Online Learning

There are many benefits to choosing an online bachelor's or master's degree or certificate program at the CUNY School of Professional Studies (CUNY SPS). Our students have the flexibility to take classes at any time to work around their own schedules while earning a CUNY quality online degree or certificate.

Our online learning environment supports classwork and research in any location with internet access, giving our students the opportunity to complete their programs anywhere in the country, or the world.

CUNY SPS is ranked #9 in the Nation on U.S. News & World Report's Best Online Bachelor’s Degree Programs list.

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US News Best Online Programs 2026
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The faculty at CUNY SPS are skilled educators and practitioners in their fields who are experienced in teaching their courses in an online environment.

Our online learning environment takes full advantage of emerging education technologies and interactive formats, offering students the opportunity to connect with their instructors and classmates in a number of ways including email, discussion boards, blogs, ePortfolios, and instant messaging.

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CIED Reading Circle: The 1619 Project - Chapters 1–2
Begin The 1619 Project and explore how slavery, history, and the founding of the United States shaped the nation we know today. Bring your perspective!
Introduction to Zotero
Professor Joseph Hartnett of the Newman Library provides an introduction to Zotero, a free online tool to help organize your research, citations, and bibliographies.
Showcase Your Strengths: Interviewing with Confidence - Afternoon Session
Build interview confidence with tips for preparing, answering challenging questions, and making a strong first impression in virtual, phone, and panel interviews.

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CUNY SPS student working at a desk.
To expand their cost-saving work for CUNY SPS students, several faculty members received grants to redesign their courses and replace proprietary textbooks with customized open educational resources.
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As the fall 2026 semester at CUNY SPS begins, Dean Braverman welcomes the community back and offers some thoughts on the promising year ahead.
A photo of CUNY SPS Information Science student Sergey Tikhonov, with his award certificate
In this Q&A piece, Sergey Tikhonov, a CUNY SPS Information Science student, discusses his award-winning project that helps children with autism spectrum disorder recognize their different emotions. His program also provides insights for teachers and parents to identify areas where kids will need help modulating their emotional responses.

Online Learning at CUNY SPS


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