Accreditation

All courses and educational programs, including counseling services and distance learning programs, are fully accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools (NCA)
30 North LaSalle, Suite 2400
Chicago, IL 60602-2502
312.263.0456; 800.621.7440

The Harper College business-related programs of accounting, computer information systems, financial services, hospitality management, management, marketing, and supply chain management are accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs

The Harper College Music Department is accredited as a Community/Junior College Member of the National Association of Schools of Music.

The Harper College Paralegal Studies Program is approved by the American Bar Association.

The Harper College Real Estate Program is licensed by the State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulations as a Real Estate Pre-License School (#110000046), a Licensed Appraiser–Education Provider (#155000165), a Licensed Home Inspector– Education Provider (#052000106), a Continuing Education School for Real Estate Sales and Brokerage, a Continuing Education School for Real Estate Sales and Brokerage (license 162.0000220).

The Harper College Child Learning Center is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).

The Harper College Nursing Program is accredited by the:
National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC), Inc.
3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 500
Atlanta, GA 30326

The Harper College Certified Nursing Assistant Program is accredited by the:
Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulations
James R. Thompson Center
100 West Randolph, Suite 9-300
Chicago, IL 60601
312.814.4500

The Harper College English as a Second Language Intensive English Program is accredited by the Commission on English Language Program Accreditation (CEA).

The Harper College Dental Hygiene Program is accredited by the:
American Dental Association (ADA)
Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA)
211 East Chicago Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611-2678
312.440.2500

The Harper College Dietetic Technician Program is accredited by the:
Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education (CADE) of the American Dietetic Association
120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2000
Chicago, IL 60606-6995
312.899.0040

The Harper College Fire Science Technology Program is accredited with course approval by the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshall, Division of Personnel Standards and Education.
1035 Stevenson Drive
Springfield, IL 62703-4259
217.782.4542

The Harper College Interior Design Department is accredited by the:
The National Kitchen and Bath Association
687 Willow Grove St.
Hackettstown, NJ 07840
800.843.6522

The Harper College Medical Assisting Certificate Program is accredited by the: Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB).
The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
1361 Park St
Clearwater, FL 33756
727.210.2350
www.caahep.org

The Harper College Radiologic Technology Program is accredited by the:
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 2850
Chicago, IL 60606-3182
312.704.5300

Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulations:

The Harper College Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program is accredited by the:
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Joint Review Commitee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
1361 Park St. Clearwater, FL 33756
727.210.2350
www.caahep.org

The Harper College Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography Program (Cardiac Technology) is accredited by the:
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
1361 Park St. Clearwater, FL 33756
727.210.2350
www.caahep.org

 
Last Updated: 2/27/12