Barber Program
Texarkana College has launched a new barber program aimed at providing students with the skills and knowledge necessary to become licensed barbers. The program will cover a range of topics including hair cutting and styling, facial hair grooming, and sanitation and safety practices. With a combination of classroom instruction and hands-on training, students can expect to be well-prepared for a career in the barbering industry.
The student salon is now closed for the semester. We will resume accepting clients on Thursday, January 23rd at 9:30 a.m.
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What to Know at a Glance
Duration
2 year associate degree (60 sch);
2 semester certificate (30 sch)
Delivery
HYBRID; 3 days Face-to-face with 2 days online
Scheduling Options
Full-time during the day
Where it is offered
1401 Richmond Rd.
About Barber Program
Texarkana College has launched a new barber program aimed at providing students with the skills and knowledge necessary to become licensed barbers. The program will cover a range of topics including hair cutting and styling, facial hair grooming, and sanitation and safety practices. With a combination of classroom instruction and hands-on training, students can expect to be well-prepared for a career in the barbering industry.
Texarkana College Barber has partnered with Pivot Point International to offer excellence through education in a state of the art facility designed to prepare students for a career in this rapidly expanding area.
At the core of a Pivot Point education is teaching you the why behind the how of cosmetology. Pivot Point trained professionals have knowledge beyond the basics that will make them confident and competitive in our industry. Because Pivot Point is about helping you become the artist you are meant to be, we teach you to see, think, create and adapt to any client or situation. A Pivot Point education stands apart from others, giving our graduates an advantage over other beauty school graduates.
Barber Education at its Finest
Barber just got better. You will be learning from A Designer’s Approach, an educational program designed to provide you with the skills you need to enter the beauty industry successfully. This comprehensive system will help you to see, think, create and adapt as a hair designer.
A Designer’s Approach consists of six core disciplines: Barbering Fundamentals, Sculpture, Hair Design, Color, Texture and Salon Success, all delivered in easily digestible units of information so you can build from basic to more intermediate knowledge and skill levels. The entire library is designed to deliver licensure-based education as well as salon-relevant training for your future success in the salon.
Education Built for You: The Connected Learner
You are part of a new generation not defined by age. You want your information fast, you want to co-create education, and you learn best through collaborative efforts within a community. The LAB allows you to take more control over your education.
Pivot Point LAB is a ground-breaking integrated social learning environment, built specifically for you and the beauty industry. An incubator for talented future and current beauty professionals, the LAB combines best-in-class educational content, creativity and a collaborative environment to enhance personal learning experiences.
Barber Certificate – 2 semesters (30sch)
Cosmetology to Barber Transition Certificate – 1 semester (15sch)
- Critical Thinking
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Sales & Marketing
- Problem Solving
- Costumer Service
- Organization
- Time
- Management
- Cultural Awareness
Students who are eligible for the transition program must hold a valid Cosmetology license at the time of enrollment; throughout the semester; and prior to scheduling to take the Barber Exams. Successful completion of these courses, along with a valid cosmetology license will allow these students to take their Class A Barbering Exams for licensure. This program is offered in both Fall and Spring semesters with TABE testing scores required, unless tested within two years of enrollment.
Students must take the TABE test prior to enrollment. Students with 12th grade scores or above are eligible to enroll with no conditions. Students scoring 10.5 to 11.5 may enroll, however, they are required to attend the Academic Prep program to prepare them for success in the program and licensure. Anyone with lower than 10.5 score on the TABE will need to enroll in developmental education courses or be referred to adult ed. The lowest score is 10.5 for enrollment in this program. To keep things consistent, all students, regardless of individual situations, such as a college graduate, must take the TABE. Presidential scholars who are TSI met within the current enrollment period are exempt from the test.
Possible Careers and Salaries
Barber
$24,453
Educator
$59,850
Shop Manager
$35,000
Tuition Costs
Approximate total program cost for a full-time in-district (Bowie County) student is $7,085.
Pre-enrollment Orientation Sessions
Program Contacts
Student Salon
Cosmetology and Barber students gain real-world experience in our Student Salon, where the public can enjoy salon services at discounted prices.
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