If you are looking for a professional career where you can be your own boss, work with people, and show your style, Associated Barber College of San Diego is the place to start. We offer a few comprehensive programs that prepare you to become a licensed barber and/or cosmetology. Our goal at Associated Barber College of San Diego is to provide you with techniques and methods that, with practice, you will gradually master on your way to a new career in the hair industry. You will be introduced to a new world of creative expression, technical skills, and human relation techniques that will continually evolve as you spend time working in the profession.
Our school offers two courses of Barber Instruction that include basic training needed to pass the California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology examination. One course is for those with little or no experience in barbering and the other course is for those who have experience and are licensed by the California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology.
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PROGRAMS APPROVED
BARBERING
1000 CLOCK HOURS
COSMETOLOGY
1000 CLOCK HOURS
COURSE OF STUDY
The course of study for students enrolled in the Barbering course shall consist of fifteen hundred (1500), twelve hundred (1200) or one thousand (1000) clock hours of theory instruction and practical operations covering all practices constituting the art of barbering pursuant to Section 7316 of the Barbering and Cosmetology Act. For the purpose of this section, theory instruction shall mean instruction by demonstration, lecture, classroom participation or examination; practical operation shall mean the actual performance by the student of a complete service on another person or mannequin. Our institution uses direct method of instruction.
The course of study for the Barbering course is practical training and theoretical instruction. The barbering course of study is designed to prepare students for the state licensing examination and for profitable employment as a barber. The difference in the hours of the courses is all reflective of the practical practice on the practical floor.
| Weekly Schedule | Clock Hour | Weeks* | Award Upon Graduation | |
| Barbering ~ 1000 Clock Hours | 40 | 1000 | 26.5*** | Diploma |
| 35 | 1000 | 30.28*** | Diploma | |
| *** Includes 60 hours of absentee time | 30 | 1000 | 35.33*** | Diploma |
| 24 | 1000 | 44.16*** | Diploma |
| Weekly Schedule | Clock Hour | Weeks* | Award Upon Graduation | |
| Cosmetology ~ 1000 Clock Hours | 40 | 1000 | 26.5*** | Diploma |
| 35 | 1000 | 30.28*** | Diploma | |
| *** Includes 60 hours of absentee time | 30 | 1000 | 35.33*** | Diploma |
| 24 | 1000 | 44.16*** | Diploma |
** HOURS EXCEED STATE REQUIREMENTS
Our school offers four programs of Barber Instruction for men and women that include basic and extended training needed to pass the Board of Barbering examination. Our Barber programs are for students with little or no education in barbering. Our Barber programs will give the student the opportunity to take extended classes to increase their skills for optimal employment.
WHAT WE OFFER AT ASSOCIATED BARBER COLLEGE
All of our programs are created to make the start of your journey through our industry the best experience for all who are interested. It is our personal family goal to make sure that each student maximizes their skills for a very rewarding career. Our Alumni are very involved in our curriculum and our programs so that each student has the skills necessary for optimal potential for employment. Since success is defined by each individual, we interview each potential student to find the perfect program for all students. It is not a “one-size fits all” situation for our school. We believe in our industry and our passion is real. We pledge to make sure each student finds their perfect fit in our programs. Below is a list of our programs (approved and pending approval).
BARBERING PROGRAMS
CLASS SCHEDULE – BARBERING PROGRAMS
Monday – 8:30am – 7:00pm
Tuesday – Friday – 7:30am – 7:30pm
Saturday – 8:30am – 3:30pm
BARBERING ~ 1000 CLOCK HOURS
For students enrolled in the Barbering 1000 Clock Hours program it consists of one thousand (1,000) clock hours of technical instruction and practical operations covering all practices and constituting the art of barbering. Educational Goals: The Barbering 1000 clock hour program is designed to prepare students for the state licensing examination and for employment as a California licensed barber. This course offers the minimum requirements set by the state of California.
COSMETOLOGY PROGRAMS
Our Cosmetology classes will be set apart from others by having small classes and focusing on skills that prepare the graduate for immediate employment. We look forward to teaching Cosmetology with a Barber flair.
CLASS SCHEDULE – COSMETOLOGY PROGRAMS
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 8:30am – 4:30pmCOSMETOLOGY ~ 1000 CLOCK HOURS
For students enrolled in the Cosmetology 1000 Clock Hours program it consists of one thousand (1,000) clock hours of technical instruction and practical operations covering all practices and constituting the art of cosmetology. Educational Goals: The Cosmetology 1000 clock hours program is designed to prepare students for the state licensing examination and for employment as a California licensed cosmetologist. This course offers the minimum requirements set by the state of California.
