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Howard University - Services for Learning Disabled Students
Programs|Application Requirements|Student Services|Term and Staff Information
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.
Application Requirements
- SAT I is required with minimum scores of:
- English: 400
- Math: 400
- Combined: 800
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- ACT is required with minimum scores of:
- English: 20
- Math: 20
- Composite: 20
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- Diagnostic tests are recommended.
- A personal interview is not neccessary.
- Untimed tests are accepted.
- GED certification is accepted.
- top half of secondary school class is the minimum class rank accepted.
- C is the minimum letter grade average accepted.
Learning Disabled Student Services
- List of applicable services for Learning Disabled students:
- Remedial Math
- Remedial English
- Remedial Reading
- Diagnostic Testing Services
- Readers
- Tutors
- Untimed Tests
- 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 partial term.
- A lighter course load is not given to Learning Disabled students.
- Additional time is not given to complete degree.
- No extra cost for Learning Disabled students.
- Contact Vincent Johns, Dean of Office of Special Student Services, for more information on Learning Disabled programs at 202 806-2920.
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