Barbering - Diploma

The purpose of the barbering program is to provide an opportunity for students to learn the manipulative skills and acquire the scientific and technical knowledge necessary to enter the field of barber/styling at the job-entry level. Students are to become proficient in the techniques, care, sanitary practices, and safety in using implements and equipment for shaving; hair cutting; shampooing; giving scalp and hair treatments; hair coloring; hair styling; chemical hair relaxing; permanent waving; and facial treatments. Students who complete program requirements receive a diploma and are prepared to sit for the state licensure exam.

Length of Program
A minimum of 79 credit hours is required for graduation. A full time student can expect to
complete the program in 6-7 quarters.

Employment Opportunities
Graduates are prepared for employment in barbershops, salons, and other hair care settings as a professional barber.

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
Age: Applicant must be 16 years or older.
Education: A high school diploma/GED is required.
Program Acceptance/Placement: Applicant must achieve program ready or provisional scores on the ASSET placement test (or submit acceptable SAT/ACT scores.) Applicants who do not attain the minimum scores may take refresher/remedial instruction in order to meet admissions requirements.

CURRICULUM

Course # Course Title Credit Hrs

EMP100 Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development 3
ENG101 English 5
MAT101 Mathematics 5
BAR100 Introduction to Barber/Styling 3
BAR101 Introduction to Barber/Styling Implements 2
BAR102 Science: Sterilization, Sanitation, and Bacteriology 3
BAR103 Introduction to Haircutting 7
BAR104 Shampooing 2
BAR105 Haircutting/Introduction to Styling 4
BAR106 Shaving 3
BAR107 Science: Anatomy and Physiology 5
BAR108 Color Theory 4
BAR109 Introduction to Chemical Restructuring Of Hair 2
BAR110 Haircutting/Styling 4
BAR112 Chemical Restructuring Application 3
BAR113 Structure of Skin, Scalp, and Hair 2
BAR114 Skin, Scalp, and Hair 1
BAR115 Facials and Facial Treatment Procedures 1
BAR116 Haircutting/Styling 4
BAR117 Therapeutic Electrical Devices 1
BAR118 Color Applications 2
BAR119 Chemical Restructuring 3
BAR120 Barber/Styling Practicum/Internship 3
BAR121 Shop Management/Ownership 4
SCT100 Introduction to Microcomputers 3