The purpose of the 500-hour Barber Teacher Training Program is to provide licensed students with at least three years of industry experience the opportunity to prepare, train, and develop skills necessary to teach a Barber program or any practices related to the Barber industry. This training will allow individuals to enter a skilled workforce, promote personal and economic growth, contribute to community stability, and provide and improve quality of life. This program is intended for anyone with an active State of Illinois Barber License and three or more years of industry experience pursuing a Barber Teacher’s License.

Program Requirements

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Required Program Core
BARBER 223	Basic Teaching Skills for Barber Education Instructors	8
BARBER 224	Principles and Practice in Barber Education	8
Total Hours		16

Pathway

This is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing a Basic Certificate (BC) in Cosmetology Teacher Training 500-Hour Program. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. 

All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students by adding more semesters.

Plan of Study Grid

Semester 1		Hours
BARBER 223	Basic Teaching Skills for Barber Education Instructors	8
BARBER 224	Principles and Practice in Barber Education	8
	Hours	16
	Total Hours	16

Choose your courses with your College Advisor.

Program Admission Requirements

To enroll in the Truman College Barber Teacher Training 500-hour Program, the student must have a high school diploma or GED, must be a graduate of an accredited Barber school and must have an active State of Illinois Barber License. The student must also provide proof of having a minimum of 3 years of salon experience.

Careers

This program can prepare students for the jobs listed below. Click on each one to learn more, including average earnings, annual job openings, and how much education people in that field have. For additional guidance and resources on career options, current City Colleges students and alumni can contact the Career Services Office.

Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School

Job Description

Teach occupational, vocational, career, or technical subjects to students at the secondary school level.

Salary Based on Experience Level

Take a look at the average hourly/annual earnings for this career in Cook County

Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES data from the BLS and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.

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Annual Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile	$61,150
Median 50th Percentile	$97,163
Senior-Level 90th Percentile	$157,850

Hourly Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile	$29
Median 50th Percentile	$47
Senior-Level 90th Percentile	$76

Annual Job Openings

46 annual openings in Cook County

National Education Attainment

Here, you can see the level of education that people in this career complete.

Degree Program	% of Jobs
A high school diploma or less	7.41%
A certificate	8.11%
Some college	4.10%
An Associate degree	13.09%
A Bachelor's degree	44.42%
A Master's or Professional degree	22.88%
A Doctoral degree or more	0.00%

67.30% continue their education beyond an associate degree