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title: "Kakos School of Arts and Sciences"
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# Kakos School of Arts and Sciences
Manhattan University
# Kakos School of Arts and Sciences
**Discover 33 undergraduate majors, 6 graduate programs, and 6 combined degrees across the humanities, sciences, education, and health.**
As the largest of Manhattan University's three schools, the Kakos School of Arts and Sciences is a vibrant, interdisciplinary community where students build on a strong foundation in the liberal arts and sciences to scaffold their disciplinary passions. Combining Lasallian values with a person-centered approach, we cultivate the critical thinking, scientific inquiry, and communication skills that define exceptional careers. Through faculty-mentored research, study abroad, and internships across New York City, our students become successful, ethical professionals and community-engaged stewards of the future.
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Degree Program Offerings ## Find Your Path
From your first undergraduate course to advanced graduate study, Kakos meets you where you are and prepares you for what comes next.
[](/academics/kakos/programs/undergraduate)
[Undergraduate
](/academics/kakos/programs/undergraduate)
Explore 33 undergraduate majors across the humanities, sciences, social sciences, and creative arts, all grounded in a values-added liberal arts foundation.
Explore Undergraduate Programs
[](/academics/kakos/programs/graduate)
[ Graduate
](/academics/kakos/programs/graduate)
Advance your expertise with focused graduate programs designed to deepen your knowledge and accelerate your career in New York City.
Explore Graduate Programs
[](/academics/kakos/programs/pre-college)
[Pre-College
](/academics/kakos/programs/pre-college)
Get a head start in high school, experiencing college-level study and exploring your academic interests well before you enroll.
Explore Pre-College Programs
The Kakos Difference
## Where Outcomes Speak for Themselves
A Kakos education delivers where it counts. From career-launching internships to top-ranked return on investment, our students graduate ready to lead in their fields and in their communities. The numbers below tell part of that story.
Top 13
Private Colleges & Universities in the Northeast
300+
Internship opportunities
Top 3%
nationally for salary impact
The Wall Street Journal
Message From The Dean 
Pre-Professional Pathways Built for What Comes Next
## Pre-Professional Pathways
Planning for law school or a career in health? Kakos pairs dedicated faculty advising with a New York City location full of opportunity, so you graduate ready to compete for the most selective programs.
Pre-Health
Prepare for medicine, dentistry, and allied health with rigorous science tracks and guidance from our Health Professions Advisory Committee, housed in the Center for Graduate School and Fellowship Advisement.
[Explore Pre-Health Programs](/academics/kakos/pre-health-programs)
Pre-Law
Work with faculty pre-law advisors to build a course of study in reading comprehension, analytical reasoning, and writing, with internships at law firms, courthouses, and advocacy groups across NYC.
[Explore Pre-Law Pathways](/academics/kakos/pre-law-programs)
Explore Academic Departments
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Academic Departments
## Explore Our Departments
Across 12 departments, the Kakos School of Arts and Sciences spans the disciplines that build critical thinkers and capable professionals, from the natural sciences and humanities to media arts, education, and the behavioral sciences. Each department pairs small classes and dedicated faculty with hands-on research and internships across New York City.
[ View All Academic Departments ](/academics/kakos/departments)
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Centers Research & Discovery
## Centers That Drive Discovery
The Kakos School of Arts and Sciences is home to several centers that support interdisciplinary work across our community of scholars. They give students and faculty a place to tackle real problems and forge solutions for the local community and the wider world.
Center for Urban Resilience and Environmental Sustainability (CURES)
Supports research, teaching, and community outreach in urban resilience, sustainability, and environmental justice.
[Learn More about CURES](/academics/centers-institutes/cures "Center for Urban Resilience & Environmental Sustainability")
Dorothy Day Center
An internationally recognized hub to engage students on issues of peace, social justice, and Catholic social teaching with an exhibit and special focus on Dorothy Day.
[Learn More About Dorothy Day Center](/academics/centers-institutes/dorothy-day-center "Dorothy Day Center")
Holocaust, Genocide and Interfaith Education Center
Educates the public about the Holocaust and genocide and promotes interfaith understanding among Christians, Jews, and Muslims.
Learn More about Education Center
Kakos Center for Scientific Computing
Provides high-performance computing resources that power faculty and student research across the sciences.
[Learn More About the Center for Scientific Computing](/academics/kakos/center-scientific-computing "Kakos Center for Scientific Computing")
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## Prepare for the Real World
At Manhattan University, your education is built around who you are and where you want to go. Whether you’re ready to apply or just starting to explore, take the next step when you’re ready — we’re here to help.
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[Apply Today](/admissions/apply)
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