Snead State Community College

J. F. Drake State Technical College offers a range of associate s degree programs, as well as certificates and diplomas to more than 1, 300 students. It provides technology programs in various academic fields, including accounting, automotive mechanics, barbering, engineering graphics, industrial systems, electronics, practical nursing and welding. J. F. Drake State Technical College also offers programs in the areas of cosmetology, culinary arts, hospitality services, industrial technology, communication and office systems. It provides a variety of student services related to counseling, career guidance, job placement assistance, tutoring and academic advising. The college is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education (COE). J. F. Drake State Technical College is located in Huntsville, Ala.

Gadsden State Community College offers a range of programs of study to students. Its academic study programs include subjects, such as agriculture, art, biology, business administration, chemistry, computer science, criminal justice, English, health sciences, history, and financial planning and counseling. The academic programs are also offered in the areas of humanities, liberal arts, mathematics, music, pre-dentistry, pre-law, psychology, pre-engineering, science, speech communication and sociology. The college additionally offers technical study programs, such as air conditioning and refrigeration, civil engineering technology, drafting and design, electrical engineering, industrial maintenance, machine tool, mechanical design and telecommunications. The institution also offers distance learning courses to students that are delivered over the Internet or through video.