1 (402) 474-4244
1 800 798-HAIR (4247)
304 S. 11th St.
Lincoln, NE 68508

The goal of the Barber Arts Program is two-fold. The first part is to provide 2,100 hours of education preparing College of Hair Design students to pass the Nebraska State Barber Board Exam and receive their license to practice Barber Arts in the state of Nebraska at an entry level. The second purpose is to help students develop up-to-the-minute marketable skills that will turn their dreams into realities. Students are taught technical hair design skills, as well as customer service and business skills.

Barber Arts Curriculum
6 Units, 2100 Hours, 14 Months
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First Unit

Freshman Orientation
10 Weeks, 7-8 Hours/Day, 5 Days/Week, 350 Hours
Hair Designing for Men: Pivot Point International 92 Hours
Hair Cleansing & Conditioning 16 Hours
Perm Designing 51 Hours
Ethnic Hair Chemical Restructuring 11 Hours
Hair Coloring 48 Hours
Hair Sculpturing: Pivot Point International 90 Hours
Introduction to Barber Science: Hair Structure/Sterilization 9 Hours
Scalp Treatments/Lash & Brow/Arching 12 Hours
First Unit Review and Exam 13 Hours
Assistant Program 8 Hours

Second Unit

Sophomore Barber Arts Student
10 Weeks, 7-8 Hours/Day, 5 Days/Week, 350 Hours
People Skills/Customer Service: Pivot Point International 30 Hours
Barber Facials/Shaving 12 Hours
Barber Science II 28 Hours
Hair Designing II 39 Hours
Perm Designing II 3 Hours
Second Unit Review and Exams 9 Hours
Salon Practical 229 Hours

Third Unit

Junior Barber Arts Student
10 Weeks, 7-8 Hours/Day, 5 Days/Week, 350 Hours
Barber Science III 48 Hours
Beard Designing 3 Hours
Perm Designing III 10 Hours
Styling Techniques 2 Hours
Ethnic Hair Chemical Services II 3 Hours
Hair Coloring II 3 Hours
Hair Designing III 6 Hours
Razor Hair Sculpturing 3 Hours
Third Unit Review and Exam 2 Hours
Salon Practical 270 Hours

Fourth Unit

Senior Barber Arts Student
10 Weeks, 7-8 Hours/Day, 5 Days/Week, 350 Hours
Barber Science IV 42 Hours
Advanced Barber Arts 23 Hours
Salon Management/Job Placement Skills 40 Hours
Fourth Unit Review & Exams 2 Hours
Salon Practical 243 Hours

Fifth Unit

Designer Barber Arts Student
10 Weeks, 7-8 Hours/Day, 5 Days/Week, 350 Hours
Barber Arts Implements 3 Hours
State Laws/Rules and Regulations 5 Hours
Barber History 3 Hours
Theory Review/State Board Preparation 17 Hours
Career Development 12 Hours
Salon Practical 310 Hours

Sixth Unit

Master Designer Barber Arts Student
10 Weeks, 7-8 Hours/Day, 5 Days/Week, 350 Hours
State Board Exam Review 28 Hours
Salon Practical 322 Hours
Barber Graduation Requirements Top
  • 2100 clock hours of training as required by the State of Nebraska
  • Practical credits in each area complete as required by the State of Nebraska
  • All written & practical tests or assignments completed
  • Overall grade point average requirement of 80%
  • School Final Test in both written and practical of 80%
  • Return of all books &/or supplies loaned to the student
  • All financial obligations to the school met
  • Students utilizing Federal Financial Aid must complete Exit Counseling

A Barber diploma will be awarded at a graduation ceremony held five times a year in conjunction with the five projected graduation dates.
Barber Arts DLP - A Continuation Top

Under Nebraska State law a person holding a Barber license will be credited 1000 hours towards the 2100 hour requirement for the Cosmetology Course. The benefits of this option are:

  1. Students have the opportunity to continue to develop skills while they wait to take the Barber State Exam.
  2. The Barber Arts DLP only requires approximately seven months additional training.
  3. It gives students excellent training and hands-on experience with women’s perming, coloring and styling.
  4. By having licenses in both Barbering and Cosmetology, a graduate’s resume stands out among others to prospective employers who readily recognize the value of the additional specialized training and potential for an increased client base.