Program Goals
Program Goals
- Prepare students for state licensure.
- Develop technical proficiency in barbering.
- Promote sanitation, safety, and legal compliance.
- Foster professionalism and work ethic.
- Enhance customer service and communication skills.
- Introduce business and career readiness skills.
- Support lifelong learning and industry engagement.
Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)
| PLO 1. |
Demonstrate proficiency in barbering techniques. |
| PLO 2. |
Apply sanitation and safety procedures. |
| PLO 3. |
Pass the exam administered by the Arkansas State Board of Barber Examiners. |
| PLO 4. |
Provide professional customer service. |
| PLO 5. |
Exhibit workplace readiness and professional conduct. |
| PLO 6. |
Use and maintain barbering tools and equipment safely. |
| PLO 7. |
Describe basic business and career development concepts. |
| PLO 8. |
Adapt to trends and advancements in the Barbering Industry. |
Program Description
Southern Arkansas University Tech’s Barbering Program allows students to earn a technical certificate and complete the required number of hours to sit for the exam administered by the Arkansas State Board of Barber Examiners. The primary purpose of the program is to train the student in the basic manipulative skills, safety judgements, proper work habits, and desirable attitudes necessary to achieve competency in entry-level job skills, obtain licensure, and obtain gainful employment in the field of barbering or related career fields.
General Information
- Developmental coursework may be required in addition to the courses required for this degree and/or certificate(s).
General Requirements
- This technical certificate requires successful completion of 40 credit hours.
- A minimum 2.00 cumulative grade point average is required for graduation.
- Satisfaction of all financial obligations due to the college is required for graduation.
Residency Requirement
The student is required to complete a minimum of 15 semester hours in residence at SAU Tech for associate degrees and technical certificates and half of the credit hours required for certificates of proficiency as well as complete all other graduation requirements. Students who wish to pursue additional degrees must complete a minimum of 15 credit hours of difference between the degrees.
ACTS Course Numbers
The Arkansas Course Transfer System (ACTS) contains information about the transferability of courses within Arkansas public colleges and universities. Students are guaranteed the transfer of applicable credits and equitable treatment in the application of credits for admissions and degree requirements.
Degree Plan
Semester I (13 hours)
Semester II (15 hours)
| BARB 1015 | Haircutting & Styling & Related Theory 2 | 5 |
| BARB 1017 | Chemical Reformation & Related Theory | 7 |
| BARB 1113 | Principles of Hair Color & Related Theory | 3 |
Semester III (12 hours)
Total Credit Hours: 40