The Alabama Center for the Arts (ACA), a partnership between Calhoun Community College and Athens State University, is located in downtown Decatur and specializes in fine and performing arts education. It provides studio spaces and performance venues for creative disciplines.
The Decatur Campus, the main campus of Calhoun Community College, serves as the primary hub for a wide range of academic and technical programs. It specializes in health sciences, technology fields, and university transfer courses, providing students with foundational education for bachelor's degrees and career entry.
The Huntsville-Research Park Campus is uniquely situated in Cummings Research Park, the second-largest research park in the U.S. It focuses on general education courses, technical training, and programs tailored to the local high-tech industry, offering day and evening classes for flexible scheduling.