PARA 1215 Administrative Law

Introduces the student to the basic concepts of administrative law including the legislative process related to enabling the agency. The Administrative Procedure Act (federal and state) is covered. Topics also include agency discretion, due process, delegation, rulemaking, investigation, information collection, informal proceeding, hearings, and judicial review. Because paralegals are permitted to represent individuals in some agency proceedings (e.g., social security, unemployment, etc.), the students are introduced to the various aspects of such representation.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Program Admission, PARA 1100 - Introduction to Law and Ethics with a grade of “C” or better

Corequisite

None

Lab Contact Hours

0

Lecture Contact Hours

45

Total Contact Hours

45