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 #6 in the Nation on U.S. News & World Report's Best Online Bachelor’s Degree Programs list.

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Best Online Programs. US News & World Report. Bachelor's 2025
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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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ePortfolio Signature Assignments
In this session, you will be guided to upload and submit any signature assignments in ePortfolio.
Reclaiming Time and Motivation as a Non-Traditional Student
In this series you will learn practical time‑management tools, beat procrastination, and build routines that help non‑traditional students take control of their schedules.
ePortfolio Signature Assignments
In this session, you will be guided to upload and submit any signature assignments in ePortfolio.

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Banner with New York City Skyline and phrase "U.S. News & World Report" Best Online Bachelor's Programs 2026 #9 in the Nation and CUNY SPS logo
In additional top-ten rankings, CUNY SPS is also named #4 in the nation on the publisher's list of Best Online Bachelor's for Veterans, and its BA in Psychology is ranked #7 in the nation on their Best Online Bachelor's in Psychology list.
Blue Banner with Yellow Text "Welcome to the Spring 2026 Semester" and CUNY SPS logo
Dean Braverman welcomes all new and returning students to CUNY SPS this spring, and shares a few highlights from the coming semester.
CUNY SPS MAAT alum Elyse Orecchio proudly displays her AATE thesis award
CUNY SPS alum Elyse Orecchio (MA Applied Theatre '23) received an award from the American Alliance for Theatre & Education for her thesis “What’s Your Love Language: Building a Shared Language from Across the World.”

Online Learning at CUNY SPS


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