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Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania - Services for Learning Disabled Students
Programs|Application Requirements|Student Services|Term and Staff Information
For 1993.
About Learning Disabled Programs and Services
- This school accepts Learning Disabled students according to the following definition:
- According to the National Joint Committee on Learning Disabilities, a learning disability is a "general term that refers to a heterogeneous group of disorders manifested by significant difficulties in the acquisition and use of listening, speaking, reading, writing, reasoning, or mathematical abilities." A learning disability is presumably due to central nervous system dysfunction, and is not primarily due to other handicapping conditions, environmental, or cultural influences. It is not a form of mental retardation, or an emotional disorder.
- There is support for Learning Disabled students but there is not a specific program available for Learning Disabled students.
- There is no limit to the number of Learning Disabled students.
- There is no limit to the percent of students allowed into the Learning Disabled program.
- 15 applicant(s) who were offered admission enrolled for the 1993 year.
- There were 47 students in the Learning Disabled program in 1993.
Application Requirements
- SAT I is required.
- Diagnostic tests are recommended.
- A personal interview is recommended.
- An essay is required and it may be typed.
- Untimed tests are not accepted.
- GED certification is not accepted.
Learning Disabled Student Services
- List of applicable services for Learning Disabled students:
- Remedial Math
- Remedial English
- Remedial Reading
- Other Special Classes
- Diagnostic Testing Services
- Note-taking Services
- Oral Tests
- Readers
- Tutors
- Tape Recorders
- Untimed Tests
- Other:
interpreter.
- Learning Disabled students are tutored individually.
- Credit is not given for remedial courses taken.
Learning Disabled Term and Staff Information
- The Learning Disabled student program runs on a partial term.
- A lighter course load is given to Learning Disabled students.
- Additional time is given to complete degree.
- No extra cost for Learning Disabled students.
- There are 1 full-time staff persons available to work with Learning Disabled students.
- Peter B. Walters, Coordinator, Tutorial/504 Services, is the key staff person available to work with Learning Disabled students.
- Contact Peter B. Walters, Coordinator, Tutorial/504 Services, for more information on Learning Disabled programs at 717 389-4491.
- Other important information:
No requirements are waived, but effects of disability are considered.
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