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Duquesne 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 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.
- There were 40 students in the Learning Disabled program in 1994.
Application Requirements
- SAT I is required.
- ACT is required.
- Other:
Documentation not older than three years is requested.
- 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:
- Diagnostic Testing Services
- Note-taking Services
- Oral Tests
- Readers
- Tutors
- Talking Books
- Untimed Tests
- Learning Center
- 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 3 full-time staff persons available to work with Learning Disabled students.
- There are 2 part-time staff persons available to work with Learning Disabled students.
- Dr. Frederick Lorensen, Director, Special Student Services, is the key staff person available to work with Learning Disabled students.
- Contact Judith Griggs, Director of Learning Skills Center, for more information on Learning Disabled programs at 412 396-6636.
- Other important information:
Evaluation documentation not older than three years is requested.
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