Pre-professional Programs
Manhattanville offers several options for students interested in pursuing a career in law. Although many students interested in the legal profession major in Political Science with a concentration in Legal Studies or in Criminal Law, it is also possible to pursue other majors, while minoring in Legal Studies or Criminal Law. Details regarding Political Science, the Legal Studies and Criminal Law concentrations, and the minors in Legal Studies and Criminal Law are listed under Political Science in the Academic Departments section below. Students interested in law should seek advice early on from both the pre-law advisor and the chair of the Political Science department.
The Pre-Health Professions Advisory Committee (PHPAC) is available to assist students in preparing for admission to a medical and dental school. Students considering a career in one of these fields should contact a member of the PHPAC, or the Academic Advising Office, as soon as possible upon admission to Manhattanville, to plan their schedules. Note; Students are strongly advised to begin taking the requisite courses in the first semester of their study at Manhattanville.
The College has a cooperative arrangement with the State University of New York at Purchase which allows students to cross-register for certain courses (with the approval of the Manhattanville Advising Office) and also to use the specialized library holdings.