BARBER
BARBER INSTRUCTOR
BARBERING WITH INDUSTRY MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATE OF OCCUPATIONAL SCIENCE
Program Description
The Barber program is designed to teach students how to serve clients at a barber facility and will include hands on experience as well as scientific professional knowledge. Information regarding safe work practices and infection control, licensing laws, salesmanship, shop management, barbering history, haircutting and styling, shaving facial hair, chemical processes, hair and scalp treatments, hair coloring, sterilization, sanitation and hygiene will be discussed. Diploma programs are designed to prepare skilled graduates to work in the Barber industry. All General Education courses are held at main campus or offered online. The program prepares the student for the Oklahoma State Department of Health Barber Exam which consists of 100 multiple choice questions and a practical exam on a live model and on a manikin.
Program Outcomes
- Conduct barbering services with a focus upon customer satisfaction.
- Develop a level of professional image, attitude, and appearance that will help the student attain his/her goals.
- Provide superior customer service.
- Develop a knowledgebase of state rules and regulations, history or the profession, and management skills.
- Apply the learning skills required to continue career development.
- Adapt to, and cope with, the elements of change in the barber service industry.
- Demonstrate sanitary service practices.
- Demonstrate proper haircutting, styling, and chemical processes of the barbering profession.
- Demonstrate and use terminology related to the trade.
Program Goals: A graduate of this program should be able to:
- Possess an applied skill level sufficient for entry-level employment and advancement in the field of Barbering.
- Demonstrate appropriate workplace behaviors and pursue ongoing technical skill development sufficient for employment in the field of Barbering.
- Be successfully employed in the Barbering industry or maintain independence through self-employment.
BARBER INSTRUCTOR
Program Description
The Barber Instructor program is designed to teach skilled barbers how to instruct barber students through classroom facilitation, teaching methodologies, lecture and laboratory instruction, Power Point lecture as well as other higher educational strategies. Student retention and student satisfaction are taught. Students also learn how to document attendance, grades and other information essential in the college instruction environment. Students are taught laws, rules and regulations administered by the State Board of Health governing Barbering. Information regarding safe work practices and infection control, salesmanship, shop management, barbering history, haircutting and styling, shaving facial hair, chemical processes, hair and scalp treatments, hair coloring, sterilization, sanitation and hygiene will be discussed. Both the diploma and degree programs are designed to prepare skilled graduates to work in careers in barbering education or to advance their skills in business ownership and management. This program prepares the student for the Oklahoma State Department of Health Barber Instructor’s examination.
Program Outcomes
- Conduct barbering instructing services with focus upon student and client satisfaction.
- Develop a level of professional image, attitude, and appearance that will help the student attain his or her career goals.
- Provide superior customer service.
- Develop a knowledgebase of state rules and regulations, history or the profession, and management skills.
- Apply the skills required for lifelong learning.
- Adapt to, and cope with, the elements of change in the barber instructor’s service industry.
- Demonstrate sanitary service practices.
- Demonstrate professional instruction skills necessary in creating a dynamic learning environment.
- Demonstrate and use terminology related to the barbering industry.
Program Goals: A graduate of this program should be able to:
- Possess an applied skill level sufficient for entry-level employment and advancement in the field of barber instruction.
- Demonstrate appropriate workplace behaviors and pursue ongoing technical skill development sufficient for employment in the field of Barber instruction.
- Be successfully employed in the Barbering industry or maintain independence through self-employment.
