CUNY School of Professional Studies

CUNY
School of Professional Studies

Established 2003
Type Public
Dean John Mogulescu
Staff 115
Students 2000 Credit Students
Location New York, NY
Website http://sps.cuny.edu

The CUNY School of Professional Studies (CUNY SPS) is a school of the City University of New York (CUNY).

CUNY SPS undergraduate and graduate degree programs, certificates and advanced certificates including:

CUNY SPS is located in midtown Manhattan at 119 W. 31st Street and at the Joseph S. Murphy Institute for Worker Education and Labor Studies. CUNY SPS has additional administrative offices at 101 W. 31st Street.

History

For the history of The City University of New York, see City University of New York § History.
CUNY SPS campus at 119 W. 31st Street, NYC

In 2003, the Board of Trustees of the City University of New York created the CUNY School of Professional Studies (CUNY SPS) with the purpose of meeting the educational needs of working adults, organizations, and employers.

SPS is CUNY’s first fully online degrees as well as having traditional master’s degree programs.

In 2013, CUNY SPS opened a centralized campus at 119 W. 31st Street in midtown Manhattan. The building contains 4 floors of classrooms, as well as administrative offices.

CUNY School of Professional Studies Programs

The following list contains the names of the CUNY School of Professional Studies programs that have been registered with the New York State Education Department (NYSED) under the CUNY Graduate School and University Center and assigned HEGIS code numbers in compliance with State requirements.

Degree Programs:

Certificate Programs:

Non-Degree and Workforce Development Programs:

Centers and Institutes

John F. Kennedy, Jr. Institute for Worker Education

The John F. Kennedy, Jr. Institute for Worker Education supports workforce development initiatives in health and human services. The institute works with colleges, public and private employers, organized labor, professional associations, advocacy groups, community organizations, foundations and government agencies to:

Joseph S. Murphy Institute for Worker Education and Labor Studies

The Joseph S. Murphy Institute for Worker Education and Labor Studies, named after a former CUNY Chancellor who was a strong proponent of organized labor, serves the educational, policy and research needs of unions and their members and increases access to higher education as well as retention and graduation of union members enrolled in CUNY colleges.

Off-Campus College

The Off-Campus College (OCC) at the CUNY School of Professional Studies (CUNY SPS) offers working students access to a college education by providing workplace related, credit-bearing courses and certificates. Founded in 1980 as part of Cornell University's Institute for Women and Work, the Off-Campus College provides college courses for women and men in preparation for advancement in the work place. The OCC is continuing its mission of advancing the world of work by introducing students to the history, sociology and behavior of organizations through the study of related issues in Communication, Finance, Management, Leadership, Diversity, Education and Adult Learning.

Paul A. Kaplan Center for Educational Drama

Created in 1993, the Paul A. Kaplan Center for Educational Drama is the outreach and professional development program of the Creative Arts Team (CAT). The Kaplan Center offers graduate level professional training opportunities in educational drama and theatre methodologies.

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