Barber Certificate

Pathway:

Barber

Certificate Type:

Basic

Curriculum Code:

BAR.BAR.CERT (C319A)

Total Program Credits: 50

The Barber Certificate offers students a comprehensive education in the art and science of barbering. Students will have the opportunity to gain skills in haircutting, shaving, styling, chemical techniques, facial hair design, and shaving. In addition, the Barber certificate requires 50 credit hours, equivalent to the 1500 clock hours required by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Upon successful completion of the program, students will be eligible to apply for the Illinois Licensed Barber examination.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Barber Certificate program, the graduate will be able to:

1. Communicate professionally in the workplace.
2. Develop an employment portfolio.
3. Demonstrate technical proficiency in hair cutting and styling, chemical services, product usage, skin services, and shaving.
4. Create personalized haircuts that suit the client’s preference, style, and facial features.
5. Practice decontamination and infection control procedures.
6. Prepare to successfully pass the Illinois Licensed Barber exam.

(new Fall 2023)

Placement Measures

Program Map for Students

Semester One: Fall
Course	Category	Credits
BAR 101 # Fundamentals of Barbering	Core Course	3
BAR 102 # Artistic Barbering I	Core Course	3
BAR 103 # Barbershop Operations I	Core Course	3
BAR 104 # Chemical Services I	Core Course	3
	Total Semester Credits:	12
Next Steps	Meet with your Academic Advisor to create an academic plan. Explore stackable certificate(s)/degree(s)

Semester Two: Spring
Course	Category	Credits
BAR 111 # Facial Treatment	Core Course	3
BAR 112 # Artistic Barbering II	Core Course	3
BAR 113 # Barbershop Operations II	Core Course	3
BAR 114 # Chemical Services II	Core Course	3
	Total Semester Credits:	12
Next Steps	Meet with your Academic Advisor to update your academic and transfer plan. Create a Transferology account to explore how coursework transfers. Attend a Transfer 101 Workshop. (if applicable)

Semester Three: Summer
Course	Category	Credits
BAR 201 # Barbering Techniques	Core Course	3
BAR 202 # Artistic Barbering III	Core Course	3
BAR 204 # Chemical Application I	Core Course	3
BAR 205 # Advanced Barbering Techniques I	Core Course	3
	Total Semester Credits:	12
Next Steps	Meet with your Academic Advisor to update your academic (and transfer plan option). Attend a Ready to Apply Workshop

Semester Four: Fall
Course	Category	Credits
BAR 213 # Barbershop Management	Core Course	3
BAR 214 # Chemical Application II	Core Course	3
BAR 225 # Advanced Barbering Techniques II	Core Course	3
BAR 245 # Barber Clinic	Core Course	2
BAR 250 # License Preparation	Core Course	3
	Total Semester Credits:	14
Next Steps	Meet with your Academic Advisor to finalize your academic plan for graduation and register for stackable certificate/degree (option). Submit graduation petition by deadline (check for the specific date in catalog or syllabus.)

All program requirements must be completed with a grade of "C" or higher.

See BAR course descriptions.

Chairperson: TBA, Ext. 3712; email: TBA

KEY (AAS/CERT)
General Education	Communications, Fine Arts, Humanities, Life Science, Mathematics, Physical Science, Social and Behavioral Science (see individual degree requirements).
Core Course	Course(s) listed in a semester the student is required to take.
Program Elective	Course(s) that faculty recommend and are listed in the ‘Program Electives’ section (if any) for this program.	If intending to transfer, choose courses accepted by your transfer institution.
General Elective	Course(s) chosen by the student, if needed, above and beyond core courses and program electives (if any), to complete the Program Total Credits.
◊ symbol	This course is articulated. (course transfers to 3 or more Illinois State schools, as an elective or equal course-to-course)
# symbol	This course has a prerequisite. (course(s) student takes prior to taking this course)