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Administrative Law and Procedure (Paper-Based)

(Course Available After Purchase)Instructor: William Jenson$355

Overview:
Gain an understanding of the law applicable to administrative agencies of the government. Course focuses on law applicable to federal administrative agencies and particularly on the Administrative Procedure Act. ACE College Credit Recommendation Service reviewed.

In this independent study paper-based course, you submit assignments to an instructor, who grades them and gives you feedback. Textbooks must be purchased separately. Take up to one year to complete.

Who Should Attend?
Persons who want to learn the principles and practices of administrative law, particularly in federal agencies.
Additional Information:
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Objectives:
  • Become familiar with the powers of administrative agencies, the limitations of their powers and the requirements that they must meet to exercise their powers
  • Identify legal remedies available to those injured by the exercise of power by administrative agencies
  • Discuss the principles and practices of administrative law, particularly as applicable to federal agencies; the provision of the Administrative Procedure Act; the principles of constitutional law applicable to administrative agency rulemaking and adjudication; and the methods by which Congress, the president and the courts control administrative agencies
  • Syllabus:
    Syllabus -- Administrative Law and Procedure, LAWS3310C, Grad. School, USDA Required Textbooks:
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    Contents
    • Lesson 1: Introduction to Administrative Law & Administrative Agencies
    • Lesson 2: External Controls on Administrative Agencies
    • Lesson 3: The Exercise of Agency Power
    • Lesson 4: Agency Decision-Making: The Constitutional Limitations
    • Lesson 5: Rules and Rulemaking
    • Lesson 6: Trial-Type Proceeding & Informal Agency Action
    • Lesson 7: Judicial Review: Getting Into Court
    • Lesson 8: Judicial Review: Staying in Court
    • Lesson 9: Judicial Review: On the Merits and Private Actions Against the Government and Government Officials
    • Lesson 10: Obtaining Government Information
    • Lesson 11: Information about the Final Examination
    • Lesson 12: Final Examination
    Objectives
    Administrative Law is that area of the law that is concerned with the administrative agencies of government. Administrative Law includes the study of powers of administrative agencies; the limitations on powers of administrative agencies; the requirements that must be met by administrative agencies to exercise their powers; and the legal remedies available to those who have been injured by the exercise of power by administrative agencies. For the purpose of this course, administrative law is the procedural law governing administrative agencies, not the substantive law produced by them.


    Course Details
    CODE:  LAWS3310C
    TYPE:  Distance Education
    LENGTH:  Up to 1 Year(s)
    CREDITS:  3
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