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2021-2022 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Barber/Stylist


(TC-BS; AAS-OE)

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 and 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. To be admitted to this program, a person must have a high school diploma or high school equivalency diploma (GED®, HiSET®, TASC™, or Mississippi Competency-Based High School Diploma) and must meet one of the following minimum assessment scores:  ACCUPLACER - Reading, 70; Math, 40; and English, 80; OR Next-Generation ACCUPLACER - Reading, 242; Math, 214; and English, 235.

Campus Locations:


Raymond - 601.857.3308 or 601.857.3500 • Utica - 601.885.7070 or 601.885.7009

**Completion Award: Technical Certificate in Barber/Stylist 48 SH


Associate of Applied Science


**Completion Award: Associate of Applied Science Degree in Occupational Education 63-65 SH



**Additional Graduation Requirement:

  • Orientation - Any student (first-time, transfer, and part-time) who begins at Hinds Fall 2007 and later will be required to take Orientation (LLS 1312 /RST 1312 ) to graduate from the College. Exception: Orientation credit (1-3 hrs) transferred to Hinds from another college will satisfy our orientation requirement.