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Harrington College of Design, Chicago:
Harrington College of Design, located in the Chicago Loop, Illinois, is an accredited Design College offering specialized Associate Degree and Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree Programs designed to help students prepare for a digital photography, interior design or graphic design career. Harrington College of Design is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools to award certificates, diplomas, associate degrees and bachelor degrees.

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- Experienced Professionals
Courses are led by instructors with real-world experience in their fields. They can give students the inside knowledge needed to be successful in today's interior design and photography career fields.

- Learning Center
Students can receive extra help for all of their interior design classes from professors and upper classmates. Our modern facilities provide you with the design tools to help prepare you for your career.

- Hands-on Training
Students can learn by doing, using the techniques and tools of professionals in their desired career field, from interior design to digital photography.

- Great Location
We are ideally located in Chicago, Illinois, a city known for its love of art, dramatic architecture and diverse population. Chicago is also home to over 40 museums, including the famed Art Institute of Chicago Museum. This environment makes the perfect location for a design college and the perfect place for our graduates to work and thrive.

- Career Services
Our full-time career-services staff is dedicated to assisting current students with part-time employment in their design field and graduates with resume preparation, interviewing skills, design portfolio preparation and full-time employment opportunities.

- Flexibility in Class Scheduling
Day, evening and Saturday classes are available, which allows adult students to work full-time while pursuing their education in fields ranging from interior design to digital photography.

Undergraduate & Graduate Degree Programs:

Our specialized degree programs designed to provide a balance of studio, classroom and independent study, giving students the opportunity to learn through a variety of methods and develop a well-rounded understanding of both the business and creative sides of their chosen profession.

Associate of Applied Science Degree Programs:

- Interior Design
- Digital Photography

Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree Programs:
- Interior Design
- Communication Design

Master's Degree Programs:
- Master of Arts in Communication Design
- Master of Fine Arts in Communication Design
- Master of Arts in Interior Design
- Master of Interior Design

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