PPA 504 Administrative Law and Ethics

This course reviews legal aspects of policy implementation within administrative agencies and their oversight by the courts. Students examine the growth of administrative power; conflict of interest laws; administrative decision-making processes; the constitutional context of administrative action; government agency actions of rulemaking, adjudication, and enforcement of law and regulations; transparency; and judicial review. The course also addresses ethical challenges faced by public administrators while carrying out their administrative duties. Pre-requisite(s): PPA 500 and RES 510; or permission of Program Chair or designate. Co-requisite(s): None. 3 semester hours