MATC 2026-27 Catalog

Community and Human Services Academic and Career Pathway Barber TECHNICAL DIPLOMA | PROGRAM CODE: 31-502-5 Program Description This program prepares you to work in the barbering profession, in compliance with the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services. You will learn shampooing, cutting and hairstyling techniques, shaving, beard trimming, hair coloring, and other services. Graduates of this program are eligible to take the state board licensing exam. Admission Requirement: High school diploma or equivalent Waiting List: Yes. Visit the program’s webpage at matc.edu to view the waiting list process and all requirements. Financial Aid Eligible: Yes. Use code 003866 at fafsa.gov. Career Outlook Employment prospects for licensed barbers are excellent. Many barbers are self-employed, either owning their business or leasing booth space. Program Learning Outcomes • Perform shaving and other facial hair removal services. • Perform basic facial services. • Perform shampoo, haircut and style services. • Perform chemical services. • Develop business practices for industry success. • Adhere to the current state and federal administrative codes and statutes for barbers. Location: Downtown Milwaukee Campus Start Dates: August and January

SEMESTER1 CREDITS BARCOS-300 Shampoo and Scalp Treatments ..................................... 2 BARBER-336 Introduction to Barber Theory ‡...................................... 1 BARBER-337 Intro to Barber Haircutting ‡ ........................................... 2 BARBER-341 Shaving/Facials ‡ ........................................................... 2 BARBER-347 Intro to Barber Hairstyling ‡ ........................................... 1 BARCOS-324 Business Skills for Barbers/Cosmetologists.................... 1 BARBER-344 Intermediate Barber Theory ‡......................................... 1 BARBER-345 Intermediate Barber Haircut ‡ ........................................ 2 BARBER-346 Barber Permanent Waving ‡ ........................................... 1 BARBER-348 Introduction to Barber Guest Services ‡ ......................... 2 BARBER-338 Barber Chemical Relaxing ‡ ........................................... 1 SEMESTER2 BARCOS-319 Natural Hair Care and Braiding ....................................... 1 BARBER-318 Advanced Barber Theory ‡ ............................................. 1 BARBER-322 Intermediate Barber Guest Services ‡ ............................ 1 BARBER-349 Advanced Barber Haircutting ‡....................................... 1 BARBER-350 Barber Chemical Services 3 ‡ ........................................ 2 BARBER-351 Advanced Barber Hairstyle ‡ .......................................... 1 BARBER-353 Barber Externship ‡........................................................ 2 BARCOS-330 Business Management Skills for Barbers/Cosmetologists ‡ ......................................... 2 BARBER-354 Advanced Barber Guest Services ‡................................. 1 BARBER-352 Barber State Board Reviewer ‡ ...................................... 2 SOCSCI-172 Introduction to Diversity Studies..................................... 3 Semester sequence based on a full-time course load and a Fall start date. ‡ Prerequisite required. Program curriculum requirements are subject to change. Current MATC students should consult their Academic Program Plan for specific curriculum requirements. MATC courses are offered in person, entirely online or partially online. Check each course’s delivery options in Self-Service at selfservice.matc.edu . This program is in compliance with: State of Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services 4822 Madison Yards Way Madison, WI 53705; 608-266-2112 https://dsps.wi.gov/Pages/Professions/Barber/Default.aspx. 33 CREDITS Total credits needed to complete this program

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