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According to the National Joint Committee on Learning Disabilities, "learning disabilities" 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.

Institution accepts students according to the above definition:

yes

Learning disabled program available:

support services but no program

Total number of students in LD program:

Services available to LD students:

remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, tutors, talking books, reading machines, tape recorders, untimed tests, learning center, extended time for tests, Extended time on assignments, testing in separate room, oral exams, use of calculator, books on tape

LD students are tutored:

individually and in small groups

A lighter course load is allowed for LD students:

Additional time to complete degree is allowed for LD students:

There are additional costs for LD students:

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS FOR LD STUDENTS

Number of accepted applicants who enrolled:

Requirements for LD applicants:

diagnostic test(s)

An essay is required:

Untimed tests are accepted:

GED is accepted:

yes

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