Degrees

Courses

BAR 109: BACTERIOLOGY AND SANITATION

Credits 3

This course provides the theory of bacteriology and sanitation. Topics include the types of bacteria and sanitation procedures, and razor shaving. Upon completion, the student should be able to identify types of bacteria and methods of sanitation. 

BAR 110: ORIENTATION TO BARBERING

Credits 3

This course provides an orientation to professional barber styling. Topics include professional image, basic fundamentals, and the history of barber-styling. Upon completion, the student should be able to identify the core concepts of the profession.  BAR 109 and 110, if taken together are a suitable substitute for BAR 108 – Introduction to Barbering

BAR 111: INTRODUCTION TO BARBERING LAB

Credits 3

This course provides practical application of barber-styling fundamentals. Emphasis is placed on safety, infection control, the use and care of implements, treatment of hair, and razor shaving. Upon completion, the student will demonstrate proper infection control, hair care, and use of implements. 

BAR 120: PROPERTIES OF CHEMISTRY

Credits 3

This course provides the student with a basic knowledge of chemicals used in barber-styling. Topics include the changes produced in the hair and skin through exposure to chemicals, electricity, and special light spectrums. Upon completion, the student should understand the proper use of implements and chemicals to treat hair and skin.

BAR 121: CHEMICAL HAIR PROCESSING

Credits 3

This course provides students with opportunities to apply the use of chemicals to alter the appearance of hair. Emphasis is placed on the use of chemicals to relax, wave, and soft curl the hair. Upon completion, students will be competent in the use of chemicals to produce desired structure changes to the hair. 

BAR 122: HAIR COLORING CHEMISTRY

Credits 3

This course provides the student with a basic knowledge of hair color alteration. Topics include temporary, semi-permanent, and permanent changes. Upon completion, the student should be able to identify and explain the procedures for each classification of hair color alteration. 

BAR 124: HAIR COLORING METHODOLOGY LAB

Credits 3

This course provides the student an opportunity for practical application of all classifications of chemical hair coloring and processing products in a supervised environment. Emphasis is placed on experience in all classifications of hair coloring and processing procedures

BAR 140: PRACTICUM I

Credits 2

This course provides the student an opportunity to combine knowledge and skill covering all aspects of barber-styling in a professional setting or school lab with minimal supervision. Emphasis is placed on utilization of the knowledge and technical skills covered in the barbering-styling curriculum. Upon completion the student should be able to function in a professional setting with very little assistance. 

BAR 141: PRACTICUM II

Credits 2

This course provides the student an additional opportunity to combine knowledge and skill covering all aspects of barber-styling in a professional setting or school lab with minimal supervision. Emphasis is placed on utilization of the knowledge and technical skills covered in the barbering-styling curriculum. Upon completion the student should function in a professional setting as a productive employee or manager.  

BAR 143: STATE BOARD REVIEW

Credits 3

Students are provided a complete review of all written and practical procedures in barbering and state board requirements.  Upon completion students should be able to demonstrate the practical skills necessary to meet the requirements of state board certification and employment.

BAR 183: SPECIAL TOPICS IN BARBERING

Credits 2

This course provides specialized instruction in various areas related to the barbering profession. Student learning outcomes are developed to support specific student needs.

BAR 187: SPECIAL TOPICS IN BARBERING

Credits 3

This course provides specialized instruction in various areas related to the barbering profession. Student learning outcomes are developed to support specific student needs.