For
Program Information please contact:
James Harris,
Chair,
Room 1121
Atlanta Technical College
1560 Metropolitan Parkway
Atlanta GA 30310
404.225.4590.
jharris@atlantatech.edu
BARBERING DIPLOMA
The Barbering program is a sequence of courses that prepares students for careers
in the field of barbering. Learning opportu¬nities develop academic and professional
knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The
program emphasizes specialized training in safety, shaving, skin care, reception,
sales, and management. The curriculum meets state licensing requirement of the
Georgia State Board of Barbering. The program graduate receives a Barbering
diploma and is employable as a barber/stylist, salon/shop manager, or a salon/shop owner.
ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
* Must be 16 years of age
* Completion of high school diploma or GED and submission of
official transcript required to apply
* Achievement of minimum program admission
scores in Reading, English, and Math
* Transfer of previous post secondary credits will be
determined by the registrar.
Student Performance/Graduation Requirements: Students must maintain a 2.0 grade point average and complete all required courses to graduate.
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COURSE OUTLINE
Curriculum |
| General Core Courses |
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13 |
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Area I -
English/Humanities/Fine Arts |
| Courses |
|
Credits |
| ENG 1010 |
Fundamentals of English I |
5 |
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Area II - Social/Behavioral
Sciences |
| EMP 1000 |
Interpersonal Relations and
Professional Development |
3 |
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Area III - Natural
Sciences/Mathematics |
| MAT 1012 |
General Mathematics |
5 |
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Essential Fundamental Technical Courses |
21 |
| BAR 100 |
Introduction to Barber/Styling |
3 |
| BAR 101 |
Introduction to Barber/Styling
Implements |
2 |
| BAR 102 |
Science: Sterilization, Sanitation,
and Bacteriology |
3 |
| BAR 103 |
Introduction to Haircutting |
7 |
| BAR 104 |
Shampooing |
2 |
| BAR 105 |
Haircutting/Introduction to
Styling |
4 |
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Essential Specific Technical Courses |
47 |
| BAR 106 |
Shaving |
3 |
| BAR 107 |
Science: Anatomy and Physiology |
5 |
| BAR 108 |
Color Theory |
9 |
| BAR 109 |
Introduction to Chemical
Restructuring of Hair |
2 |
| BAR 110 |
Haircutting/Styling |
2 |
| BAR 112 |
Chemical Restructuring Application |
3 |
| BAR 113 |
Structure of Skin, Scalp and Hair |
2 |
| BAR 114 |
Skin, Scalp, Hair and facial
Treatments |
1 |
| BAR 116 |
Advanced Haircutting/Styling |
4 |
| BAR 118 |
Color Applications |
5 |
| BAR 120 |
Barber/Styling
Practicum/Internship |
3 |
| BAR 121 |
Shop Management |
4 |
| SCT 100 |
Introduction to Microcomputers |
3 |
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Minimum Quarter-hour Credits Required
for Graduation |
81 |
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Minimum Program Length in Quarters |
5 |
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Estimated Program Cost |
$5,076 |
Licensing Agency:
Georgia State Board of Barbering
237 Coliseum Dr.
Macon, GA 31217-3858
Graduates of the Barbering program are eligible to sit for the state Master Barber License exam.
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