Salon and Spa Management - Barbering, AAS

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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.

Prerequisite Coursework if Required by Placement Testing

BSS 090 - Basic Study Skills 3 Hours
RDG 085 - Developmental Reading III 4 Hours
ENG 092 - Basic English I 4 Hours
ENG 093 - Basic English II 4 Hours
MTH 090 - Basic Mathematics 2 Hours
MTH 091 - Developmental Algebra I 2 Hours
MTH 092 - Developmental Algebra II 2 Hours

Area I - Written Composition: 3 Hours

ENG 101 - English Composition I 3 Hours

Area II - Humanities and Fine Arts: 6 Hours

SPH 106 - Fundamentals of Oral Communication 3 Hours or
SPH 107 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking 3 Hours
Fine Art or Humanities* 3 Hours
*Choose from art appreciation, art history, humanities, literature, music appreciation, philosophy, religion, or theatre appreciation.

Area III - Natural Science or Mathematics: 6-7 Hours

MTH 100 - Intermediate College Algebra 3 Hours or
MTH 116 - Mathematical Applications 3 Hours or higher math
Math or Natural Science* Elective 3-4 Hours

*Choose from astronomy, biology, chemistry, physical geography, physics, or physical science.

Area IV - History, Social, and Behavioral Sciences: 4 Hours

ORI 101 - Orientation to College 1 Hour
PSY 200 - General Psychology 3 Hours or
SOC 200 - Introduction to Sociology 3 Hours

Area V - Technical Concentration and Electives: 44 Hours

SAL 133 - Salon Management Technology 3 Hours: 1T, 2L
SAL 201 - Entrepreneurship for Salon/Spa 3 Hours: 3T
BAR 108 - Introduction to Barbering 3 Hours: 3T
BAR 111 - Introduction to Barbering Lab 3 Hours: 3L
BAR 112 - Science of Barbering 3 Hours: 3T
BAR 113 - Fundamentals of Barbering Applications 3 Hours: 3L
BAR 114 - Barber Styling Lab 3 Hours: 3L
BAR 115 - Cutting and Styling Techniques 3 Hours: 3L
BAR 120 - Properties of Chemistry 3 Hours: 3T
BAR 121 - Chemical Hair Processing 3 Hours: 3L
BAR 122 - Hair Coloring Chemistry 3 Hours: 3T
BAR 124 - Hair Coloring Methodology 3 Hours: 3L
BAR 133 - Styling and Management Lab 3 Hours: 3L
BAR 140 - Practicum I 2 Hours: 2L
BAR 143 - State Board Review 3 Hours: 1T, 2L