School of Performing Arts
Candell University of Performing Arts and Political Sciences will reflect the changes taking place within the University, the
community and the country, including an increase in the number of elective courses offered to students.
Its students and faculty are from all religious backgrounds.
The Afrikan traditions of scholarship and dedication to a liberal education are the foundation for all academic programs at CU.
Undergraduate and graduate programs will be offered in arts, sciences, and business. Professional programs are offered by the
School of Business and Management, the College of Professional Studies, and the School of Education, which confers an
Ed.D.
School of Political Science
The Fall 2006 semester will provide a comfortable, flexible, fully accessible and fully wired research and study environment for
the CU community. Students will access a state-of-the-art library building, in the form of the Oakland Public library, fully
equipped with the latest technology and technological infrastructure to support the school's teaching mission.
Students will learn of the rich history of Afrikan people and politics. CU will also offer the opportunity to study a rich culture
of ancient Afrikan political systems and styles, current Afrikan American political styles and systems within U. S. systems and
develop new Afrikan political thought and systems for the future.
School of Black Studies
Candell University has a continued commitment to the concept of the Afrikan University, the first founded by Afrikans as the
Grand Lodge at Luxor, and are joined in that commitment by other Afrikan American organizations. The University's
humanistic tradition views the individual mind and spirit as its most valuable resources. The academic philosophy at CU
emphasizes enrichment of personal values, expansion of personal responsibility, lifelong learning and knowledge of the history
of Afrikan people.
School of Business and Management
The business program confers a four-year Bachelor of Science degree. The School is committed to the preparation of men and
women for leadership positions in the public and private sectors, as well as in entrepreneurial endeavors. A practical orientation
is added to a theoretical foundation to prepare students for the increased complexity of organizational environments. The City
of Oakland provides a unique setting for this educational experience.
School of Education
In ancient Timbuktu, up until 1000 A. D., Afrikans had a highly reputed teacher preparation program. In addition to the teacher
preparation program, the school offered several master's degree programs. Today, the United States and the State of California
have proven their separate and collective inability to educate Afrikans under the current system of oppression. The School's
focus has shifted to serving the professional growth needs of mid-career working adults.
School of Sociology
The Sociology Major provides a broad-based, liberal arts education that stresses analytical thinking, critical reasoning, and
writing skills. The Sociology Department has a strong emphasis on social justice and focuses on the study of such issues as
inequality, race and ethnicity, social and political change, gender, sexualities, social movements, education, urbanization,
globalization, poverty, violence, crime, juvenile delinquency and war and peace. The program prepares students for graduate or
professional schools and a wide variety of careers in such fields as business, law, government, criminal justice, health, social
services and teaching. The department also offers students a fieldwork experience in the community to enhance their education
with "real-life" sociological practice.
School of Media & Technology
The Department of Media Studies offers a liberal arts based program that combines critical and cultural analysis of media texts
and institutions with professional development in audio, video, and print journalism practices. Students build their production
skills as they also learn to analyze media images and to consider the influence of media on individuals and on society. Media &
Technology can lead to careers in media writing, directing and producing; print and broadcast journalism; graduate study in
media, communications, law, and politics; non-profit organizational research and management; non-profit media relations;
corporate public relations, advertising and marketing.
College of Professional Studies
The College of Professional Studies will be part of an ongoing CU commitment to adult education. Evening classes will be
offered through the University 's Liberal Arts focus, in response to the educational needs of the Oakland community’s adult
learners by creating an Evening University to serve the needs of daytime working professionals. Non-credit and non-degree
courses will be offered as well. The on-campus courses will be delivered through evening, summer, and weekend formats. CU
will offer off-campus degree programs as well. The CU Board of Trustees approved the academic degree programs in
November 2003. The intent was to add to the University’s quality programs and instruction, quality faculty and students, and
consistent enrollment patterns and revenue.
In recognition of the school’s Continuing Education contribution to the Oakland community and to the further development of
the quality of Candell University’s academic programs, in 2004, the Board of Trustees approved a University status and a name
change to the College of Professional Studies (CPS).
The University's undergraduate and graduate degree programs have been designed to meet the unique needs of a working adult
population. The undergraduate programs offer CPS students the opportunity to petition for credit for learning acquired outside
the traditional classroom. The University offers programs in Oakland, California, which are scheduled throughout the year and
do not, necessarily, follow a traditional academic calendar.
