2 courses · Allan Hancock College · 2026-2027 Catalog
BARB 7007 Barbering 1
Hours
500-600 hours
Limitation on Enrollment: To register, students must: Pay all applicable materials fees at the time of registration. Be 18 years of age or older. Provide a valid, government-issued picture ID, such as a California Driver’s license, other state issued ID, or Passport. Provide their Social Security number or ITIN. Provide a copy of applicant's High School Diploma, GED, transcript showing high school completion or documentation proving completion of homeschooling at the secondary level as defined by state law, or have a translated foreign high school diploma by a reputable third party evaluator confirming the academic equivalence to a U.S. high school diploma. For applicants without a high school diploma or equivalent, the Combined English Language Skills Assessment (CELSA) Ability to Benefit Test will be administered. This test is administered by an independent third party administrator and the cost of the test is paid by Cosmoton Academy. Testing is arranged by appointment and is handled as a separate appointment from the registration process. Applicants are notified of their test results via telephone or email. If the applicant receives a qualifying score, the applicant is eligible to enroll in the program. If the student does not attain a qualifying score, the student may take a different CELSA test. If the student does not attain a qualifying score on the second test, the student may re-test after 15 days. A qualifying score is 97. The following is more information on CELSA @ www.acttabilitytobenefittest.com. If high school document information appears questionable, an official transcript will be requested and evaluated prior to enrolling the student. If the information cannot be verified by the school, the student must pass a GED test prior to enrollment or take the Combined English Language Skills Assessment (CELSA) Ability to Benefit Test. Self-Certification will not be allowed. Schedule an interview and personal tour with Cosmoton Academy prior to registration. Cosmoton Academy does not accept or credit student applicants with any credit for experiential learning. For licensed cosmetologists training for the barber license, students must: Have an active Cosmetologist license issued by the California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology.
Course Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall
Grading Method: Satisfactory Progress
Students receive in-depth training in the art and science of barbering in this first course of the two-course barbering program. This includes both theoretical instruction and hands-on practice in areas such as haircutting, shaving, facials, hair coloring, chemical services, and client care. The course emphasizes health and safety, sanitation practices, professional ethics, and customer service. Instruction is delivered through a combination of lectures, demonstrations, textbook study, and practical experience in a real-world barbershop setting. Students will develop the skills and confidence necessary to perform a wide range of barbering services and prepare for state licensure.
Not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules.
BARB 7011 Barbering 2
Hours
500-600 hours
Limitation on Enrollment: To register, students must: Pay all applicable materials fees at the time of registration. Be 18 years of age or older. Provide a valid, government-issued picture ID, such as a California Driver’s license, other state issued ID, or Passport. Provide their Social Security number or ITIN. Provide a copy of applicant's High School Diploma, GED, transcript showing high school completion or documentation proving completion of homeschooling at the secondary level as defined by state law, or have a translated foreign high school diploma by a reputable third party evaluator confirming the academic equivalence to a U.S. high school diploma. For applicants without a high school diploma or equivalent, the Combined English Language Skills Assessment (CELSA) Ability to Benefit Test will be administered. This test is administered by an independent third party administrator and the cost of the test is paid by Cosmoton Academy. Testing is arranged by appointment and is handled as a separate appointment from the registration process. Applicants are notified of their test results via telephone or email. If the applicant receives a qualifying score, the applicant is eligible to enroll in the program. If the student does not attain a qualifying score, the student may take a different CELSA test. If the student does not attain a qualifying score on the second test, the student may re-test after 15 days. A qualifying score is 97. The following is more information on CELSA @ www.acttabilitytobenefittest.com. If high school document information appears questionable, an official transcript will be requested and evaluated prior to enrolling the student. If the information cannot be verified by the school, the student must pass a GED test prior to enrollment or take the Combined English Language Skills Assessment (CELSA) Ability to Benefit Test. Self-Certification will not be allowed. Schedule an interview and personal tour with Cosmoton Academy prior to registration. Cosmoton Academy does not accept or credit student applicants with any credit for experiential learning. For licensed cosmetologists training for the barber license, students must: Have an active Cosmetologist license issued by the California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology.
Course Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall
Grading Method: Satisfactory Progress
Students receive in-depth training in the art and science of barbering in this final course of the two-course barbering program. This includes both theoretical instruction and hands-on practice in areas such as haircutting, shaving, facials, hair coloring, chemical services, and client care. The course emphasizes health and safety, sanitation practices, professional ethics, and customer service. Instruction is delivered through a combination of lectures, demonstrations, textbook study, and practical experience in a real-world barbershop setting. Students will develop the skills and confidence necessary to perform a wide range of barbering services and prepare for state licensure.
Not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules.