THE KAKOS SCHOOL OF Arts and SCIENCEs
IMPORTANT NEWS. As previously announced, the Kakos School of Arts and Sciences at Manhattan College will be created through the merger of four existing schools within our institution: the School of Science, the School of Liberal Arts, the School of Health Professions, and the School of Continuing and Professional Studies. We expect the merger to be complete by the end of the Spring 2024 semester, and encourage you to explore this site to learn more.
The Foundation Of Career-Focused Academics
The Kakos School of Arts and Sciences returns to the core of the academic experience and focuses on effective inquiry-based learning. We have redesigned the liberal arts education for next-gen leaders who seek a high-quality academic experience provided by distinguished faculty. In addition to acquiring career-ready skills in the classroom, you will also have the opportunity to study abroad for a semester, conduct a research project one-on-one with a faculty member or pursue an internship. The School is an arts and science experience built for the 21st century.
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Our Vision
Areas of Study
The academic programs you’ll find in the Kakos School of Arts and Sciences are as diverse as the students within them. You will have the chance to make learning come alive through a variety of immersive, hands-on experiences in New York City and beyond. Whether you want to pursue a degree in digital media arts or explore a biochemistry path, you’ll find supportive guidance from our top-ranked faculty and have access to our academic support services, tutoring sessions and career workshops to earn your degree and launch a successful career.
Departments
The Kakos School of Arts and Sciences is committed to the highest academic standards in its pursuit to mold next-gen leaders who positively impact our world.
Ray Maresca, M.S. '19
“Being a student here fostered a sense of community. I have people around me whom I can work with.”
Ray Maresca, M.S. '19
“Being a student here fostered a sense of community. I have people around me whom I can work with.”
Ray Maresca, M.S. '19
“Being a student here fostered a sense of community. I have people around me whom I can work with.”
Lauren Raziano, B.S. '24
“I feel like at Manhattan, every person is working together towards a common goal, and you just feel so supported by the students and the professors”
Lauren Raziano, B.S. '24
“I feel like at Manhattan, every person is working together towards a common goal, and you just feel so supported by the students and the professors”
Lauren Raziano, B.S. '24
“I feel like at Manhattan, every person is working together towards a common goal, and you just feel so supported by the students and the professors”
Maria Thomas, B.A. '22
“For a discipline like English, where you’re constantly writing and you’re constantly producing work, it’s super important to have people around you who you trust to share this work and give you constructive feedback on it.”
Maria Thomas, B.A. '22
“For a discipline like English, where you’re constantly writing and you’re constantly producing work, it’s super important to have people around you who you trust to share this work and give you constructive feedback on it.”
Maria Thomas, B.A. '22
“For a discipline like English, where you’re constantly writing and you’re constantly producing work, it’s super important to have people around you who you trust to share this work and give you constructive feedback on it.”