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Concordia University - 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 specific program or service 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.
- There were 5 students in the Learning Disabled program in 1994.
Application Requirements
- Diagnostic tests are required.
- A personal interview is recommended.
- Untimed tests are not accepted.
- GED certification is not accepted.
Learning Disabled Student Services
- List of applicable services for Learning Disabled students:
- Learning Disabled students are tutored individually and in small groups.
- Credit is not given for remedial courses taken.
Learning Disabled Term and Staff Information
- 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.
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