Barbering
Barbering (BAR) is a 51 semester hour program combining class-room theory with hands-on practice in the laboratory. Requirements for the certificate of completion include four academic courses totaling 12 semester hours and all required career technical courses. Students can also earn stackable short term certificates and industry certifications.1 The program prepares individuals to shave and trim facial/neck hair and beards, cut/style hair, give facial/scalp massages, apply cosmetic treatments, and obtain licensure.
Awards
- Certificate
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- Barbering
- Short Term Certificate
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- Barbering Fundamentals
- Business Management
- Chemical Texture Services
Industry Certification
National Career Readiness Credential
Estimated Program Length
| Award | Length | Credit Hours |
| Short Term Certificate | 1 semester | 9 |
| Certificate of Completion | 3 semesters | 51 |
Required Program Courses
| Course | Title | Credit Hours |
| BAR109 | Bacteriology and Sanitation | 3 |
| BAR110 | Orientation to Barbering | 3 |
| BAR111 | Introduction to Barbering Lab | 3 |
| BAR112 | Science of Barbering | 3 |
| BAR113 | Fund. of Barbering Applications | 3 |
| BAR114 | Barbering and Styling Lab | 3 |
| BAR115 | Cutting and Styling Techniques | 3 |
| BAR120 | Properties of Chemistry | 3 |
| BAR121 | Chemical Hair Processing | 3 |
| BAR130 | Marketing & Business Management | 3 |
| BAR133 | Styling and Management Lab | 3 |
| BAR132 | Styling and Design | 3 |
| BAR143 | State Board Review | 3 |
Required Academic Courses
| Course | Title | Credit Hours |
| DPT100 | Introductory Computer Skills I | 3 |
| ENG100 | Vocational Technical English | 3 |
| MAH101 | Introductory Mathematics I | 3 |
| SPC103 | Oral Communication Skills | 3 |
Elective Courses
| Course | Title | Credit Hours |
| BAR181 | Special Topics in Barbering | 1 |
| BAR187 | Special Topics in Barbering | 3 |
Electives may be offered to meet a student’s personal educational goals or for instructional purposes.
Program Contact
Ms. Connie Barnett, Instructor
Draper Instructional Service Center
334-514-3586
Mr. Hayward Duncan, Instructor
Donaldson Correctional Facility
334-290-2555
Ms. LaTonya Porterfield, Instructor
Main Campus
334-514-1357
This is a “Live Work” program.
Occupational Data*
Physical stamina is important for barbers as they are on their feet all day. Most work in shops or salons, many have a large and loyal client base. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, continuing demand for personal care services will result in new jobs nationwide and employment is projected to grow 13 percent from 2016 to 2026, faster than the average for all occupations.
*Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook
