Oakland
About this Course:
This course is an exclusive feature of University of America.org
Extended Class Description:
OAKLAND, California - OAK 101
This class studies Oakland, Ca. and provides an interactive environment where anyone can address crime, jobs, race, gentrification, housing, Raiders, Warriors, Oakland A’s and other community issues.
What you will study:
In this class you will study Oakland, a major city in the midst of change. This class allows Oakland Residence to become involved in and have a virtual voice in the "COMMUNITY" where you live.
- Oakland's population past, present, and future.
- Oakland's Economics
- Community Economics
- Local Businesses
- Street Economics
- Crime
- Housing
- and more.
* WARNING! Sensitivity and Awareness Training ahead..!
We positively encourage you to enroll in this course. Your friends, family, co-workers, and community are all impacted by the subject matter. This class gives you a platform to study the issues, and respond to current events with the virtual goal of dynamically creating problem solving solutions.
Tell-A-Friend, all are Welcome!
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| Notice(s): Please visit our FAQ's page for more information about your Instructors for this class. |
| Subject Matter Interest: Enrollment for UNIVERSITY.edu classes and courses are driven by Subject Matter Interest. To avoid conflicts of interest with Individual Personal Public Profiles, Ivy League Schools and Local Colleges the names of certain Instructors may, or will not be publicly published. |
| *Barack Obama is currently our most requested Celebrity Instructor. |
Frequently Asked Questions
| What are the Class Requirements? |
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Any adult, college student or non-college student 18 years or older may complete the free and simple pre-registration process for this class without obligation. However, official Government ID Verification will be required before any Certificates of Completion are issued… This class does not require heavy or obscure memorization, complex math, or tons of class work, however a commitment to ‘Researching Current Events’ and some ‘Social Networking’ is required. This class is complete-able in 4 to 6 weeks or less and requires a commitment of 2 to 4 hours per week. To complete this class students must satisfactorily complete and document all assigned course work, such as:
Device Requirements = Smart Phone, Desktop, Laptop, Chromebook, or Tablet with an Internet connection capable of streaming YouTube videos. |
| Who should take this Class? |
| Anyone interested in, or personally impacted by the Subject Matter. (See FAQ’s for more information.) |
| Is this class Accredited and Transferable? |
| YES..! (See FAQ’s for more information.) |
| Do I have to PAY anything? |
| NO..! This is a “FREE”, Community Service Education Class available to all. (See FAQ’s for more information.) |
| When do Fees & Costs Apply? |
| Fees, and Costs Apply to administrative requests for documentation such as Certificates, Transcripts, etc., and programs that have costs to develop. Employers frequently pay or may refund you for Class Certificates. (See FAQ’s for more information.) |
Is there a Certificate of Completion available, and how long do they last?
YES..! Most Certificates are good for 3 years before the class should be repeated or an updated course is offered. We do encourgae our Guest or Celebrity Instuctors to personally sign non-standard Certificates (added costs and limitations apply).
Earn a Verified Certificate of Completion,
the standard cost is $49.
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See our Frequently Asked Questions page FAQ’s for more detailed information.
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*WARNING! - Sensitivity and Awareness Training
Today’s events or headlines may be tomorrow's "Lesson or Subject for Discussion"…
This class covers sensitive topics and requires critical thinking that may impact your personal growth and development. You should not take this class if you; intend to be dishonest, deceptive, or closed-minded about your personal feelings or opinions. Every participant in the class will have an open opportunity to express their genuine thoughts, outlook, and views in how they see the topics being discussed. Your opinion counts and your voice matters. The use of profanity or personal statements that may threaten any person, place, or thing is strictly prohibited. Please expect differences in opinions that may not agree with what you have learned or believe to be true.
The UNIVERSITY.edu staff, and or the instructors reserve the right to remove any student without cause or notice. All students are advised to take and complete the University.edu Sensitivity Training Class before this class.