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Through classroom and hands-on learning experiences, the Salon and Spa Management program equips students with soft skills, practical skills, and the work ethic needed for success in the hair, skin, and nail industry. The program prepares students to pass the Alabama Board of Cosmetology and Barbering Examination.

Through classroom and hands-on learning experiences, the Salon and Spa Management program equips students with soft skills, practical skills, and the work ethic needed for success in the hair, skin, and nail industry. The program prepares students to pass the Alabama Board of Cosmetology and Barbering Examination

The Welding program is designed to establish welding skills necessary for entry-level job placement and to enhance the skills of experienced welders in various arc welding processes used by industry. The program also provides welder certification training upon successful completion of this program. The student will be able to make quality welds, layout and fabricate various pipe connections, perform repair work, and have knowledge of welding codes and blueprint reading.

Co-Requisite: BAR 111. This course provides an orientation to professional barber styling. Topics include learning skills, history of barbering, professional image, microbiology, safety, infection control, implements and tools, razor shaving properties and disorders of hair and scalp, and the treatment of hair.

Co-Requisite: BAR 108. This course provides practical application of barber-styling fundamentals. Emphasis is placed on safety, infection control, the use and care of implements, treatment of hair, and razor shaving. Upon completion, the student will demonstrate proper infection control, hair care, and use of implements.

Prerequisite: BAR 124. Co-Requisite: BAR 113. This course introduces the student to the basic science of barber-styling. Topics include anatomy/physiology, disorders and treatments of the skin, scalp, and hair, and theory of facial and scalp massage. Upon completion, the student should be familiar with the anatomical structures, as well as disorders and treatments of the skin, scalp, and hair.

Prerequisite: BAR 124. Co-Requisite: BAR 112. This course provides practical application of barber fundamentals learned in earlier courses. Emphasis is placed on safety, facial massage, treatment of hair and scalp proper use and care of implements, shampooing and haircutting, and razor shaving. Upon completion, the student should be able to perform fundamental barbering techniques with limited supervision.

Prerequisite or Co-Requisite: BAR 108 and BAR 111. This course provides students with the opportunity to demonstrate skills in hair care, hair cutting, and facial massage. Emphasis is placed on safety and infection control.

Prerequisite or Co-Requisite: BAR 112 and BAR 113. Co-Requisite: BAR 140. This course provides practical experience in basic scissor and clipper haircutting. Upon completion, the student will be able to cut and style a client’s hair, demonstrating correct scissor and clipper cutting and styling techniques.

Prerequisite: BAR 114. Co-Requisite: BAR 121. This course provides the student with a basic knowledge of chemicals used in barber-styling. Topics include the changes produced in the hair and skin through exposure to chemicals, electricity, and special light spectrums. Upon completion, the student should understand the proper use of implements and chemicals to treat hair and skin.