Legal & Political Issues in Public Administration

Catalog description

This course covers the key legal and political challenges associated with the public administration arena. Students will examine the principles of administrative law and federal constitutional law that provide the foundation for the operations and decision-making processes of public administrators. To that end, the interface of legal requirements with political ramifications will be explored. Students will be challenged to link core public administration functions, particularly at the leadership level, with an understanding of political accountability and legal consequences.