The Barbering course is 1350 hours long and takes approximately 8 months to complete.

Unit 1: Pre-Clinic/Freshman Extension
The pre-clinic unit of barbering is composed of laboratory "hands-on" classes in hair sculpturing, clipper use and design, shampooing, thermal styling, artificial hair, facial hair trimming, and hair design.  You will also attend the first week of freshman level Esthetics class. 

Unit 2: Sophomore
Sophomore level is the time for refining skills learned in laboratory classes.  Introduction to academic classes in anatomy, facial, head and body structure, diseases, disorders and trichology are covered.

Unit 3: Junior
Practical applications on mannequins, models and clients are advanced.  Speed, skill and accuracy are further developed.

Unit 4: Senior
Senior classes teach advanced techniques and develop the individual interests.  Preparation for successful employment is stressed. Academic classes prepare the Barber to successfully take the written Board of CosmetologyExamination.

*All include and require 100 hours of Career Development and 150 hours of Salon Ecology.