
Your Path to Success
Kickstart your career in barbering with our comprehensive program at ¸£Àû¼§ State
College, located on the bustling ¸£Àû¼§ Beach campus. This full-time, performance-based
program runs from Monday to Thursday, available during the day and in the evening
to fit your schedule. In just nine months, you can complete your training and be ready
to ace the state licensure examination.
Why choose our barbering program
Hands-on experience: Dive into extensive lab sessions where you'll master the art
of hairstyling, shaping, coloring, texturing, clipper cutting, and more. Our program
is designed to give you real-world skills that translate directly to any barbering
environment.
- Holistic skill development: Beyond technical skills, you'll develop analytical abilities to tailor services for each client, blending impeccable craftsmanship with modern styling techniques.
- Comprehensive curriculum: Learn the essentials of effective communication, proper grooming, and barbershop management to ensure you're fully prepared to run a successful practice.
- Flexible learning options: Our hybrid courses mix traditional lectures with online education, allowing you to
balance your studies with personal commitments.
– Classes start every Spring and Fall!

How to enroll in the Barbering Program
- Apply to ¸£Àû¼§: Submit your application online at ¸£Àû¼§State.edu or visit any admissions office. Make sure to use the program code for Barbering: 1218.
- Complete online orientation: Get introduced to our campus and resources to make the most of your college experience.
- Take the Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment System (CASAS) for Career & Technical Education (CTE) Reading and Math skills and achieve specified minimum scores or meet exemption requirements to graduate from this program (See an Academic Advisor for exemption criteria).
Don't just dream about a career in barbering—make it a reality at ¸£Àû¼§. Apply today and begin your journey to becoming a professional barber!
Classes
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Daytime Classes ¸£Àû¼§ Beach Campus
Monday – Thursday
8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.COS0013L Barbering Lab - Level I
COS0512L Barbering Lab - Level II
COS0561L Barbering Lab - Level III
COS0571L Barbering Lab - Level IV -
Evening Classes ¸£Àû¼§ Beach Campus
Monday – Thursday
4:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.Barbering Bridge course for licensed cosmetologists - COS0562L
Offered on the ¸£Àû¼§ Beach Campus ¸£Àû¼§ State offers a one-semester bridge course for licensed cosmetologists interested in expanding the scope of their careers. In this course, you will acquire knowledge of the principles of Florida law, and management, history of the art of barbering and its evolution through the centuries, proper sanitizing procedures for tools and implements, the art of shaving, honing and stropping. Curriculum is designed to help program graduates successfully pass the state licensure examination for barbers.
