COURSE CURRICULUM
The methods of instruction used in this program are theory (including online methods), demonstration, and practical experience. The TTC, Inc. barbering program consists of three levels of training with the following subject matter included.
History & Career Opportunities
Principles of Hair Design
Skin Structure & Growth
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History & Career Opportunities
- State Laws, Statutes & Ethics
- Professional Image & Management
- Business Essentials (to include an overview of business start-ups, entity specifics, proper client scheduling marketing techniques and POS training)
- Infection Control
- Properties of the Hair and Scalp
- Shampooing, Rinsing, and Conditioning
- Hair Cutting
- Shaving
- Facials
Principles of Hair Design
- Hairstyling
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Basics of Chemistry
- Basics of Electricity
- Chemical Texture Services
- Hair Coloring
Skin Structure & Growth
- Skin Diseases & Disorders
- Hair Removal
- Seeking Employment (resume writing and business plan creation)
- State Board Preparation
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Barbering Student Kit List
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program information
Certificate of Barbering
Program Duration 12-14 months
Certificate of Barbering & Therapeutic Massage
Program Duration 14-16 months
(Program Available Starting 5 August 2024)
(Registration opens 10 June 2024)
State Board Re-Test Barbering
Program Duration 4-5 months
Please contact our Office of Admissions directly at (334)649-1199 for all program current tuition rates. Dual Enrollment Programs are only available for currently enrolled high school students. Instructor Training candidates must be current and have held a licensed through the Alabama Board of Cosmetology & Barbering for a minimum of 2 years. These candidates must also pass an entrance exam with a minimum score of 80%. Enrollment in all Accelerated Programs requires a minimum 3.2 verifiable GPA within the past 3 years.
Transitions Technical College, Inc. DOES NOT accept transfer clock hours or credits more than 2 years old.
Program Duration 12-14 months
Certificate of Barbering & Therapeutic Massage
Program Duration 14-16 months
(Program Available Starting 5 August 2024)
(Registration opens 10 June 2024)
State Board Re-Test Barbering
Program Duration 4-5 months
Please contact our Office of Admissions directly at (334)649-1199 for all program current tuition rates. Dual Enrollment Programs are only available for currently enrolled high school students. Instructor Training candidates must be current and have held a licensed through the Alabama Board of Cosmetology & Barbering for a minimum of 2 years. These candidates must also pass an entrance exam with a minimum score of 80%. Enrollment in all Accelerated Programs requires a minimum 3.2 verifiable GPA within the past 3 years.
Transitions Technical College, Inc. DOES NOT accept transfer clock hours or credits more than 2 years old.
CLASSES & SCHEDULES
Class Schedule Day Students (Full-Time)
Monday-Thursday 8:30am-4:00pm and Friday EITHER 8:45am-12:45pm or 1pm-5pm, on-campus as well as a 2-hour ONLINE MANDATORY study hall period. Students are given a 1-hour lunch break as scheduled by the senior instructor for Monday through Thursday day sessions. All full-time students will attend classes 3 days on campus, including Fridays as well as 2 days online via Canvas.
Class Schedule Night Students (Part-Time)
Monday-Thursday 5:30pm-10:00pm. Students are given a 30-minute dinner break from 7-7:30pm or 7:30-8pm. Night Students will attend classes 2 days on campus and 2 days online via Canvas. Night students are also required to attend in-person classes 2 Saturdays per month.
Dual Enrollment Students (High School Students ONLY & Part-Time Evenings ONLY)
Monday-Thursday 5:00pm- 9:00pm. Students are given a 30-minute dinner break from 7-7:30pm. Students will attend classes 4 days a week on campus. All program coursework will be completed on campus. Dual enrollment students are required to have a minimum of 2.5 GPA, be in good standing at currently enrolled high school and at least 16 years old. A letter of GPA from the student's guidance counselor will be required for enrollment.
Accelerated Program Students
Monday- Thursday 8:30am- 4:00pm and Friday 9am-5pm on campus as well as 2 days online via Canvas. Students are given a 1-hour lunch break as scheduled by the senior instructor each day. Students must have a minimum of 3.2 GPA within the last 3 years. GPA will be verified prior to enrollment.
Monday-Thursday 8:30am-4:00pm and Friday EITHER 8:45am-12:45pm or 1pm-5pm, on-campus as well as a 2-hour ONLINE MANDATORY study hall period. Students are given a 1-hour lunch break as scheduled by the senior instructor for Monday through Thursday day sessions. All full-time students will attend classes 3 days on campus, including Fridays as well as 2 days online via Canvas.
Class Schedule Night Students (Part-Time)
Monday-Thursday 5:30pm-10:00pm. Students are given a 30-minute dinner break from 7-7:30pm or 7:30-8pm. Night Students will attend classes 2 days on campus and 2 days online via Canvas. Night students are also required to attend in-person classes 2 Saturdays per month.
Dual Enrollment Students (High School Students ONLY & Part-Time Evenings ONLY)
Monday-Thursday 5:00pm- 9:00pm. Students are given a 30-minute dinner break from 7-7:30pm. Students will attend classes 4 days a week on campus. All program coursework will be completed on campus. Dual enrollment students are required to have a minimum of 2.5 GPA, be in good standing at currently enrolled high school and at least 16 years old. A letter of GPA from the student's guidance counselor will be required for enrollment.
Accelerated Program Students
Monday- Thursday 8:30am- 4:00pm and Friday 9am-5pm on campus as well as 2 days online via Canvas. Students are given a 1-hour lunch break as scheduled by the senior instructor each day. Students must have a minimum of 3.2 GPA within the last 3 years. GPA will be verified prior to enrollment.