Liberal Arts for Returning Citizens (LARC)

Mondays 6–9 p.m. (in-person)

August 26 – October 7

Taught by Prof. John Dobson

Introduces students to the entrepreneurial process so that they can begin to shape their own entrepreneurial vision.

Tuesdays 6–9 P.M. (online)

August 27 – October 8

Taught by Prof. Janette Greenwood

Explores the modern Black Freedom Struggle (1941–1975) through the words of those who participated in the movement.

Wednesdays 6–9 p.m. (in-person)

August 28 – October 9

Taught by Prof. Sally Davidson

Introduces students to important topics in the financial world such as goalsetting, budgeting, taxes, credit, saving, and investing in stocks, bonds, and mutual funds.

Tuesdays 6–9 p.m. (in-person)

October 22 – December 3

Taught by Prof. Matthew Potts

Introduces students to the study of ethics. We will focus on the ways that individuals and communities respond to wrongdoing and consider the moral principles that guide those actions.

Thursdays 6:30–9:30 p.m. (in-person)

October 24 – December 5

Taught by Prof. Don Spratt

We’ve all heard the proverb “an apple a day keeps the doctor away,” but why? What’s in junk food and why is it bad for you? This course examines the chemistry of food and how food is properly prepared.

Mondays 6–9 p.m. (in-person)

January 13 – February 24

Taught by Prof. John Dobson

Provides students with an opportunity to develop their entrepreneurship leadership skills. Students will work with local stakeholders to implement projects to help community partners and their clients.

Tuesdays 6–9 p.m. (in-person)

January 14 – February 25

Taught by Prof. John Brown

Introduces economics concepts that are essential for someone involved in a private business. Topics include supply and demand, market types, and the performance of the economy as a whole: growth in the economy (GDP), employment and unemployment, price stability and inflation, and fiscal and monetary policy.

Wednesdays 6–9 p.m. (in-person)

January 15 – February 26

Taught by Prof. Heather Macpherson

Focuses on all steps of the writing process, beginning with developing ideas to organizing, writing, and editing.

Tuesdays 6–9 p.m. (in-person)

March 11 – April 22

Taught by Prof. Li Han

Provides students with the skills needed to actively engage in personal and professional pursuits in our technology-driven society. Topics include internet basics, social media, data security, and on-line privacy.

Wednesdays 6–9 p.m. (in-person)

March 12 – April 23

Taught by Prof. Patricia Ewick

Relying on case studies of the legal system, attention will be paid to the following topics: law and justice, the criminal legal system, the prison-industrial complex, and law and social change.

Thursdays 6–9 p.m. (in-person)

March 13 – April 24

Taught by Prof. Sally Davidson

Builds upon Financial Literacy I with a focus on financial assets and portfolio construction; saving for retirement; loans and insurance; homeownership.