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Coursedog Training Documents

Coursedog Catalog and Curriculum will offer new and exciting options for viewing the catalog and updating course and program information.

Below you will find training documents which correspond to each module to assist you with reviewing and updating.

Catalog Procedures

Navigate to Coursedog Login
- https://app.coursedog.com
Sign in with your APSU credentials (utilizes single sign-on)
Navigate to the products icon in the top right corner and select Catalog & Handbook
To see the full bulletin, you will navigate to the right and select View Public Catalog
At this point, you will be able to search courses and programs online to see how they display.

Navigate to apsu.edu
Select the hourglass on the right and then click A to Z Index
Select "B" and Bulletins Graduate and Undergraduate
Locate the appropriate bulletin
At this point, you will be able to search courses and program online to see how they display.

Navigate to app.coursedog.com
Sign in with your single sign-on credentials
Click the Products Icon in the top right corner.
Select Catalog and Handbook
On the left side, navigate to Pages
This will load a larger page that will show all pages, custom pages, or pre-built pages
Scroll through the listing and select the page you would like to view
Once you have opened the page you would like to view/edit, you will see otpionson the right side for editing
Select Request Change
The document will open in an edit version for you to make appropriate updates.
Once you have made the necessary changes, click "Submit Changes"
The workflow will be activated to review and approve the requested change

Navigate to app.coursedog.com
Sign in with your single sign-on credentials
Click the Products Icon in the top right corner.
Select Catalog and Handbook
On the left-hand side, select Requests.
Information for requests will load in the middle.
Select "Assigned to Me"
Click on the proposal you wish to review
Approve or Reject

Additional information:

We do have a workflow set up for changes to the bulletin. We will begin using this for the year 2027-2028 for custom and departmental pages.
- Individuals can request a change if the departmental page will route to the chair for approval and then to me. If a custom page, it will go from the author to me for approval.
- Those will route to me for review and approval.
For 2026-2027, please send any edits to me through email, obrienjr@apsu.edu.
Degree Maps are now housed within the program information and will also be linked through Program Finder.

Curriculum Procedures

Go to app.coursedog.com
Log in utilizing your single sign-on information.
Once you are logged in, you will want to ensure you are in the Curriculum Management tool (the name of the tool will display in the top left corner).
- If you are not in the Curriculum Management tool, you will want to navigate to the top right and select the grid icon. It will then display all of the options available to you. Navigate to Curriculum Management and select.
From the main page, navigate to the right side and select New Proposal.
Once you have selected New Proposal a drop down box will appear in the middle of the screen.
From here, you will want to select Course, and then it will prompt you through a few other questions to ensure you are directed to the appropriate course form. For the new course, you will want to answer No to the first question and then Yes to the second.
At this point, you will want to input the course information into the Select Course area and select GO TO FORM:
You will now need to complete all required fields on the new course form.
Once you have completed the form, select the SUBMIT PROPOSAL button on the right.
Once you have submitted your proposal, it is in the workflow process and will be routed accordingly for approval.

Go to app.coursedog.com
Log in utilizing your single sign-on information.
Once you are logged in, you will want to ensure you are in the Curriculum Management tool (the name of the tool will display in the top left corner).
- If you are not in the Curriculum Management tool, you will want to navigate to the top right and select the grid icon. It will then display all the options available to you. Navigate to Curriculum Management and select.
From the main page, navigate to the right side and select New Proposal.
Once you have selected New Proposal, a drop-down box will appear in the middle of the screen.
From here, you will want to select Course, and then it will prompt you through a few other questions to ensure you are directed to the appropriate course form. For these course revision instructions, select yes to the second question; it will then prompt you for additional information.
At this point, you will want to input the course information into the Select Course area and select GO TO FORM:
You will now see the full course overview and are able to make changes as necessary. Please note: all required items must be completed before submitting the course revision.
Once you have completed all revisions, select the SUBMIT PROPOSAL icon on the right-hand side.
Once you have submitted your proposal, it is in the workflow process and will be routed accordingly for approval.

Go to app.coursedog.com
Log in utilizing your single sign-on information.
Once you are logged in, you will want to ensure you are in the Curriculum Management tool (the name of the tool will display in the top left corner).
- If you are not in the Curriculum Management tool, you will want to navigate to the top right and select the grid icon. It will then display all of the options available to you. Navigate to Curriculum Management and select.
From the main page, navigate to the right side and select New Proposal.
Once you have selected New Proposal a drop down box will appear in the middle of the screen.
From here, you will want to select Course, and then it will prompt you through a few other questions to ensure you are directed to the appropriate course form. For these course delete/inactivate instructions, you will want to select no to the second and third question, and then it will prompt you for additional information.
At this point, you will want to input the course information into the Select Course area, and select GO TO FORM:
You will now see the full course overview. You will only need to update one field on this form. Under Status, you will drop the box down and select inactive. You will receive an error message to submit the form if this is not selected.
Once you have updated the status to inactive, select the SUBMIT PROPOSAL button on the right
Once you have submitted your proposal, it is in the workflow process and will be routed accordingly for approval.

