Barbering Diploma

Program is no longer accepting new applicants.

 

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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

ENGL 1010Fundamentals of English I

3

Basic Skills (General Core) Courses - Area II

Social/Behavioral Sciences

PSYC 1010Basic Psychology

3

Basic Skills (General Core) Courses - Area III

Natural Sciences/Mathematics

MATH 1012Foundations of Mathematics

3

Occupational Courses

BARB 1000Introduction to Barber/Styling Implements

3

BARB 1010Science: Sterilization, Sanitation, and Bacteriology

3

BARB 1022Haircutting and Shampooing I

3

BARB 1024Haircutting and Shampooing II

3

BARB 1030Haircutting/Basic Styling

3

BARB 1040Shaving

3

BARB 1050Science: Anatomy and Physiology

3

BARB 1060Introduction to Color Theory/Color Application

3

BARB 1072Introduction to Chemical Restructuring of Hair

3

BARB 1074Advanced Chemical Restructuring of Hair

3

BARB 1082Advanced Haircutting & Styling I

3

BARB 1084Advanced Haircutting & Styling II

3

BARB 1090Structures of Skin, Scalp, Hair and Facial Treatments

3

BARB 1100Barber/Styling Practicum and Internship

3

BARB 1110Shop Management/Ownership

3

COMP 1000Introduction to Computer Literacy

3

or

COMP 1500Information Literacy and Communication Skills for the Workplace

3

Total Credit Hours: 57