The facility strives to modify behavior and correct speech and language difficulties. It also provides vocational and job skill training. After graduation from high school Fairview Heights students have easy access to higher education. BAC serves 21 southwestern Illinois communities and offers 80 university transfer and career programs. It awards associate degrees in arts, science, and applied science, most requiring two years to complete.
Certificate programs require less than two years of study.
Students achieving an academic degree transfer to a four-year college or university to complete work on a bachelor's degree. Another 35 programs are directed at providing either an associate in applied science degree or a certificate. These programs include such careers as aviation electronics, banking and finance, horticulture, marketing management, and power plant technology. The college aids area businesses through customized training programs. In addition, it provides special programs in Adult Education and offers a variety of programs and services to older residents, helping them to remain active participants in their communities.