Barbering Diploma
BA12
The Barbering program is a sequence of courses that prepares students for careers in the field of barbering. Learning opportunities develop academic and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes specialized training in safety, sanitation, hair treatments and manipulations, haircutting techniques, shaving, skin care, reception, sales, and management. The curriculum meets state licensing requirements of the Georgia State Board of Barbering. The program graduate receives a Barbering diploma and is employable as a barber, salon/shop manager, or a salon/shop owner.
Diploma Requirements
Basic Skills (General Core) Courses - Area I
Language Arts/Communication
Basic Skills (General Core) Courses - Area II
Social/Behavioral Sciences
Basic Skills (General Core) Courses - Area III
Natural Sciences/Mathematics
Occupational Courses
| BARB 1000 | Introduction to Barber/Styling Implements | 3 |
| BARB 1010 | Science: Sterilization, Sanitation, and Bacteriology | 3 |
| BARB 1022 | Haircutting and Shampooing I | 3 |
| BARB 1024 | Haircutting and Shampooing II | 3 |
| BARB 1030 | Haircutting/Basic Styling | 3 |
| BARB 1040 | Shaving | 3 |
| BARB 1050 | Science: Anatomy and Physiology | 3 |
| BARB 1060 | Introduction to Color Theory/Color Application | 3 |
| BARB 1072 | Introduction to Chemical Restructuring of Hair | 3 |
| BARB 1074 | Advanced Chemical Restructuring of Hair | 3 |
| BARB 1082 | Advanced Haircutting & Styling I | 3 |
| BARB 1084 | Advanced Haircutting & Styling II | 3 |
| BARB 1090 | Structures of Skin, Scalp, Hair and Facial Treatments | 3 |
| BARB 1100 | Barber/Styling Practicum and Internship | 3 |
| BARB 1110 | Shop Management/Ownership | 3 |
| COMP 1000 | Introduction to Computer Literacy | 3 |
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| COMP 1500 | Information Literacy and Communication Skills for the Workplace | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 57