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Penn State University Park

Penn State University Park
University Park Campus
University Park, PA 16802

Official telephone: (814) 865-4700
Website: www.psu.edu
Screen last updated on: September 2006
LEARNING DISABLED PROGRAM OFFICE
Learning disabled program contact: William J. Welsh,
Director, Disability Services
Contacting the office: 814 863-1807

ABOUT THE PROGRAM
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
Services available to LD students:
remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, note-taking services, readers, tutors, talking books, reading machines, tape recorders, learning center, extended time for tests
LD students are tutored: individually and in small groups
A lighter course load is allowed for LD students: yes
Additional time to complete degree is allowed for LD students: yes
There are additional costs for LD students: no

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS FOR LD STUDENTS
An essay is required: no
Untimed tests are accepted: no
GED is accepted: yes