The Barbering Career Certificate (C.C.) program is designed to qualify students for employment upon successfully passing the Florida Barber License Examination. Students are paired with instructors who believe in a team approach that is flexible and understanding of individual needs which enable each student to reach their full potential and the achievement of success. A theoretical and practical hands-on approach is given to all aspects of barbering. This approach not only prepares the student for the state licensure examination but will also prepares them for successful entry into the workforce.
Monday – Thursday, 8am to 4:30pm
Degree:
Career Certificate (C.C.)
Credit Hours:
900 Clock/ Contact hours
Online Program :
No
Program Code: 5622
Financial Aid Eligible :
Yes
 
barbering@fscj.edu
 
(904) 766-6702
In addition to classroom instruction, Barbering program students provide client services as part of the hands-on curriculum. All services are completed by the students under the supervision of an instructor who is also a licensed barber.
A minimum grade of C or higher must be achieved in all professional coursework.
Adult Basic Skills are a major criterion in a student’s completion of the program. In order to earn the Career Certificate, students must achieve or surpass the designated exit score(s) on an approved adult basic skills assessment or qualify for a waiver. Visit fscj.edu/assessment/available-assessments for program exit scores. College Assessment and Certification locations and information can be found at fscj.edu/assessment. For students who do not meet the required program exit scores and need assistance in order to meet the exit requirement(s), the College offers remediation through tutoring, referral to online resources and/or completion of Academic Skills Building (ASB) coursework in Mathematics and Reasoning Through Language Arts. Students interested in this program should be advised by the instructor or Program Manager before enrolling in coursework.
To meet the minimum requirements for consideration and acceptance to the Barbering program, students must: