Barber/Stylist

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. To be admitted to this program, a person must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent, and must have the following minimum scores on the Compass Test: Reading, 70; Pre-Algebra, 36; and Writing/Language, 43.

Technical Certificate

• BAV 1118 - Basic Practices in Barbering 8 SH
• BAV 1218 - Fundamentals Practices in Barbering I 8 SH
• BAV 1318 - Fundamental Practices in Barbering II 8 SH
• BAV 1418 - Intermediate Practices in Barbering I 8 SH
• BAV 1518 - Intermediate Practices in Barbering II 8 SH
• BAV 1618 - Advanced Practices in Barbering 8 SH

Associate of Applied Science

• ENG 1113 - English Composition I 3 SH
• SPT 1113 - Public Speaking I 3 SH      OR
• SPT 2173 - Interpersonal Communication 3 SH
• Social/Behavioral Science Elective  3 SH
• Humanities/Fine Arts Elective  3 SH
• Mathematics/Science Elective  3-4 SH 

• (MAT-1313 or higher OR any Laboratory Science)

**Completion Award: Associate of Applied Science Degree in Occupational Education 63-64 SH

Instructor Training Certificate (optional)

• BAV 2217 - Barber Instructor Training I 7 SH
• BAV 2227 - Barber Instructor Training II 7 SH
• BAV 2237 - Barber Instructor Training III 7 SH
• BAV 2247 - Barber Instructor Training IV 7 SH