Candell University of Performing Arts and Political Sciences will reflect the changes taking place within the University, the
community and the country, including an increase in the number of elective courses offered to students.
Its students and faculty are from all religious backgrounds.
The Afrikan traditions of scholarship and dedication to a liberal education are the foundation for all academic programs at CU.
Undergraduate and graduate programs will be offered in arts, sciences, and business. Professional programs are offered by the
School of Business and Management, the College of Professional Studies, and the School of Education, which confers an
Ed.D.
School of Political Science
The Fall 2006 semester will provide a comfortable, flexible, fully accessible and fully wired research and study environment for
the CU community. Students will access a state-of-the-art library building, in the form of the Oakland Public library, fully
equipped with the latest technology and technological infrastructure to support the school's teaching mission.
Students will learn of the rich history of Afrikan people and politics. CU will also offer the opportunity to study a rich culture
of ancient Afrikan political systems and styles, current Afrikan American political styles and systems within U. S. systems and
develop new Afrikan political thought and systems for the future.
School of Black Studies
Candell University has a continued commitment to the concept of the Afrikan University, the first founded by Afrikans as the
Grand Lodge at Luxor, and are joined in that commitment by other Afrikan American organizations. The University's
humanistic tradition views the individual mind and spirit as its most valuable resources. The academic philosophy at CU
emphasizes enrichment of personal values, expansion of personal responsibility, lifelong learning and knowledge of the history
of Afrikan people.
School of Business and Management
The business program confers a four-year Bachelor of Science degree. The School is committed to the preparation of men and
women for leadership positions in the public and private sectors, as well as in entrepreneurial endeavors. A practical orientation
is added to a theoretical foundation to prepare students for the increased complexity of organizational environments. The City
of Oakland provides a unique setting for this educational experience.
School of Education
In ancient Timbuktu, up until 1000 A. D., Afrikans had a highly reputed teacher preparation program. In addition to the teacher
preparation program, the school offered several master's degree programs. Today, the United States and the State of California
have proven their separate and collective inability to educate Afrikans under the current system of oppression. The School's
focus has shifted to serving the professional growth needs of mid-career working adults.
School of Sociology
The Sociology Major provides a broad-based, liberal arts education that stresses analytical thinking, critical reasoning, and
writing skills. The Sociology Department has a strong emphasis on social justice and focuses on the study of such issues as
inequality, race and ethnicity, social and political change, gender, sexualities, social movements, education, urbanization,
globalization, poverty, violence, crime, juvenile delinquency and war and peace. The program prepares students for graduate or
professional schools and a wide variety of careers in such fields as business, law, government, criminal justice, health, social
services and teaching. The department also offers students a fieldwork experience in the community to enhance their education
with "real-life" sociological practice.
School of Media & Technology
The Department of Media Studies offers a liberal arts based program that combines critical and cultural analysis of media texts
and institutions with professional development in audio, video, and print journalism practices. Students build their production
skills as they also learn to analyze media images and to consider the influence of media on individuals and on society. Media &
Technology can lead to careers in media writing, directing and producing; print and broadcast journalism; graduate study in
media, communications, law, and politics; non-profit organizational research and management; non-profit media relations;
corporate public relations, advertising and marketing.
College of Professional Studies
The College of Professional Studies will be part of an ongoing CU commitment to adult education. Evening classes will be
offered through the University 's Liberal Arts focus, in response to the educational needs of the Oakland community’s adult
learners by creating an Evening University to serve the needs of daytime working professionals. Non-credit and non-degree
courses will be offered as well. The on-campus courses will be delivered through evening, summer, and weekend formats. CU
will offer off-campus degree programs as well. The CU Board of Trustees approved the academic degree programs in
November 2003. The intent was to add to the University’s quality programs and instruction, quality faculty and students, and
consistent enrollment patterns and revenue.
In recognition of the school’s Continuing Education contribution to the Oakland community and to the further development of
the quality of Candell University’s academic programs, in 2004, the Board of Trustees approved a University status and a name
change to the College of Professional Studies (CPS).
The University's undergraduate and graduate degree programs have been designed to meet the unique needs of a working adult
population. The undergraduate programs offer CPS students the opportunity to petition for credit for learning acquired outside
the traditional classroom. The University offers programs in Oakland, California, which are scheduled throughout the year and
do not, necessarily, follow a traditional academic calendar.
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