Latest Updates to Course Syllabus Templates

Created by Becky Shiring, Modified on Fri, 16 Aug at 3:49 PM by Audrey Cutler

AAP periodically updates the syllabus template for policy changes, to improve usability, and to fix issues. Check your syllabus to ensure all of your critical content is present. 


Most recently, multiple fields in the previous template were moved or renamed, and three fields were removedCourse OverviewDirections for Students, and Course Participation.


SU '24/FA '24 Updates

  1. The contents of Appendix A and B were integrated into the body of the syllabus. Course Outlines (previously under Appendix B) moved below Course Structure near the top of the syllabus. The Course Outline table format is now required.Screen shot of the Course Outline Document and Course Outline table fields.
  2. Course Topics and Readings (previously under Appendix B) moved below Textbooks. Screen shot showing the new location of Course Topics in the Required Text section.
  3. Additional changes:
    • The Artificial Intelligence Policy is now required.
    • Program and Course Outcomes moved to the middle of the syllabus.
    • Assignment Feedback is now prepopulated with text from the AAP template.
    • These fields are no longer in the template: Course Overview, Directions for Students, and
      Course Participation.


The AAP Curriculum Committee is responsible for syllabus template changes. Please contact AAPassessment@jhu.edu with any questions.


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