Barber
Cuts that make the grade.
The Bates barber school offers the most comprehensive, hands-on education in the field. Students prepare to become a licensed barber while learning, working and managing the business end of the college’s on-campus barber shop that serves the public.
Students learn clipper techniques, barber theory, basic and advanced techniques, styling, razor shaving, and more. In just four quarters, successful graduates will earn a certificate of competency and be prepared to test for the state license.
Contact Information:
Brandon Held, Career Advisor
253-680-7008
Downtown Campus
7:30AM – 4:00PM
Get the skills you need for the career you want.
More about the program:
Bates Technical College has the only college barber program in the State of Washington in which students prepare to become licensed barbers while learning in a stand-alone program and working in an on-campus shop that serves the public. Students are evaluated on the performance of each competency of the curriculum to ensure readiness to meet state licensure requirements and enter the profession. Prior to program completion, each student must take and pass a comprehensive written and practical examination that includes theoretical concepts. The program also provides extended learning opportunities for persons previously or currently employed in related professions.
Note: The minimum age for licensure as a barber in the State of Washington is 17 years of age.
Degrees & Certificates:
- Associate of Applied Science: Barber
- Certificate of Competency: Barber
- CIP: 12.0402 EPC: 820
Program Lengths:
- AAS degree program length: 4-5 quarters
- Certificate of Competency: 3-4 quarters
Faculty and Other Contact Information:
Note: Information is accurate as of its original posting date. The college reserves the right to edit, change, or update information as needed throughout the year. Up-to-date information is available in Student Services.
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Barber AAS (90 Credits)
Description:- 4-5 quarter AAS
- Maximum class size: 18
- Student to teacher ratio: 18:1
- Enrollment Point: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
- This program is face-to-face
- Day and evening courses available
- Students will be required to purchase two (2) barbering kits included in tuition and fees
Required Courses:
Barber AAS (90 Credits)
Course Code Course Title Course Credits BARB110 Barbering Theory 1 BARB111 Scalp and Hair Analysis 2 BARB112 Shampooing 3 BARB113 Decontamination and Infection Control 5 BARB114 Introduction to Barbering 5 BARB115 Safety/First Aid 2 BARB116 Basic Haircutting Techniques 4 BARB117 Customer Service 3 BARB118 Applied Communications 3 BARB120 Math for Barbers 3 BARB121 Facial Hair 5 BARB122 Barbering Applications 5 BARB123 Intermediate Haircutting Techniques 3 BARB124 Haircutting Applications 5 BARB125 Applied Human Relations 3 BARB131 Advanced Techniques 4 BARB132 Advanced Applications 4 BARB133 Cutting and Styling Methods 4 BARB134 Cutting and Styling Applications 5 BARB135 Hair Styling 2 BARB140 Hair Replacement 4 General Education Requirements
Communications (5 Credits Required)
Course Code Course Title Course Credits ENGL175 Professional Writing 5 ENGL&101 English Composition I 5 Note: See a Career Advisor prior to choosing courses that meet general education requirements.
Humanities/Social Sciences/Natural Sciences/Other (5 Credits Required)
Course Code Course Title Course Credits BIOL170 Medical Terminology 2 BIOL&160 General Biology 5 BIOL&175 Human Biology with Lab 5 BIOL&241 Human Anatomy and Physiology I 5 BIOL&242 Human Anatomy and Physiology II 5 BIOL&260 Microbiology 5 CHEM&121 General Chemistry 5 CHEM&131 Introduction to Organic/Biochemistry 5 CMST&102 Introduction to Mass Media 5 CMST&152 Intercultural Communication 5 CMST&210 Interpersonal Communication 5 CMST&220 Public Speaking 5 CMST&230 Small Group Communications 5 CMST&240 Culture & Diversity in Health Care 5 ECON&201 Microeconomics 5 ECON&202 Macroeconomics 5 HIST101 A History of Science and Technology 5 HREL111 Interviewing and Career Success 5 HUM&101 Introduction to Humanities 5 NUTR&101 Intro to Nutrition 5 PHYS&114 Introductory Physics I (Algebra based Physics) 5 PHYS&221 Engineering Physics I w/LAB 5 PHYS&222 Engineering Physics II w/LAB 5 PHYS&223 Engineering Physics III w/LAB 5 POLS&101 Introduction to Political Science 5 PSYC&100 General Psychology 5 PSYC&200 Lifespan Psychology 5 SOC&101 Introduction to Sociology 5 Note: See a Career Advisor prior to choosing courses that meet general education requirements.
Quantitative (5 Credits Required)
Course Code Course Title Course Credits AMATH170 Engineering Foundational Mathematics 5 MATH171 Technical Math 5 MATH172 Business Math 5 MATH173 Early Childhood Math 5 MATH174 Math for Allied Health 5 MATH&107 Math in Society 5 MATH&141 Precalculus I 5 MATH&142 Precalculus II 5 MATH&146 Statistics 5 MATH&151 Calculus 5 MATH&152 Calculus II 5 MATH&153 Calculus III 5 Note: See a Career Advisor prior to choosing courses that meet general education requirements.
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Barber Certificate of Completion (75 Credits)
Description:- 4-5 quarter Certificate of Competency
- Maximum class size: 18
- Student to teacher ratio: 18:1
- Enrollment Point: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
- This program is face-to-face
- Day and evening courses available
- Students will be required to purchase two (2) barbering kits included in tuition and fees
Barber Certificate of Completion (75 Credits)
Course Code Course Title Course Credits BARB110 Barbering Theory 1 BARB111 Scalp and Hair Analysis 2 BARB112 Shampooing 3 BARB113 Decontamination and Infection Control 5 BARB114 Introduction to Barbering 5 BARB115 Safety/First Aid 2 BARB116 Basic Haircutting Techniques 4 BARB117 Customer Service 3 BARB118 Applied Communications 3 BARB120 Math for Barbers 3 BARB121 Facial Hair 5 BARB122 Barbering Applications 5 BARB123 Intermediate Haircutting Techniques 3 BARB124 Haircutting Applications 5 BARB125 Applied Human Relations 3 BARB131 Advanced Techniques 4 BARB132 Advanced Applications 4 BARB133 Cutting and Styling Methods 4 BARB134 Cutting and Styling Applications 5 BARB135 Hair Styling 2 BARB140 Hair Replacement 4
No eligibility requirements have been provided.
At Bates, our tuition is affordable and there are options to help make it even easier to gain an education. Federal aid is available for many of our students. Scholarships are also available through the Bates Foundation.
See if you qualify for other funding through our special funding programs with the Workforce Education office.
- National Median Salary: $30,150
- National Potential Annual Job Openings: 7,200
This information is based on data from O*Net, captured on June 2021.
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