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Barber Technologist
Technical Diploma
Why choose Barber Technologist?
- Barbershops are back in style! Barbering has built its comeback on a movement that is here to stay, opening up a whole new pocket of opportunity in personal services.
- Are you a resourceful people person who strives for attention to detail? If so, a rewarding career in barbering may be right for you.
- Classes are delivered through a combination of face-to-face and online lessons.
- This program meets the Wisconsin state barbering requirement of 1,000 hours of training.
There was a time when a haircut and shave was a fine art worthy of its own trade and training—and that time has returned. Today, barbering has built its comeback on the heels of a movement in personal care and grooming that is here to stay. And it’s opened up a whole new pocket of opportunity in personal services.
Program Locations
Wisconsin Rapids Campus
500 32nd Street North
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
Delivery:
In Person
Evening
Full-Time or Part-Time
Varying Class Schedule
Length of Program: Short Term
Credits: 24
Start Dates: Spring
What You'll Learn
The Barber Technologist program at Mid-State is a part-time program that gives students hands-on training in the techniques they need to thrive in barbering.
Through a combination of online and face-to-face classes, as well as hours in Mid-State’s on-campus salon, you’ll learn both traditional and modern cutting and styling, safe use of common barber shop chemicals, and professional shaving techniques. This program meets the Wisconsin state barbering requirement of 1,000 hours of training and is regulated by the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services.
Outcomes
- Apply safety and infection control procedures.
- Identify hair and scalp disorders.
- Perform haircutting services.
- Demonstrate shaving and other facial hair removal techniques.
- Perform male facial procedures.
- Perform texture services.
- Perform hair color services.
- Demonstrate hairstyling and finishing techniques.
- Adhere to the current Wisconsin administrative codes and statutes for barbers.
- Demonstrate interpersonal skills for success.
Employability Skills
- Behave Responsibly: Ethical Behavior, Self-Responsibility, Conflict Resolution, Collaboration
- Communicate Effectively: Writing, Technical Documentation, Listening, Speaking, Interpersonal Communication, Reading
- Critical & Creative Thinking: Inquiry, Evidence Collection, Analysis, Reasoning, Reflection (Metacognition)
- Cultural, Social, & Global Awareness: Global Awareness, Social & Cultural Awareness, Social Responsibility
- Use Appropriate Technology: Use of Technology, Confidentiality, Security, Digital Civility
Learn more about employability skills at Mid-State.
Estimated Entire Program Cost
Cost based on the 2024/25 academic year.
- Tuition & Fees: $4,189.28
- Books: $416.00
- Supplies, Uniforms, and/or Exams: $1,203.96
- Total Estimated Cost: $5,809.24
Financial Aid Eligibility
This program is eligible for full Financial Aid
Cost of Attendance
Learn more about Cost of Attendance, an estimated budget that includes categories of expenses a student can expect to incur while attending.
This course has options available to receive credit for prior learning (CPL) or work experience.
| Catalog# | Title | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30502340 | Haircutting Techniques for Barbers | 3 | |
| 30502707 | Introduction to Barber Technologist | 1 | |
| 30502341 | Facial Hair and Skin Care Techniques for Barbers | 4 | |
| 30502706 | Hairstyling for Barbers | 2 | |
| 30502342 | Barbershop Operations | 1 | |
| Term Total | 11 Credits | ||
| Catalog# | Title | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30502344 | Basic Barber Client Services | 2 | |
| 30502343 | Barbershop Service Skills | 1 | |
| Term Total | 3 Credits | ||
| Catalog# | Title | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30502704 | Haircoloring for Barbers | 2 | |
| 30502705 | Chemical Texturing for Barbers | 2 | |
| 30502345 | Advanced Barber Client Services | 2 | |
| 30502734 | Master Barber Client Services | 2 | |
| 30502346 | Barber Capstone Experience | 2 | |
| Term Total | 10 Credits | ||
| Program Total | 24 Credits |
Instructors
STACY BROCK, BA
Stacy received a bachelor of arts degree in 2014 from Concordia University Wisconsin. She also received her technical diploma for Cosmetology in 1997. Stacy worked for a corporate salon in addition to owning her own salon before pursuing her teaching career. She is currently a full-time instructor and program director at Mid-State for the Cosmetology and Barber Technologist programs. She believes in hard work and is very dedicated to the cosmetology industry. She enjoys sharing her passion for the industry in the classroom.
“Work hard in silence and let your success make the noise.”
HOLLIE VAN DE LOOP, AAS
Hollie earned her technical certificates in Cosmetology and Barbering from Mid-State in 2017 and holds Wisconsin state licensure for both. Previously she completed her associate in applied science at Northcentral Technical College. She started out teaching part-time in Mid-State’s Cosmetology and Barbering Technology programs before transitioning into a full-time role.
“I loved my experience here at Mid-State as a student and am very excited that I now get to teach here and share my passion for the beauty industry with all the students to come.”
Careers
- Barber
- Barber Sales (Retail/Wholesale)
- Barbershop Owner
Fast-Track
High school students are eligible to enroll in this program and all courses required. Learn more about Mid-State Fast-Track.
- Licensure Information
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Mid-State’s Barber Technologist program prepares students to obtain the required licensure to be employed/practice in the state of Wisconsin. The College does not guarantee its curriculum matches the requirements for preparation, examination, or licensure for other states.
Take the Next Step
“The Barber Technologist program Mid-State fit my needs perfectly. It prepared me to obtain my state barber’s license and gave me new friendships that will last a lifetime.”
TARA KOBZA
GRADUATE
Choose Your Path
Career pathways help you take your education one step at a time to maximize your investment and make college fit your life. Earn a credential and start using it in the workforce. Continue with another stack of related courses to gain a more advanced diploma or degree. Explore this program’s pathway in the graphic below. For an even quicker first step to a degree or diploma, check out our short-term certificates.
Transfer • Dual Credit • Credit for Prior Learning
