2024-2025 Catalog

Barbering- Associate in Applied Science

The Associate in Applied Science in Barbering Program prepares graduates for a career as a barber. The curriculum emphasizes hands-on experience with the latest trends and techniques. Graduates will be prepared to pass the Illinois Barber licensure exam required by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) and to work as barbers in chain or independent shops or to open their own shops. Graduates will have completed all of their general education requirements as well as additional business courses and will be prepared for advancement in the barbering profession.


Required Courses

First Semester

BARB 100Introduction to Barbering

8

BARB 101Barber Concepts I

3

BARB 102Barber Styling I

5

Total Credit Hours:16

Second Semester

BARB 103Barber Concepts II

3

BARB 104Barber Styling II

5

BARB 202Advanced Barber Styling I

8

Total Credit Hours:16

Third Semester

BARB 204Advanced Barber Styling II

8

MATT 104Business Mathematics

3

ENGL 121Communication Skills

3

Total Credit Hours:14

Fourth Semester

ARTS 115Art Appreciation

3

BMGT 103Customer Service

2

PSYC 100Introduction to Psychology

3

Total Credit Hours:14