Cosmetology, Barber, Associate of Applied Science

Shape Style. Master the Craft. Build Your Career.

The Cosmetology, Barber Certificate of Technology at San Jacinto College equips students with the foundational cosmetology and barbering skills needed for entry into the beauty and grooming industry. Through hands-on instruction in haircutting, styling, men’s grooming, and shop practices, students complete required contact hours and technical training to pursue a state Class A Barber license. Graduates emerge ready for licensed work in barbershops, salons, or to support future career growth toward advanced programs.

Career Opportunities and Income

Visit sanjac.edu for information regarding career opportunities and potential earnings in the Greater Houston region.

Job Entry Requirements. In accordance with Texas House Bill 1508 amendments to Texas Occupations Code Sec 53.152, the College informs all students in this program who may have a criminal background that a criminal history could keep graduates from being licensed by the state of Texas. Students with any questions about their background and licensure may speak with the program’s department chair. 

Learning & Career Pathway

This learning pathway - a series of related and “stacked” certificates and degrees - includes the following awards. You can start at any point on the path and earn certificates on your way to completing the degree.

• Cosmetology, Barber, Certificate of Technology (1 year)
• Cosmetology, Barber, Associate of Applied Science (2 years)

Learning Outcomes and Career Skills

A student completing the last award in the pathway will be able to:

• Demonstrate and apply TDLR and industry mandated safety and sanitation procedures for employment.
• Analyze, design, blueprint, and execute to produce various haircutting, styling techniques, and perform standard shaving techniques.
• Perform various chemical texturizing techniques.
• Perform haircolor procedures, and perform facial techniques.
• Perform intermediate techniques related to haircutting, styling, and manicuring.
• Perform advanced haircutting, and styling techniques and services related to clients.
• Implement Barbershop management skills, marketing, and job research techniques. Exhibit professional behavior, ethical standards in a shop environment, including teamwork, as it relates to the Barber industry and workplace competencies.
• Prepare and practice the skills necessary for the state written and practical exam for entry into the workplace.

Licensure or Certification

Students who successfully complete the Barber Conversion curriculum are qualified to sit for the examination given by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

External Learning Experiences

This program includes external learning experiences outside of the classroom, e.g., an internship, externship, clinical, practicum, or cooperative learning experience. Those experiences are typically on-site at a business or organization.

All students participating in external learning experiences are required to comply with the immunization requirements and policies of the external learning sites. Some learning sites outside the college have their own vaccination requirements. These rules come from those facilities and are not mandated from the college. Failure to meet those immunization requirements may limit a student’s ability to complete the program and/or may delay the student’s graduation date. San Jacinto College does not process exemptions, and students should address potential vaccination exemptions directly with the external learning site.

Locations

• North
• South

College Admission

San Jacinto College is an open admission institution. All students are welcome to apply and will be admitted to the College. You may begin the process on the College’s “How to Apply” webpage.

Program Admission

There are no additional admission requirements for the Cosmetology, Barber program; you only need to complete your application to the College, as noted in “College Admission” above, and follow the enrollment steps.

Plan of Study

3COSM-BRBR

Capstone Experience: BARB 2432 Barber Law and Shop Management I 
Verification of Workplace Competencies; Eligible for the credentialing exam – Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation Barber Examination