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


Meditation Session: The Science of Mindfulness
Discover the science of mindfulness in this session combining research-backed insights with guided practice using evidence-based meditation techniques.
Podcast Club Meeting
Have a story to tell? Join the Podcast Club to create, record, and share powerful conversations with fellow SPS students—no experience needed, just curiosity and voice.
Owning Your Hours: Balancing Work, Family, & Avoiding Burnout
Learn to balance work, family, and school by setting boundaries, managing stress, and using simple self‑care strategies to prevent burnout and stay motivated all semester.

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CUNY SPS Dean Braverman Speaking at Full-Time Faculty Research Celebration
The Inaugural Full-Time Faculty Research & Projects Celebration, which featured nine dynamic faculty presentations, showcased the ways that the School's faculty inquiry advances knowledge, informs innovative pedagogy, and strengthens CUNY SPS’ mission.
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.

Online Learning at CUNY SPS


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