Barbering
We offer an Associate in Applied Science and a Certificate in Barbering. Use the navigation or the links and descriptions below to explore our programs.
Barbering Programs:
Barbering, AAS
Barbering, Certificate
Barbering, AAS
This is an Associate in Applied Science degree.
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.
Barbering, Certificate
The Barbering Certificate 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). Graduates will be prepared to work as barbers in chain or independent shops or to open their own shops.