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Georgia Southern University

Georgia Southern University
PO Box 8055
Statesboro, GA 30460

Official telephone: (912) 478-5611

Website: www.georgiasouthern.edu/


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Screen last updated on: September 23, 2008
LEARNING DISABLED PROGRAM OFFICE
Learning disabled program contact: Wayne Akins,
Director
Contacting the office: 912 478-1566

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
Total number of students in LD program: 429
Services available to LD students:
remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, other special classes, diagnostic testing service, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, tutors, talking books, reading machines, tape recorders, learning center, extended time for tests
LD students are tutored: 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
Requirements that may be waived for LD students: None
An essay is required: no
Untimed tests are accepted: yes
GED is accepted: no



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