CUNY SPS Undergraduate View Book 2022

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Bachelor’s Degrees Over 15 Years of Leading Online Education at CUNY

sps.cuny.edu


Our Location 119 West 31st Street, New York, NY 10001 Subway: 1,2,3, A,C,E—Penn Station B,D,F,M, N,Q,R—Herald Square Trains: PATH, NJ Transit, LIRR Bus: M4, M5, M7, M34 / M34A Select Bus Service, Q32

Contact the Office of Admissions: admissions@sps.cuny.edu Phone: 646.664.8544 Text: 646.517.7876

Online Then. Online Now. Online Experienced.


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Annette Lopez BA in Disability Studies

Offering bachelor’s degrees in addition to master’s degrees, undergraduate and advanced certificates, and professional non-degree programs, the CUNY School of Professional Studies (CUNY SPS) presents opportunities for personal growth and job mobility. We provide online programs that meet the needs of adults who are looking for a way to continue their education, advance in the workplace, or change careers. As the leader in online education at the City University of New York for more than 15 years, CUNY SPS offers fully accredited degree and certificate programs for students who want the flexibility and convenience of online learning.


​​Lisa Sheridan BA in Communication and Media

Learning Online CUNY SPS offers accredited fully online undergraduate degree and certificate programs. There are many benefits to learning online with us, including the flexibility to take classes at any time of day on a schedule that fits into your busy life. Our online learning environment allows classwork and research in any location with internet access, giving you the opportunity to complete your program anywhere in the country or around the world.

16 Fully Online Bachelor’s Degrees

We rank in the top 2% of U.S. News & World Report’s list of Best Online Bachelor’s Degree Programs, affirming our role as a leader in online education.

Networking Opportunities We pride ourselves on offering networking opportunities that strengthen personal contacts and encourage collaboration. The student association, National Society of Leadership and Success, and the leadership conference connects you with your peers while the initiatives created through the Office of Career Services such as mock interview days, virtual career fairs, and the career management software system CareerLink, puts you in touch with prospective employers. Upon graduation, you’ll have access to a number of events, such as summer and spring outings, multi-campus events that bridge alumni from other CUNY schools, coffee with our dean, and alumni engagement council meetings. Additionally, our social media channels give you 24/7 access to different members of our community.


Online Bachelor’s Degree Programs Our portfolio of bachelor’s degree programs is tailored to meet the needs of students in a variety of professional fields with a wide range of interests.

Credit for Prior Learning Transfer up to 105 credits through prior learning and work experience There’s more than one way to earn

BA in Communication and Media BA in Disability Studies BA in Human Relations BA in Liberal Studies BA in Psychology BA in Sociology BA in Youth Studies

credit toward your degree. We offer

Bachelor of Professional Studies in

a number of Credit for Prior Learn-

Applied Management and Entrepreneurship

ing opportunities for undergraduates that make it possible to earn

BS in Business

credit for your previous education

BS in Health

and workplace training.

Information Management

For example, we accept credits

BS in Health Services

from other regionally accredited

Administration

institutions, corporate or military training programs, and college

BS in Information Systems

level exam programs. We also help

RN to BS in Nursing

you identify ways to earn credit

RN to BS-MS in

for knowledge gained outside the

Nursing Education (Accelerated)

classroom through the development of a portfolio. Identify the number of

RN to BS-MS in

credits you may qualify for by using

Nursing Informatics (Accelerated)

our credit predictor tool at

RN to BS-MS in Nursing

sps.cuny.edu/creditpredictor.

Organizational Leadership (Accelerated)


Affordability As part of the City University of New York, we place quality, affordability, and value at the forefront of everything we do. Our tuition is among the lowest in New York State, and all students enrolled in an online program pay the in state tuition rate. A CUNY education costs a fraction of private school tuition. Our financial aid counselors will work with you to combine federal and state funds, scholarships, grants, loans, or veteran’s benefits to help you pay for your education.

Terrince Autry BA in Communication and Media

Application Process Our undergraduate programs are designed to meet the needs of adult students who are returning to college, some after many years, to finish a bachelor’s degree. In order to be considered for admission, you will need: Transcript(s) with a minimum of 24 credits from a regionally accredited institution A cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher* Basic skill requirements in reading, writing, and math

Jump Start Jump Start is an alternate portfolio-based application process for applicants with a GPA below 2.5. Instead of focusing on traditional academic require-

Personal essay

ments, this new admissions

$70 non-refundable application fee

approach allows you to create a

To get started, visit sps.cuny.edu/admissions, choose the undergraduate application, and follow the directions to apply. Our admissions counselors will help you with any questions you might have during the process. Note: There are additional requirements for the Applied Management and Entrepreneurship and Nursing programs. Some programs require a separate application and an interview.

portfolio that demonstrates the college-level skills and knowledge you’ve developed inside or outside of a college classroom in areas such as leadership, research, technical skills, professional writing, and languages. To learn more, visit

www.sps.cuny.edu/jumpstart


Zero Textbook Cost Courses 98% of our general education courses have zero textbook cost. Instead, we use free online resources to help lower your expenses each semester.

Lauren Lerm BS in Business

Student Services Our academic directors, admissions, and advisement teams will work to support you from admission through graduation, ensuring that you have consistent guidance during your time at CUNY SPS. •

Career Services offers access to job and internship postings, resources, career advising, professional development events, and support for experiential learning

Academic Advisement helps students achieve their academic goals

Disability Services provides accommodations and support services to students with disabilities

Student Counseling Services gives free and confidential mental health resources

Veterans Services fosters a sense of community among veteran and reservist students

Student Life encourages participation in the student association, the National Honor Society of Leadership and Success, in addition to clubs and activities such as the Black Student Union, The Kiosk (School’s newspaper), the Film Club, Delta Alpha Pi and more


Learn More Online Information Sessions

are offered monthly and include an hour-long presentation and Q&A sps.cuny.edu/about/events

Test Flight

is a free one-week class simulation that gives you an insider's look at what it means to be a CUNY SPS student sps.cuny.edu/learntestflight

Connect with Us

by calling, texting, or emailing us so that we may get your questions answered, share campus events, and directly connect you with the department for program related inquiries

sps.cuny.edu/applynow


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