2019-2020 College Catalog

Barbering Diploma

Program Description (Major Code: BA12)

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.

Admissions Requirements

  • Must be 16 years of age
  • Completion of high school or GED and submission of official transcript required to apply
  • Achievement of minimum program admission scores in Reading, English, and Math
  • Transfer of previous post-secondary credits will be determined by the Office of Enrollment Services

Student Performance/Graduation Requirements: Students must maintain a 2.0 grade point average and complete all required courses to graduate.

Blood and Airborne Pathogens: Students enrolled in Category I and II programs at Atlanta Technical College will be performing tasks in which there is a normal occurrence for exposure to blood, other potentially infectious body materials, and airborne pathogens.

These tasks will be performed in the classroom, laboratory, and clinical activities for each occupational training program/course. Students will be required to present documentation of Hepatitis B and Tuberculosis immunizations as a result of potential occupational exposure. Students should contact their program directors for more information. Policies and procedures regarding blood and airborne pathogens may be reviewed at https://tcsg.edu/tcsgpolicy/tcsg_policy_manual.pdf.

Course Outline

Curriculum

General Education Courses (8 Credits)

ENGL 1010Fundamentals of English I

3

MATH 1012Foundations of Mathematics

3

EMPL 1000Interpersonal Relat & Prof Dev

2

Occupational Courses (48 Credits)

FYES 1001First Year Experience Seminar

3

BARB 1000Intro to Barber/Styling

3

BARB 1010Sterilization

3

BARB 1022Haircutting and Shampooing I

3

BARB 1024Haircutting and Shampooing II

3

BARB 1030Haircutting/Basic Styling

3

BARB 1040Shaving

2

BARB 1050Anatomy & Physiology

3

BARB 1060Intro to Color Application

3

BARB 1072Intro. Chemical Restructuring

3

BARB 1074Adv. Chemical Restructuring Ho

3

BARB 1082Adv. Haircutting & Styling I

3

BARB 1084Adv.HaircuttingandStyling III

3

BARB 1090Skin Scalp & Facial Treat.

3

BARB 1100Barbering/Styling Practicum

3

BARB 1110Shop Management/Ownership

3

Total Credit Hours: 56

Minimum Program Length in Semester Terms: 4 Credits

Estimated Program Cost: $9,00100