Kakos School of Arts and Sciences
About
The largest of Manhattan University's three schools, where a person-centered education prepares innovative leaders for any future.
Rooted in Lasallian values, the Kakos School of Arts and Sciences offers a holistic education across the liberal arts, sciences, education, and health. Our students build career-ready skills relevant to any profession, guided by dedicated faculty and a close-knit campus community just a quick subway ride from the resources of New York City.
Our Mission
As the largest of the three schools that make up Manhattan University, the Kakos School of Arts and Sciences is a dynamic, interdisciplinary community where students and faculty collaborate to foster excellence in research, teaching, and learning. Rooted in Lasallian values, we provide a person-centered education that cultivates career-ready skills relevant across disciplines and adaptable to any future profession. Guided by our dedicated faculty, Kakos provides a holistic and comprehensive education in the liberal arts, sciences, education, and health that prepares students to become innovative leaders and active contributors to their communities and the world beyond.
A Message from the Dean
Dean Marcy Kelly welcomes students to a community of scholars grounded in Lasallian values, where dedicated faculty guide each student's unique academic journey. Her message highlights the school's commitment to student success in a caring, inclusive environment, the chance to build a strong liberal arts and sciences foundation while exploring individual passions, and the experiential opportunities at the heart of a Kakos education, from faculty-mentored research and study abroad to internships and the alumni mentoring program.
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Academics
Every Manhattan University graduate benefits from the foundational courses Kakos offers. Spanning the basic and applied sciences, social sciences, education, health, and the traditional humanities, our programs build the interdisciplinary skills that make graduates desirable to employers and provide a pathway to any future career our students choose. With 33 undergraduate majors, 6 graduate programs, and 6 combined degrees across 12 academic departments, students are known for standout programs in Biology, Communication, Computer Science, Exercise Science, and Psychology, alongside fast-growing offerings in Digital Media Art, Criminology, and Game Design and Production.
Research, Outcomes, and Careers
A Kakos education turns intellectual curiosity into career readiness. Through faculty-mentored research and a New York City network of employers, our graduates launch careers across industries.
Our Summer Research Scholars programs (Jasper, Kakos Science, and Branigan) offer stipends to rising sophomores through seniors to develop research and creative projects in a discipline of their choice. Working closely with expert faculty mentors, students receive guidance from a project's initial development through to its successful completion, often presenting their work at regional and national conferences. CTA: Explore Research Opportunities → /kakos/research.php
Where Our Graduates Go: Kakos graduates build careers at leading employers across media, finance, technology, government, healthcare, and the nonprofit sector. Recent placements include:
Apple · Walt Disney Company · Goldman Sachs · NBCUniversal · ESPN · KPMG · Major League Baseball · MSG Network · Fox News · ViacomCBS · YES Network · Brennan Center for Justice · Wildlife Conservation Society · City of New York · State of New York · Columbia University · HR&A Advisors · CityMD
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.