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Liberal Arts for Returning Citizens (LARC) is a tuition-free college program at Clark University that supports formerly incarcerated individuals as they reenter society and rebuild their lives. LARC\u2019s curriculum combines the transformative power of a liberal arts education with workforce preparation through paid internships, Recovery Coach Training program, business mentorship, and a Digital Literacy Certificate that includes courses on basic computer skills, artificial intelligence, financial literacy, and data analysis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

LARC provides community as well as a site for asking new questions about identity and the world in which we live.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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While LARC is a non-matriculating program, students receive Clark University transcripts and transferable college credit, and have full access to all campus services, including the Writing Center, Goddard Library, and Small Business Center. Each course meets one night a week for seven weeks. A high school diploma or equivalent degree (e.g., GED, HiSET) is required to enroll in LARC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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