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
CDA Information Session

Come to a virtual information session to learn more about the CDA certificate program at the CUNY School of Professional Studies, offered in partnership with the Institute’s Career Development Center. The program...

Volunteer Event: Citymeals on Wheels
Give back, connect with fellow students, and help feed elder New Yorkers. Join the Office of Student Life for a Sunday volunteer event with Citymeals on Wheels.

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CUNY SPS student Gineyda Diaz with Dean Lisa R. Braverman
CUNY SPS welcomed the fall 2026 semester with a record-breaking enrollment of nearly 5,200 students, representing an increase of 8% over 2025. As students returned to their coursework in the new academic year, the Office of Student Life organized several community-building events to greet both returning and new students.
Dean Lisa R. Braverman at the podium during the 2026 commencement celebration, sharing the stage with CUNY SPS faculty
This fall semester, CUNY SPS added four new faculty members to its roster. These new practitioner scholars bring a dedication to pedagogical excellence as well as the ability to connect course concepts to real-world applications for their respective programs.
CUNY SPS student working at a desk.
To expand their cost-saving work for CUNY SPS students, several faculty members received grants to redesign their courses and replace proprietary textbooks with customized open educational resources.

Online Learning at CUNY SPS


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