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


Information Session: Early Childhood Graduate Program
CUNY SPS Early Childhood Graduate Program Info Session
Black Student Union Meeting
A community‑building space that uplifts Black voices through advocacy, cultural empowerment, and shared experiences.
Human Relations and Sociology Club Meeting
Explore social behavior, equity, and human interaction in a dynamic, discussion‑driven club centered on the Human Relations & Sociology major and real‑world community engagement.

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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.
Photo of CUNY SPS MS in Data Science alumn Sharon Morris
In this profile, alum Sharon Morris (MS in Data Analytics '18) shares how her data science graduate degree from CUNY SPS provided her with the skills, resources, and confidence to excel in her career.

Online Learning at CUNY SPS


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