For Program Information please contact:
Wilkerson, Asbery II,
Chair,
Room 1123
Atlanta Technical College
1560 Metropolitan Parkway
Atlanta GA 30310
404.225.4586.

awilkers@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.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
ATC’s Career Placement Office is available to assist students in finding employment in their occupational fields. Location: Cleveland Dennard Building, Suite 128

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
* Must be 16 years of age
* Official high school or GED transcript is required to apply
* Achievement of minimum program admission scores in Reading, Language, 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.

CORE COURSES
Curriculum
Essential General Core Courses
Courses  
Credits
ENG 101 English
5
MAT 101 General Mathematics
5
EMP 100 Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development
3
Total
13
Essential Fundamental Occupational Courses
BAR 100 Introduction to Barber/Styling
3
BAR 101 Introduction to Barber/Styling Implements
2
BAR 102 Science: Sterlization, Sanitation, and Bacteriology
3
BAR 103 Introduction to Haircutting
7
BAR 104 Shampooing
2
BAR 105 Haircutting/Introduction to Styling
4
Total
21
Essential Specific Technical Courses
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, and Hair
1
BAR 116 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
Total
47
   
 
  Minimum Quarter-hour Credits Required for Graduation
81
  Minimum Program Length in Quarters
4
  Estimated Program Cost
$4,265


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.