for requirements. Part-time and non-matriculated students should refer to the Part-Time Application Instructions.
Be sure to submit all required materials before your application deadline.
- First-Year Instructions
- First-Year Winter Entry Instructions
- Transfer Instructions
- International Gateway Program Instructions
- Part-Time Instructions
- Readmission Instructions
We accept the following applications:
First-Year Applicants
Drexel accepts both of the applications listed below for first-year students. Please submit either application.
Common Application
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Full-Time Transfer Applicants
Drexel accepts both of the applications listed below for transfer students who wish to apply for full-time programs. Students may only have one active application on file at a time..
Drexel University's Admission Application
Common Application
Nursing Accelerated Career Entry
Note: To be considered for our accelerated BSN program, you must already have a bachelor's degree. To apply for this program, select "Accelerated Career Entry Nursing" as your application. You should not use the Common Application, but instead use the link below. If you do not already have a bachelor's degree or are seeking our traditional BSN program, select "Undergraduate Transfer Full-Time" as your application.
Drexel University's Admission Application
Part-Time Applicants
Part-time and non-matriculated students can apply using the following application.
Drexel University's Admission Application
Refer to the application instructions for specific requirements.
We strongly recommend that all official transcripts and supporting documentation are submitted electronically to [email protected]. If your school is not able to send official transcripts electronically, please request that official documents be sent by mail or courier service. Drexel Admissions will process application documents received through the U.S. Postal Service and courier services (DHL, FedEx, UPS, etc.), although there is a slight delay in processing these documents. Please allow 3–4 weeks for transcripts and supporting documents sent by mail or courier to be processed. Documents submitted by the applicant via email are not considered official, and therefore cannot be accepted.

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