Shelton State Community College is a broad-based institution. In addition to general education and technical/occupational programs, the Alabama Fire College offers instruction to professionals in important public service positions throughout the state. Because of its outstanding art, music, and theater programs, Shelton State has been named Alabama's Community College of the Fine Arts. The C.A. Fredd Campus of Shelton State, designated as one of the nation's Historically Black Colleges and Universities, plays a special role in extending the operations and activities of Shelton State to West Alabama's culturally diverse population.