Barber Instructors Course Curriculum & Outline

The instructor's course will allow you to learn philosophy and professional development to become a successful master educator. You will also learn the basic functions to facilitate learning amongst students in the study of the art and science of teaching and instruction of Barbering.

Course Curriculum/Outline

Classroom Training in the Science of teaching............154 Hours

Teaching Assistance and Observation............................235 Hours

Performance of Demonstration.........................................76 Hours

Supervised Practice Teaching............................................235 Hours

Total Hours..............................................................................700 Hours

 Grading Procedures 

Students are assigned theory study and are evaluated after each unit of study. Student instructors practical assignments are evaluated on performance skills when assisting students as well as performance standards established by TDLR.  

 Students must maintain an academic grade average of 70%.  Students must pass makeup or missed tests and final written exams prior to graduation. Numerical grades are considered according to the following scale.

     90-100       Excellent   

        80-89       Very Good    

                     70-79       Satisfactory              

                  0-69   Unsatisfactory (Below Satisfactory Academic Progress) 

Students must maintain a minimum of 70% average in theory, laboratory, and practical work to be considered making satisfactory progress Students must complete 350 hours coursework along with instructor approval to qualify to work on clinical floor.

 Instructional Method 

The instructional methods are presented through comprehensive lesson plans that reflect effective education methods.  Subjects are presented by means of lecture, demonstration, and student participation. Audiovisual aids, guest speaker, field trips, projects, activities, and other related learning methods are used in this course. 

Employment Opportunities

 Graduates of this course will have acquired the knowledge and skills to pass the Louisiana Department of Licensing and Regulation Exam and become a successful master educator. Upon licensure, employment can be obtained in a number of beauty related industries. The career oppurtunities for licensed instructors are many such as product educator for a variety of beauty related products or choose to work for or manage a beauty school