Barbering

This program prepares students for licensing as a Barber. The Barbering program requires 1,500 hours of comprehensive training in all facets of the Barbering Industry. Courses focus on theoretical fundamentals, practical manipulative skills, business knowledge, career development in the field, and the professional and ethical training needed for licensing through the California State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology. 

Prepared with excellent entry-level and some advanced skills, students are able to work in many facets of the Barbering industry. Skyline College's Barbering program is approved by: California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology. Admissions Procedures and Requirements: The Barbering Certificate of Achievement requires the completion of a special application packet to be considered for admission. Admission applications are not considered for acceptance until all documents have been completed and received by the Office of Admission and Records. 

For further information on the Barbering Program please visit the Cosmetology program website.

Career Opportunities: Barber, Independent contractor, Mens haircutting specialist

Program Learning Outcomes:

Upon Completion of Degree requirements, students will be able to:

• Complete 1500 hours in the Barbering Program.Successfully pass the California State Board Barbering written and practical exam.
• Identify career and continuing educational options in the Barbering industry and plan actions towards achieving those goals and objectives.
• Apply theories, principles, and concepts to address skills learned that would apply to Barbering. 
• Critically consider, analyze and research special issues in Barbering and their effects on society. 
• Recognize the importance of and practice ethical behavior in a professional work setting, both within the workforce and within the community.

The projections for completers includes 50 per cohort.

The program goal is occupational and is for students to be qualified to sit for and to pass the state licensing exam in barbering and to obtain employment as a barber.

The Barbering Program is designed to be three semesters and a full-time day program created to be completed efficiently and with student-centered design principles.

Semester 1

BARB 701 Barbering Fundamental Concepts - 6 units

BARB 702 Barbering Techniques and Hair Design Concepts - 6 units

BARB 703 Barbering Chemical Concepts - 3 units

Semester 2

BARB 704 Barber Intermediate Concepts - 6 units

BARB 705 Business and Barber Shop Experience - 9 units

Semester 3

BARB 706 Barber Advanced Concepts - 6 units

BARB 707 Barber Shop and Licensure Prep - 6 units

Course	Title	Units	Year/Semester (Y1 or S1)
BARB 701, 702,703			S1
BARB 704,705			s2
BARB 706,707			S3

Skyline College believes the Barbering Program will provide an added value to our communities and serve disproportionately impacted individuals, more specifically black and latinx students and increase gender representation within this pathway.

No programs exist in the Bay Region