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College & Work | Post-High School Options | Transitioning to College

University Programs

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By NCLD Editorial Staff
Published: February 26 2009

College offers a wide range of potential benefits to all students. For some, a two-year or four-year college or university program may lead to a career-entry job. For others, a college degree may lead to graduate school or professional training. Your experiences both in and out of classes can help set a career course for you.

Two-Year Colleges

For many students, two-year colleges provide a chance to prepare for further education, to learn an occupational skill, or to change careers. Students who complete these two-year programs earn an Associate of Arts (AA) degree. You can most often transfer credits earned at a two-year college to a four-year college or university. Some courses of study lead to an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree. These are usually occupation-specific degrees (e.g., automotive technician). Some of the AAS degree coursework can be transferred to a four-year college, but some of it cannot.

Community Colleges

These schools offer liberal arts subjects in addition to training in specific occupations, such as hotel management, auto mechanics, marketing, computer programming, or dental assisting. Most community colleges have remedial or developmental courses that can help you upgrade your basic academic skills, if needed.

Private Junior Colleges

Most private junior colleges are small, residential schools that prepare students for transfer to a four-year liberal arts college. Some private junior colleges offer occupational training. Entrance examinations are usually required, however, in many cases, work experience and extracurricular activities are also considered in the admissions process. Students who complete the two-year program earn an AA degree.

Four-year Colleges

Four-year colleges and undergraduate university programs, including four-year technical schools, vary in tradition, size, admissions criteria, academic standards, course offerings, student population, location and cost. Students who complete a four-year course of study earn a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) or a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree.

Most colleges or undergraduate universities will expect you to sample a variety of courses during your first two years. You will then be expected to focus on your major during your last two years. Although requirements for graduation differ widely from school to school, most colleges require that you earn a certain number of credits in English and in foreign languages.

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8 Comments

Where can I find a list of colleges that offer degrees for LD students?

Posted by: George S. on Wednesday, 04 April 2012
If you are ever looking for a structured academic AA or BA program, consider Beacon College in Leesburg, FL. They are the only four-year-college exclusively for students with dyslexia, AD/HD, or other specific learning disabilities. Good luck!

Posted by: Stephanie on Thursday, 08 March 2012
My daughter has a reading comprehension disability and is a Junior in high school. She wants to go to college, but I need direction of a college that would give her the support she needs. We live in Illinois. I was told Lincoln College was good in Lincoln Illinois. Any comments or suggestions. thank you so much

Posted by: Star on Tuesday, 11 October 2011
Thank you for your article. My name is Nsabiyumva Augustin. I live in Burundi, Central Africa. I have created an association for education. I need to help chidren who live in the street, who don't have parents to go to school. What can I do to to have a help for my humanitarian project. Thank for your feedback.

Posted by: Nsabiyumva on Saturday, 08 October 2011
University Programs
Lauren, A web site that gives colleges with programs for LD students: http://www.college-scholarships.com/learning_disabilities.htm Or look under colleges with programs for learning disabled students. Hope this helps.

Posted by: Linda on Wednesday, 28 July 2010
University Programs
I am also looking for colleges and universities who work with children with a LD. My son is going to be a senior and we are starting our visits. Any info would be so appreciated.

Posted by: Lisa O'Brien on Monday, 19 July 2010
University Programs
Same request as above. Anybody have successful educations at colleges on the west coast?

Posted by: Debra on Saturday, 10 July 2010
University Programs
I am looking for alisting of colleges and universities with structured LD programs. I would like something other than the K&W Guide.

Posted by: Lauren on Monday, 05 July 2010

We invite your comments on this article, but we are unable to answer personal questions. If you have a question, you may find these LD.org resources helpful: Resource Locator; LD Basics section; Frequently Asked Questions.