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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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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Upcoming Events


Online Information Session: Bachelor's Degree Programs
Join this online information session to learn more about the fully online bachelor's degree programs offered at CUNY SPS.
Creative Writing Club
Unleash your imagination! Join the Creative Writing Club to write, share, and grow your voice through poetry, fiction, and storytelling in a fun, supportive space.
Navigating the Tension: Difficult Conversations with Dignity - Afternoon Session
Build confidence in managing conflict, reading the room, and holding peers accountable with care while learning frameworks to navigate tension and stay mission‑focused.

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CUNY Disability Awareness Month sign
In honor of this important month, CUNY SPS invites all members of the community to attend some upcoming events and read about several alumni from the School's groundbreaking online disability studies programs.
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A look at CUNY SPS' new master's programs in generative AI and early childhood policy and leadership, which were launched this spring to prepare students for two rapidly growing and impactful fields.
CUNY SPS keynote speakers: Michele de Goeas-Malone (left) and Dr. Zeller-Berkman (right)
CUNY SPS's 8th Annual Student Leadership Conference united adult learners around the theme "Change Agents: From Classroom to Community," featuring several graduate students who led workshops on using theory to achieve social justice.

Online Learning at CUNY SPS


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