Certification and Courses
Campus Locations: Valdosta
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 II certificate and is
employable as a barber, salon/shop manager, or a salon/shop owner.
Requirements:
Start Terms:
Curriculum Outline (36 hours)
| Occupational Courses | 36 |
|---|---|
| BARB 1000 Introduction to Barber/Styling Implements | 3 |
| BARB 1010 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 1082 Advanced Haircutting and Styling I | 3 |
| BARB 1084 Advanced Haircutting and Styling II | 3 |
| BARB 1090 Structures of Skin, Scalp, Hair, & Facial Treat. | 3 |
| BARB 1100 Barber/Styling Practicum and Internship | 3 |
| BARB 1110 Shop Management/Ownership | 3 |
Campus Locations: Valdosta
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.
Start Terms:
Curriculum Outline (56 hours)
| General Core Courses | 8 |
|---|---|
| ENGL 1010 Fundamentals of English I | 3 |
| MATH 1012 Foundations of Mathematics | 3 |
| EMPL 1000 Interpersonal Relations & Professional Development | 2 |
| Occupational Courses | 48 |
|---|---|
| BARB 1000 Introduction to Barber/Styling Implements | 3 |
| BARB 1010 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 and Styling I | 3 |
| BARB 1084 Advanced Haircutting and Styling II | 3 |
| BARB 1090 Structures of Skin, Scalp, Hair, & Facial Treat. | 3 |
| BARB 1100 Barber/Styling Practicum and Internship | 3 |
| BARB 1110 Shop Management/Ownership | 3 |
| Choose One of the Following (3 Hours) | 3 |
| COLL 1010 College and Career Success Skills | 3 |
| COMP 2000 Intro. to Technology and Computer Application | 3 |
Campus Locations: High School
This Barbering Assistant technical certificate of credit program provides training to prepare students to work as a Barbering Apprentice at a Barber Shop.
Experienced Worker
Curriculum Outline (18 hours)
| Occupational Courses | 18 |
|---|---|
| BARB 1000 Introduction to Barber/Styling Implements | 3 |
| BARB 1010 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 |
| BUSN 1050 Employability and Professional Skills | 3 |
Campus Locations: Valdosta, High School
The Barbering Assistant I technical certificate of credit introduces courses that prepare students for careers in the field of Barbering. Graduates are employable as a Barbering Apprentices within barber shops. This program will also enable students to enroll into the Barber II technical certificate or Barbering diploma and complete the requirements for their state license.
Experienced Worker Certification Form
Curriculum Outline (12 hours)
| Occupational Courses | 12 |
|---|---|
| BARB 1000 Introduction to Barber/Styling Implements | 3 |
| BARB 1022 Haircutting and Shampooing I | 3 |
| BARB 1024 Haircutting and Shampooing II | 3 |
| BARB 1050 Science: Anatomy and Physiology | 3 |
Campus Locations: Valdosta
The Barbering for Cosmetologist Technical Certificate allows the student who holds a current Master Cosmetology license to receive additional training that will qualify the student to take the examination for Barbering.
Additional Program Requirements:
Start Terms:
Curriculum Outline (21 hours)
| Occupational Courses | 21 |
|---|---|
| BARB 1000 Introduction to Barber/Styling Implements | 3 |
| BARB 1010 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 1100 Barber/Styling Practicum and Internship | 3 |