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Our top-performing barber program, located at our Gainesville, Texas campus, will train barber industry hopefuls on men’s shaving, haircuts, styling, and more. With some of the region’s most talented and passionate instructors, our students are guaranteed to complete the program with total confidence in their skillset. Plus, students will also become well-versed in a wide range of other berber industry topics such as:

History of Barbering
Shaving (Beard and Hair)
Men’s Haircutting and Tapering Techniques
Beard and Mustache Trimming and Design
Hair Color Technique and Review
And so much more!

We currently offer two barber tracks, a Barbering OSA and a Cosmetology AAS Degree - Barbering Concentration.

Career Outlook:

Manufacturer Representative: If you are more intrigued by the business side of the barbering and cosmetics industry, this route may better suit you. On this track, you will learn the ins and outs of wholesale, sales, customer service, marketing, and manufacturing. Students will become familiar with credit limits, contracts, warranties, and other high-level business practices related to the barber business.

Barber: On this track, you will learn every aspect of the barbering trade from cutting techniques and requirements, to industry best practices regarding cleanliness, customer service, and beyond. Students will gain real world application and be ready to obtain a role in a well-respected barbershop or other cosmetology facility upon completion of the program.

BARBER program details

Students can complete the in-person Barber Program at our Gainesville campus and then be on your way to the career of your dreams. As a Barber student, you will have the ability to create your own path by selecting to either earn a Barber Crossover Occupational Skills Award (OSA) or a Cosmetology AAS Degree with a Barbering Concentration.

Credits earned by achieving the Barber Crossover OSA may be included in the Cosmetology AAS Degree - Barbering Concentration and may also be used toward earning an Associate degree.
Experiential credits may be available to those who are already actively working in the barbering and cosmetology fields. To determine your eligibility for program credits, contact Division Chair, Stephanie Lindsay.

To become a licensed Barber in the Cosmetology Crossover program you must:

Hold an active Texas Cosmetology Operator or Cosmetology Operator Instructor license
Complete the 300-hour barbering course in a TDLR-licensed barber school
Pass the required Class A Barber written and practical exams
Submit an application with the required fee

COURSES AND CREDIT HOURS (#) REQUIRED TO EARN THE BARBER CROSSOVER OSA.
BARB 1307 INTRODUCTION TO HAIR DESIGN — (3)
BARB 2431 ADVANCED BARBER STYLING — (4)
BARB 2441 ADVANCED BARBER STYLING II — (4)
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS — (11)
Verification of Workplace Competencies: Eligibility to test for TDLR Cosmetology Operator's License exam
Must hold a Texas Cosmetology Operator license to be eligible for this track.
Equips you with the knowledge and skills directly applicable to a career in Cosmetology. It’s designed to take two years to complete. Upon completion of the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Cosmetology, you will be able to:
- Demonstrate introductory skills, professional ethics, and safety and sanitation procedures as required by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations
- Provide safe and appropriate care to clients receiving hair, skin, or nail services
- Use effective communication skills with clients
- Demonstrate proficiency in business and ethical practices relating to the field of Cosmetology
- Demonstrate the skills and knowledge required for successful completion of the Cosmetology Operator state licensing examination
- Demonstrate the skills and knowledge required for successful completion of the Class A Barber state licensing exam
COURSES AND CREDIT HOURS (#) REQUIRED TO EARN THE COSMETOLOGY AAS DEGREE - BARBERING CONCENTRATION:
First Semester
CSME 1401 ORIENTATION TO COSMETOLOGY — (4)
CSME 1405 FUNDAMENTALS OF COSMETOLOGY — (4)
CSME 1410 INTRO TO HAIRCUTTING & REL THEORY — (4)
CSME 2530 NAIL ENHANCEMENT — (5)
Total credit hours for this semester — (17)
Second Semester
CSME 2501 THE PRINCIPLES OF HAIR COLORING AND RELATED THEORY — (5)
CSME 1348 PRINCIPLES OF SKINCARE — (3)
CSME 2472 COSMETOLOGY APPS & RELATED THEORY — (4)
CSME 2541 PREPARATION FOR THE STATE LICENSING EXAM — (5)
Total credit hours for this semester — (17)
Third Semester
EDUC 1300 LEARNING FRAMEWORKS — (3)
BARB 1307 Introduction to Hair Design — (3)
BARB 2431 Advanced Barber Styling I — (4)
BARB 2441 Advanced Barber Styling II — (4)
Total credit hours for this semester — (14)
Fourth Semester
MATH 1332 CONTEMPORARY MATHEMATICS — (3)
SPCH 1318 INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION — (3)
ARTS 1301 ART APPRECIATION or MUSI 1306 MUSIC APPRECIATION or DRAM 1330 STAGECRAFT I — (3)
SPCH 1321 BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATIONS — (3)
Total credit hours for this semester — (12)
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS — (60)
Eligibility for Barber License is the capstone for the AAS with Barber Concentration.