Barbering School Certificate Program

Welcome to the CU Barbering School Certificate Program

The Barbering Program provides educational skills and knowledge for students to excel in the barbering field so they will gain the confidence and ability to service clients/students and obtain their licenses for employment in barber shops or other avenues of the hair industry.

We strive to offer a balanced academic and personal environment that fosters growth and constant pursuit of knowledge and Christian servant leadership. We offer a full-service barbering school, which is also open to the public for services.

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Courses Offered at:

Campbellsville
Harrodsburg
Somerset

Barbering School Certificate Program Degrees

Cert

Program Information

Length

1,500 clock hours

Admission Requirements

High school diploma or GED

Curriculum

Instruments - 30 hours
Shaving instructions - 100 hours
Haircutting for men, women and children - 939 hours
Shampooing - 40 hours
Permanent waving - 40 hours
Hair coloring - 40 hours
Hair straightening and relaxing - 40 hours
Massaging - 35 hours
Scalp and skin diseases - 20 hours
Physiology and anatomy of the head, face and neck - 100 hours
Sterilization and sanitation - 40 hours
Hygiene - 10 hours
Bacteriology - 20 hours
Electricity - 10 hours
Pharmacology - 20 hours
Psychology - 10 hours
History, professional ethics and other information - 10 hours

Barbering Areas of Study

Hair Cutting
Styling
Salon Management
Salon Ownership
Chemistry
Shaving
Hygiene
Bacteriology
Pharmacology
Electricty
Psychology
Anatomy and Physiology

Program Cost

Tuition and Fees: $15,000 ($10 per hour)

Books and Supplies: $2,000

Off-Campus Room and Board: $0

Careers in Barbering

Barber
Barber Apprentice
Barbershop Manager/Director
Barbershop Owner/Operator
Master Barber
Men's Hairstylist

Barbering Certificate

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