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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Upcoming Events


Women Who Power Change – Sustainability Leaders at CUNY
Join CIED for Women Who Power Change, a webinar spotlighting CUNY women leading sustainability and sharing how education, internships, and campus resources shape impactful green careers.
Re-imagining Accessibility: Disability Justice Now!
Re‑imagine accessibility through Disability Justice. Explore intersectionality, collective access, and practical tools to build more inclusive, liberatory communities.
Book Club Meeting
Love reading and great conversation? Join Book Club to explore diverse books, share perspectives, and connect with fellow students through thoughtful, engaging discussions.

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CUNY SPS 2025 Magazine Front Cover
With Voices as its new title, the 2025 issue showcases some of the School's exceptional faculty, students, staff, and alumni and the ways that they are redefining scholarship, research, and their own personal and professional lives.
CUNY SPS Youth Studies film series "Angola Can You Hear Us"
The CUNY SPS Youth Studies programs sponsored their seventh annual Community & Youth Organizing Conference film series that centered on the theme of “Reimagining Justice Through Art,” and featured three events over several weeks in January.
Photo of Data Science Professor Dr. Jason Bryer Giving Talk at CUNY IT Conference in December 2025
Several faculty and staff shared their thought-provoking research on artificial intelligence during the 24th annual CUNY IT Conference.

Online Learning at CUNY SPS


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