The Barbering/Stylist program is a 12-month program of study designed to prepare an individual to become a licensed barber.  Students learn skills and techniques of cutting, styling, shaving, coloring and lightening of the hair.  Instruction also includes hygiene, safety, pathology of the skin, scalp and hair disorders, and  equipment sterilization.  The curriculum includes the study of sales, business management, law, and customer relationships. 

The curriculum is designed to comply with the standards of the Mississippi State Board of Barber Examiners and consists of a minimum of 1500 contact hours of study.   Students that successfully complete the program requirements will earn a Certificate of Proficiency.  Graduates will be qualified to take the State Barber Board Certification Examination to become a licensed barber in the state of Mississippi.

Enrollment is open in the fall semester only.  A new class is admitted each August with graduation taking place the following July. 

Employment Opportunities:  Barbering is a growing and challenging field.  Barbers work in small or large shops and in many different settings such as shopping centers, hotels, and office buildings.  A barber may become a shop owner. 

Admission Requirements:

1. Submit PRCC Application for Admission to the Admissions Office;
2. Submit PRCC Barbering Application to Barbering Program;
3. Submit an official high school transcript indicating graduation date or GED transcript indicating passing to the Admissions Office;
4. Score of 9.0 or better in mathematics and score of 10.0 or better in reading on the TABE (Tests of Adult Basic Education) is required (TABE testing can be scheduled by calling the PRCC Counseling Center at 601-403-1250); 
5. Submit official transcript from every college attended (if applicable) to the Admissions Office.

Selection for admissions into the Barbering/Stylist Program is based on the date of application, TABE score, and slot availability.