Harrington College of Design - Chicago

At Harrington College of Design, we help realize the dreams of students with a passion for design and a desire to reach career opportunity goals. We offer specialized Associate Degrees and Bachelor of Fine Arts Degrees designed to help students prepare for a digital photography, interior design or graphic design career opportunity.

Our school is especially proud of our unique qualities:

* Professional faculty with real-world experience
* Small class sizes for focused attention
* Relevant curriculum that remains responsive to industry changes
* An emphasis on creative expression
* Financial aid is available for those who qualify
* Career placement assistance during school and after graduation
* Advantageous location in the heart of Chicago

The mission of Harrington College of Design is to create the next generation of design professionals to lead and serve the global community.

Building on a tradition of excellence, Harrington strives to deliver an unmatched educational experience by offering a faculty of practicing professionals; innovative programs of design; a progressive curriculum and student-centered approach enriched by the historic, vibrant and diverse culture of Chicago.

Accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools to award certificates, diplomas, associate degrees and bachelor degrees.

Harrington College of Design is an independent institution of higher learning serving the profession of interior design and digital photography and is recognized as a private college by the Illinois Board of Higher Education. The College is authorized by that board to confer baccalaureate and associate degrees.

In May, 2007, Harrington was notified that the Institution became a Candidate with the Higher Learning Commission and an affiliate of the North Central Association, www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org, 312-263-0456. In August, 2007, Harrington relinquished its grant of accreditation with the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD).

Harrington College of Design’s Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Interior Design is accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (formerly FIDER). The Associate of Applied Science Degree in Interior Design is not accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation.

Harrington does not guarantee employment or salary.

At Harrington College of Design, we help realize the dreams of students with a passion for design and a desire to reach career opportunity goals. We offer specialized Associate Degrees and Bachelor of Fine Arts Degrees designed to help students prepare for a digital photography, interior design or graphic design career opportunity. Read More