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Holy Names College - Services for Learning Disabled Students
Programs|Application Requirements|Student Services|Term and Staff Information
For 1994.
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 no limit to the number of Learning Disabled students.
- There is no limit to the percent of students allowed into the Learning Disabled program.
- 20 applicant(s) for Learning Disabled programs and services were offered admission in 1994.
Application Requirements
- SAT I is required with minimum scores of:
- English: 400
- Math: 400
- Combined: 880
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- Diagnostic tests are recommended.
- A personal interview is recommended.
- An essay is required and it may be typed.
- Untimed tests are accepted.
- GED certification is accepted.
Learning Disabled Student Services
- List of applicable services for Learning Disabled students:
- Remedial Math
- Remedial English
- Diagnostic Testing Services
- Note-taking Services
- Oral Tests
- Tutors
- Untimed Tests
- Learning Center
- Other:
counseling.
- Learning Disabled students are tutored individually and in small groups.
- Credit is not given for remedial courses taken.
Learning Disabled Term and Staff Information
- The Learning Disabled student program runs on a full term.
- A lighter course load is given to Learning Disabled students.
- Additional time is given to complete degree.
- Extra costs for Learning Disabled students are $675 per semester.
- There are 2 full-time staff persons available to work with Learning Disabled students.
- There are 1 part-time staff persons available to work with Learning Disabled students.
- Contact Anita Kite, Assistant Academic Dean, for more information on Learning Disabled programs at 510 436-1005.
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