Institutional Accreditation
The Art Institute of Houston, including its branch campuses — The Art Institute of Houston — North, The Art Institute of Austin, and The Art Institute of San Antonio, is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate and baccalaureate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of The Art Institute of Houston.
Program Accreditation
The Diploma in Culinary Arts, Associate of Applied Science degree in Baking & Pastry, Associate of Applied Science degree in Culinary Arts and the Bachelor of Science degree in Culinary Management programs are accredited by The Accrediting Commission of the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation.
The Interior Design program leading to the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree is accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation, www.accredit-id.org, 206 Grandville Ave., Ste. 350, Grand Rapids, MI 49503.
State Licensing
The Art Institute of Houston holds a Certificate of Authorization acknowledging exemption from Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board regulations.