Master Barber-Hybrid
620 Hours
(Online Theory + On-Campus Practical)
Program Description:
The Master Barber – Hybrid Program is a comprehensive course of study designed to prepare students for professional barbering through a structured blend of technical skill development and theoretical instruction. The program covers the full practice of traditional and modern barbering, including haircutting, shaving, grooming, sanitation, professional practices, and New York State barbering laws.
This hybrid-format program combines distance education for theory-based coursework with in-person, on-campus training for hands-on practical application. While the Master Barber – Hybrid Program requires fewer practical hours than the Barber Operator program, it exceeds the scope of apprenticeship-level training and is designed to prepare students to sit for the New York State Barber Licensing Examination.
Graduates of the program are equipped with the foundational skills, professional discipline, and regulatory knowledge necessary to pursue licensure and entry into the barbering profession.
Program Objectives:
The objective of the Master Barber – Hybrid Program is to provide focused, efficienttraining that enables students to:
- Develop entry-level professional barbering skills
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Build a working knowledge of barbering theory, safety,
and state regulations - Complete the program within a reduced hour structure
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Pursue licensure and employment or entrepreneurial
opportunities within the barbering industry
The program is designed to support students seeking a streamlined pathway to licensure while maintaining instructional standards aligned with state and accreditation requirements.
Instructional Method:
The Master Barber – Hybrid Program consists of 620 total hours of instruction, combining distance education with supervised, in-person practical training.
112 hours of theory instruction are delivered through distance education. This portion of the program includes structured learning activities such as assigned readings, live virtual lectures, computer-based coursework, instructional videos, guest presentations, and guided theory modules.
508 hours of practical instruction are completed on campus in classroom and clinic environments. Hands-on training includes instructor demonstrations, mannequin practice, and supervised work with real clients in a clinical setting.
All practical training is conducted under the direct supervision of licensed instructors and is designed to reinforce professional technique, safety standards, client service, and workplace readiness.
Master Barber – Hybrid
(620 Hours)
Program Format:
620
Hybrid
112 hours
Distance Education
508 hours
On Campus Training
Eligibility to sit
for the NYS Barber
License Exam
