Barbering

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Prerequisite:  None

Open to: Juniors & Seniors

Length:  Year

Dual Credit:  No

Certification:  Hours toward IL State Barbering License

This is the first year of a two year program in Barbering. The barbering program must be approved and licensed by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulations, Division of Professional Regulation and meet all state and federal regulations. This course offers students curriculum in both theory and practice in the following areas as they relate to the practice of barber science and art: anatomy; physiology; skin diseases; hygiene and sanitation; barber history; barber law; hair cutting and styling; shaving, shampooing, and permanent waving; massaging; and barber implements as they relate to the Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetics, and Nail Technology Act. Knowledge, skills, and activities completed in this course will help prepare students for Barbering II, while earning hours towards licensure