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Submitter's Information

Name

Casandra Greene

Title

Curriculum Programs Coordinator

Region

Inland Empire/Desert

College

Riverside City College

CTE Dean

CTE Dean's Name

Shari Yates

CTE Dean's Email

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Program Details

Program Title

Barbering Concepts

Submission Type

New Program

TOPs Code

Cosmetology and Barbering (300700)

Projected Start Date

05/01/25

Catalog Description

The Barbering Concepts Certificate prepares individuals to provide professional cosmetic services in barber shops, salons, resorts, casinos and other related industry establishments.  This includes courses in hair design, hair sculpting, chemical, esthetic and other cosmetic services, safety and sanitation, management, customer service, and preparation for practicing as licensed barbers in the state of California.  Courses in applicable professional labor laws and regulations in the barbering industry physiology, anatomy, electricity and ergonomics are also covered in depth.  Emphasis is placed on passing state licensing exam and industry entry skills.,

Enrollment Completer Projections

approximately 20 students annually.

Program Proposal Attributes

Program Award Type(s) (Check all that apply)
  • A.S. Degree (S)
Program Goal

Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:

  1. Identify the organizations responsible for advancing the barbering profession and explain the function of state barber boards.
  2. Deduce valid conclusions, compare viable techniques and apply principles in preparation of the California State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology practical and written exam.
  3. Identify and analyze concepts leading to synthesis of theory for the state board written exam.  Produce a business plan and portfolio.
  4. Demonstrate entry level skills in a clinic laboratory setting.  Demonstrate workplace behaviors (soft skills) necessary for success in the cosmetology industry.

Course Units and Hours

Total Certificate Units (Minimum and Maximum)

n/a

Units for Degree Major or Area of Emphasis (Minimum and Maximum)

65

Total Units for Degree (Minimum and Maximum)

65

Course Report

Program Requirements Narrative

   

Course

Title

Units

Sequencing

COS-60A1

Cosmetology Concepts Level A1

5.5

Term 1

COS-60A2

Cosmetology Concepts Level A2

5.5

Term 2

COS-60B1

Cosmetology Concepts Level B1

5.0

Term 3

COS-60B3

Level IV Haircutting Barbering Concepts

7.0

Term 4

COS-60C1

Cosmetology Concepts Level C1

5.0

Term 5

COS-60C2

Cosmetology Concepts Level C2

5.0

Term 6

COS-60D1

Cosmetology Concepts Level D1

4.0

Term 7

COS-60D2

Cosmetology Concepts Level D2

4.0

Term 8







 

Total Program Units:      41 .units

Program Requirements

Required Courses:   41    .units

   

Course

Title

Units

Sequencing

COS-60A1

Cosmetology Concepts Level A1

5.5

Term 1

COS-60A2

Cosmetology Concepts Level A2

5.5

Term 2

COS-60B1

Cosmetology Concepts Level B1

5.0

Term 3

COS-60B3

Level IV Haircutting Barbering Concepts

7.0

Term 4

COS-60C1

Cosmetology Concepts Level C1

5.0

Term 5

COS-60C2

Cosmetology Concepts Level C2

5.0

Term 6

COS-60D1

Cosmetology Concepts Level D1

4.0

Term 7

COS-60D2

Cosmetology Concepts Level D2

4.0

Term 8







 

Total Program Units:      41 .units

Supporting Documents

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Submission Details

Published at

09/12/24 - 02:13 PM

Status

Recommended

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Torri McGarity   ·  10/07/24

Received regional recommendation at the 10-7- 2024 IEDRC Deans Meeting.