Associate in Science in Barbering
San Bruno, USA
Associate of Science
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2027
TUITION FEES
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
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Key Summary
About: The Associate in Science in Barbering at Skyline College prepares students for licensing with the California State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology. The program requires 1000 hours of training in theory, practical manipulative skills, business knowledge, career development and ethics. Skyline College in San Bruno near San Francisco offers industry ties for internships and real-world learning and offers programs through the Global Online Learning Programme.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can work as Barber, Independent Contractor, or Haircutting Specialist, and find roles in barbershops, salons, mobile services, product retail, or start small businesses. Training supports licensure and entry-level to advanced roles.
This program prepares students for licensing as a Barber. The Barbering program requires 1000 hours of comprehensive training in all facets of the Barbering Industry. Courses focus on theoretical fundamentals, practical manipulative skills, business knowledge, career development in the field, and the professional and ethical training needed for licensing through the California State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology. Prepared with excellent entry-level and some advanced skills, students are able to work in many facets of the Barbering industry. Skyline College's Barbering program is approved by: California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology.
In addition to in-person studies, most programs are available through the Global Online Learning (GOL) Program, which allows students to take classes fully online from their home countries.
Required Courses:
- Barbering: Fundamental Concepts
- Barbering: Shaving & Hair Design
- Barbering: Chemical Concepts
- Barbering: Advanced Concepts
- Business and Barbershop Experience
- State Board Written Examination Preparation
In addition to the core courses, Barbering students are eligible to earn extra units/hours by enrolling in COSM 799, COSM 670 or BUS. 150.
Students can earn hours by taking any of the following:
- Advanced Hair Removal
- Client Services Workshop
- Eyelash Enhancements
- Braiding, Natural Hair Care, and Hair Weaving (Non-Licensure)
Total Required Major Units: 31
And required General Education coursework and electives as needed to meet the minimum 60 units required for the Associate degree.
Students completing this program will be able to:
- Complete 1000 hours in the Barbering Program.
- Successfully pass the California State Board Barbering written exam.
- Identify career and continuing educational options in the Barbering industry and plan actions towards achieving those goals and objectives.
- Critically consider, analyze and research special issues in Barbering and their effects on society.
- Recognize the importance of and practice ethical behavior in a professional work setting, both within the workforce and within the community.
- Demonstrate Barbering applied efforts.
The San Mateo Colleges of Silicon Valley (SMCSV) offer more than 50 institutional scholarships each year, and all enrolled students are eligible to apply. Award amounts range from $300 to $7,000, helping make college more affordable. Students can also apply for external scholarships, such as the $1,000 Study in California Scholarship, to further support their educational journey.
- Barber,
- Independent Contractor,
- Haircutting Specialist
Build your English skills while earning credits toward your degree through the IESL Pathway Program at Cañada College. No English proficiency test score is required to apply to IESL.