Operational since 1962, Harold Washington College, a part of seven City Colleges of Chicago, offers a variety of programs for graduates of high schools. Located in Chicago, Ill., the college offers degree programs, including social science, addiction studies, fine arts, philosophy, foreign languages and criminal justice, certificate programs, including digital multimedia design, music technology, hospitality, business-accounting and transit management. Additionally, Harold Washington College offers distance learning program, English Language program and Center for Creative Aging. The college s departments include Applied Science, Art & Architecture, Biology, Music, English Language, Theater, Business and Computer information Systems, Humanities and Math. It also provides career planning assistance to its students