Barbering

 

Program Description: The Barber/Stylist postsecondary instructional program prepares individuals to cut, color, perm, shampoo, and style hair. Students are also instructed on the proper techniques for facial massaging and shaving.  Special attention is given to hygiene, safety, skin, scalp diseases, and equipment sterilization.

Included is the study of sales, business management, laws governing the profession of barbering, and customer relationships. Instruction qualifies students for the MS State Board of Barber Examiners certification examination.


  • A.A.S. Degree
  • Technical Certificate
  • Instructor Training Certificate

BAV 1118 BASIC PRACTICES IN BARBERING--A course which includes basic practices including orientation, safety, and practical experiences in handling tools and hair cutting. Practices are done independently with supervision. (8 sch: 2 hr. lecture, 18 hr. lab) Prerequisites: None

BAV 1218-FUNDAMENTAL PRACTICES IN BARBERING I--A course which includes fundamental practices in styling, shampooing, blow drying, perm rolling, and perm processing. Practices are done independently with supervision. (8 sch: 2 hr. lecture 18 hr. lab) Prerequisites: None

BAV 1318--FUNDAMENTAL PRACTICES IN BARBERING II--A course which includes sanitization, sterilization, prevention and control of contamination and decontamination in the workplace, hygiene and good grooming, hair analysis, and the application of a chemical hair relaxer and style. Practices are done independently with supervision. (8 sch: 2 hr. lecture, 18 hr. lab) Prerequisites: None

BAV 1418 INTERMEDIATE PRACTICES IN BARBERING I--A course which includes theory of colors, classifications of hair color, color preparation and applications, and treatment of damaged hair. Practices are done independently with supervision. (8 sch: 2 hr. lecture, 18 hr. lab) Prerequisites: None

BAV 1518 INTERMEDIATE PRACTICES IN BARBERING II--A course which includes additional study of the structure and function of the skin, common skin disorders, and scalp and hair disorders. Practices are included in providing facial massages, rendering plain facials, and barbering services previously introduced. (8 sch: 2 hr. lecture, 12 hr. lab) Prerequisites: Basic Practices in Barbering (BAV 1118) and Fundamental Practices in Barbering I (BAV 1218)

BAV 1618 ADVANCED PRACTICES IN BARBERING--A course which includes the study of business management and business law applicable to barber shop management. Practices included are mustache and beard trimming. (8 sch: 2 hr. lecture, 18 hr. lab) Prerequisites: Fundamental Practices in Barbering II (BAV 1318) and Intermediate Practices in Barbering I (BAV 1418)

BAV 2217 BARBER INSTRUCTOR TRAINING I--Successful completion of this course will enable the student to apply the training and instruction he or she received at the community/junior college program with the company of his or her choice. The student will perform/observe independently with minimal supervision from a company trainer. (7 sch: 21 hr lab) Prerequisites: Completion of (BAV 1118-1618), consent of instructor, and a current and valid Barber license.

BAV 2227 BARBER INSTRUCTOR TRAINING II—Successful completion of this course will enable the student to apply the training and instruction he or she received at the community/junior college program with the company of his or her choice. The student will perform/observe independently with minimal supervision from a company trainer. (7 sch: 21 hr. lab). Prerequisities: Barber Instructor Training I (BAV 2217), consent of instructor, and a current and valid Barber license

BAV 2237 Barber Instructor Training III—Successful completion of this course will enable the student to apply the training and instruction he or she received at the community/junior college program with the company of his or her choice. The student will perform/observe independently with minimal supervision from a company trainer. (7 sch: 21 lab hrs.) Prerequisities: Barber Instructor Training I (BAV2217) Barber Instructor Training II (BAV 2227), consent of instructor, and a current and valid barber license.

BAV 2247 Barbering Instructor Training IV - Successful completion of this course will enable the student to apply the training and instruction he or she received at the community/junior college program with the company of his or her choice. The student will perform/observe independently with minimal supervision from a company trainer. (7 sch: 2 hr. lecture, 15 hr. clinical lab) Prerequisites: Completion of BAV 2217, BAV 2227, and BAV 2237, consent of instructor, and a current and valid barber license