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The Cosmetology, Barber Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree at San Jacinto College prepares students for a career in the beauty and grooming industry by combining cosmetology training with specialized barbering skills. Students gain hands-on experience in haircutting, styling, coloring, men’s grooming, and salon management while completing the required contact hours to sit for the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation Class A Barber examination. Graduates are prepared for employment as licensed professionals in barbershops, salons, or as independent business owners.
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.
For more information about requirements, students may visit the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
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 Conversion, Occupational Certificate (3 months)
Cosmetology, Barber Conversion, 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 mandate safety and sanitation procedures for employment as Cosmetologist/Barbers.
- Analyze, design, blueprint, and execute to produce various industry haircutting techniques.
- Analyze technical procedures and construct to specifications, such as hair color, manicures, pedicures, services related to facials, or other services in a timely manner.
- Prepare and perform the skills necessary for the state written and practical Barbering exam for entry into the workplace.
- Students will be able identify career opportunities and define professional ethics.
- Demonstrate standard shaving techniques.
- Perform chemical texturizing services following industry standards.
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
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 Conversion 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
6COSM-BARC
| First Term | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| CSME 1410 | Introduction to Haircutting and Related Theory | 4 |
| BARB 1402 | Barber Styling I | 4 |
| BARB 1442 | Barber Styling II | 4 |
| BARB 2432 | Barber Law and Shop Management I | 4 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Total Credits | 16 | |
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 Exam.