Go to app.coursedog.com
Log in utilizing your single sign-on information.
Once you are logged in, you will want to ensure you are in the Curriculum Management tool (the name of the tool will display in the top left corner).
- If you are not in the Curriculum Management tool, you will want to navigate to the top right and select the grid icon. It will then display all the options available to you. Navigate to Curriculum Management and select.
From the main page, navigate to the right side and select New Proposal.
Once you have selected New Proposal, a drop-down box will appear in the middle of the screen.
From here, you will want to select Program, and then it will prompt you through a few other questions to ensure you are directed to the appropriate course form. For a new program, you will enter No for the first question and Yes for the Second Question.
At this point, you will want to select GO TO FORM:
You will now need to complete all components of the New Program Form. The information contained in this form is required by THEC for approval, and therefore, all information must be entered accordingly.
Once you have completed the form, select the SUBMIT PROPOSAL button on the right
Once you have submitted your proposal, it is in the workflow process and will be routed accordingly for approval.

Go to app.coursedog.com
Log in utilizing your single sign-on information.
Once you are logged in, you will want to ensure you are in the Curriculum Management tool (the name of the tool will display in the top left corner).
- If you are not in the Curriculum Management tool, you will want to navigate to the top right and select the grid icon. It will then display all the options available to you. Navigate to Curriculum Management and select.
From the main page, navigate to the right side and select New Proposal.
Once you have selected New Proposal, a drop-down box will appear in the middle of the screen.
From here, you will want to select Program, and then it will prompt you through a few other questions to ensure you are directed to the appropriate course form. For a new certificate, enter No for the first two questions and yes to the last.
Now, you will want to select GO TO FORM:
You will now be able to update create the new Certificate
- Entering requirements:
  - You will want to scroll down to the requirements section.
  - Select the blue add button and then select requirement
  - A box will now appear and say untitled requirement.
  - Click on the box to expand.
  - You will now need to enter the requirement level from the drop down. Select Program Requirements. The box will close and you will need to reopen before proceeding.
  - Make sure the Show in Catalog button is toggled to the right:
  - Under the Name, you will want to enter the name of the certificate.
Now, click Add Requirement Rule under the name.
Here is where you will actually build by selecting the rule condition, the courses, and naming the rule.
- If you have a certificate with only required courses, utilize “complete all of” and title the Rule Name Core.
- If you have a certificate that requires courses and electives, you will want to select Full All of…, then you will build to insert rules. Complete all and complete “X” from.
- To enter the courses for either situation, you will navigate to Select Course, type in the prefix and number, highlight, and click to add.
Once you have completed all edits, select the SUBMIT PROPOSAL button on the right
Once you have submitted your proposal, it is in the workflow process and will be routed accordingly for approval.

Go to app.coursedog.com
Log in utilizing your single sign-on information.
Once you are logged in, you will want to ensure you are in the Curriculum Management tool (the name of the tool will display in the top left corner).
- If you are not in the Curriculum Management tool, you will want to navigate to the top right and select the grid icon. It will then display all of the options available to you. Navigate to Curriculum Management and select.
From the main page, navigate to the right side and select New Proposal.
Once you have selected New Proposal a drop down box will appear in the middle of the screen.
From here, you will want to select Program, and then it will prompt you through a few other questions to ensure you are directed to the appropriate course form. For a program modification, you will answer Yes to the question, and then it will prompt you to search for a program.
To search for your program, you will want to type in the major name. A list of programs will appear. Some may show as inactive because old data was imported from Banner, so you will want to ensure you are selecting an active program. If you would like to select the Degree Program, you will select the item with the degree in front of the code. If you are looking for a minor, you will select the abbreviated Code with a dash, followed by the full name.
Once you have selected your program, you will want to select GO TO FORM:
You will now be able to update items for the program.
- Updating under requirements:
  - You will want to scroll down to the requirements section.
  - Select your major or appropriate concentration and expand the bar
  - Select edit by the group where the edit needs to be made
  - Once you have selected edit, the area will expand.
  - If you would like to remove a course, you will click the red “X” to the right.
  - If you need to add a course, scroll down to where you are able to see select course. Type in the appropriate course, highlight and add by clicking. The newly added course will appear at the bottom of the requirements. You may select the grid icon to the left to drag and drop to the appropriate alpha/numeric order.
Once you have completed all edits, select the SUBMIT PROPOSAL button on the right
Once you have submitted your proposal, it is in the workflow process and will be routed accordingly for approval.