Barber Crossover Certificate

The Barber Crossover certificate is designed to provide students who have completed the cosmetology program certificate with a pathway to complete the exam for licensure as a barber, with the ability to become certified in both cosmetology and barbering. This includes working with the scalp and hair of the head, performing face shaving and beard trimming and basic barber facials. Instruction is provided through classroom, clinical, and applied learning activities. It offers the newest techniques and hands-on experience needed, as well as the business skills and management preparation to launch a successful career in the barbering industry. The course of study has been approved by the Colorado State Office of Barbers and Cosmetology.

Program Requirements

Total Credits 13

Course Number	Course Title	Credits
BARBAR1007	Introduction to Shaving, Honing & Stropping	1
Introduces the general principles of shaving to include hair texture, grain of the beard and analysis of the skin. Theory is combined with the practical application of proper shaving procedures and cutting strokes used on the face. (1-0)
BARBAR1008	Intermediate Shaving, Honing & Stropping	1
Focuses on theory and practical training related to mustache and beard designing and trimming. Practical applications are incorporated in specialized classes or in a supervised salon. (1-0)
BARBAR1030	Introduction to Hair Styling	3
Combines theory with the practical application of air forming curling iron, finger waving, soft pressing and hard pressing. (1-3)
BARBAR2007	Advanced Shaving, Honing & Stropping	1
Focuses on advanced training in shaving, honing and stropping. Practical and theory application is completed in specialized classes or supervised clinical training. Student will be prepared for State Board license exam. (1-0)
BARBAR2020	Advanced Hair Cutting	3
Provides theory and advanced techniques in all phases of hair cutting to ready the student for employment. Covers student preparation for State Board licensing examination on theory and practical procedures. Training is a combination of supervised work and specialized classes. (1-3)
BARBAR2031	Advanced Hair Styling	3
Focuses on theory and advanced techniques in all phases of hair styling to prepare the student for employment. Training is a combination of supervised salon (clinical) work and specialized classes. Includes student preparation for the State Board Licensing Examination relating to hairstyling. (1-3)
BARBAR2066	Advanced Facial Massage & Skin Care	1
Emphasizes anatomy, skin disorders, skin types and facial shapes. Students guide patrons on selection of proper skin care treatments. Covers student preparation for State Board licensing examination on theory and practical procedures. (1-0)

Must have completed Cosmetology program or be a Colorado licensed cosmetologist.

Degree & Certificate Options

Cosmetology

Certificate

54 Credits

Curriculum

Certificate

13 Credits

Curriculum

Degree Descriptions

Associate of Arts Degree (A.A.) and Associate of Science Degree (A.S.)

The AA and the AS degrees are traditional 2-year degrees specifically designed to transfer to 4-year institutions for the purpose of completing a BA or a BS. They are often referred to as university parallel degrees. The general education requirements are what actually permit the degrees to be called Associates or Arts or Science. The difference between the AS and AA is minimal, with the AA permitting math courses and a science course that are not recognized under the AS degree. Read Colorado's Guaranteed Transfer Policy here.

Associate of General Studies (A.G.S.)

The AGS degree is, at times, articulated to transfer to certain 4-year institutions and programs. There is more room for flexibility in this degree. Generally, if a student decides to transfer to a 4-year school to pursue a BA or BS after earning the AGS, they may be short some of the general education requirements.

Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)

The Associate of Applied Science degree is rarely pursued by a student who intends to transfer to a 4-year school. It is primarily a degree that prepares a student to go directly into the workforce. It is typically a specific technical career that the student who seeks the AAS is seeking. Again, the general education requirements are less rigid with the AAS degree.

Certificate Programs

Certificates are 1-year technical programs that require no general education courses. Auto Tech, Agri-business, and Cosmetology are Certificate programs. English, math, science, etc. are not required to complete a certificate, although some students choose to take preparatory classes that might help them succeed in the program.

Cosmetology