Barbering Diploma Program Fact Sheet

What is Barbering?	The Barbering program is a sequence of courses designed to prepare students for careers in the field of barbering. Learning opportunities develop academic and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention and advancement. At the completion of the program, the student will receive a barbering diploma and participate in the State Barber Board Examination, which has the authority to grant a Barbering license. Sample of report job titles: Barber • Salon/Shop Manager • Salon/Shop Owner Tasks: Specialized training in safety and sanitation. Specialized training in hair treatments and manipulations. Specialized training in haircutting techniques, shaving, and skin care. Specialized training in reception, sales, and management.
Diploma	Barbering, Diploma
Prerequisites Courses	Diploma level proficiency is required in English, reading, and math. Please refer to course descriptions in the online catalog for specific prerequisites. FYES 1000 EMPL 1000 or PSYC 1010
Length of Program	Diploma: 4 semesters 56 Credit hours
Application Process	Applicants to the Barbering program must meet all admission requirements; complete an application and pay the application fee. Individuals apply to Gwinnett Technical College at GwinnettTech.edu, submit all transcripts from high school and previous college work, and take the ACCUPLACER test, if required.
Program Deadlines	You may enter in the spring semester.
For more information, contact:	Terra Womack, program director, TWomack@GwinnettTech.edu, 678.226.6627.
For admission and enrollment, contact:	Enrollment Support Center in Building 100 at the Lawrenceville campus, or Building A at the Alpharetta-North Fulton campus, or email BusinessArtDesignTeam@GwinnettTech.edu.

Quick Facts

(This data was compiled from onetonline.net and oureverdaylife.com.)

Title	Outlook	Median Pay
Barbers	9% - 13% growth	$25,760 annual
Barber Shop Owners	10% growth	$34,000 annual
Barber Shop Managers	7% - 10% growth	$34,820 annual