Class A Barber is a Diploma program (Hybrid) offered by Diamonds College in Sherman, TX. The program takes 1,000 clock hours to complete, with a total tuition of $14,300.
Program Overview
Class A Barber, 1,000 clock hours. Students receive training in the art and science of barbering, preparing for graduation, the Texas state licensing exams and entry-level employment.
Course goals. Train the student for entry-level employment as a Barber, Hair Stylist, Platform Artist, Colorist, Sales Representative, Barbershop Manager, or Barbershop owner. As an integral part of training in each domain, students will be taught the theory and practice the behaviors and people skill concepts such as attitude, communication, salesmanship, success psychology, job readiness, and professionalism.
Instruction. The clock-hour education is provided through a regimented set of learning steps that address specific tasks necessary for graduation, state licensure, and entry-level job skills. Equipment, implements, and products are comparable to those used in the industry. Subjects are presented employing lectures, demonstrations, and student participation, and audio-visual aids, guest speakers, field trips, and/or other related learning methods are used in the course.
Training in three parts. Discovery is basic training through classroom theory and mannequin and live model practice; Skill Development continues through salon activities, classroom theory and live model practice; and Career Readiness refines skills for job readiness and career placement.
What sets this Program apart
- Real clients. Diamonds provides clients with low-cost services performed by student stylists supervised by licensed instructors. Students learn how to perform services on real clients, provide excellent customer service, and build their clientele.
- Business tools. Students have access to the technical tools they will use when they set up their own businesses, including how to advertise on social media and online appointment scheduling.
- Hybrid schedule. Two days a week on campus in daytime or evening classes, with the rest of the week's coursework on the CIMA platform.
- Since 2005. Diamonds Cosmetology College was founded in 2005, launched the first Class A Barber program in the North Texas area in 2018, and became Diamonds College.
Admission Requirements and Process
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General Requirements
- Minimum Age 17Be at least 17 years old. Provide valid U.S. photo identification – State or Government-issued ID – and proof of age (birth certificate or driver’s license).
- High School Diploma or GEDHigh School diploma, GED Certification or official transcript, or an acceptable accredited home school program. Home school students must provide documentation stating learning…
- English ProficiencyYou must be able to speak and write English.
- Personal InterviewComplete a personal interview with an Admissions representative.
- Admissions Forms and FeesSubmit all admissions required forms and fees. Documents needed to register are needed approximately two (2) weeks before the class start dates.
- Transfer TranscriptsApplicants with transfer hours must submit transcripts from previous schools. Out-of-state hours must be evaluated and accepted by TDLR before the Director’s review.
- Enrollment AgreementComplete a signed Enrollment Agreement. Students cannot begin class until they have completed and signed the enrollment contract.
Application Process
- 1Check the RequirementsYou must be able to speak and write English and have a high school diploma from an accredited school or General Equivalency Diploma (GED).
- 2Make an AppointmentMeeting with one of our representatives will provide you and your family the opportunity to ask any question you might have and map your career goals.
- 3Apply!That’s it. We are ready when you are! Submit your application to Diamonds College.
- 4Complete the FAFSAA financial aid representative is available to talk about your financing options. Complete the FAFSA to be considered for federal financial aid.FAFSA Code for Sherman: 041691Fill Out the FAFSA
- 5Submit Documents and Sign Your Enrollment AgreementProvide the admissions team with all documents required for admission approximately two weeks before the class start date, then complete and sign the Enrollment Agreement.
- 6Attend OrientationAll incoming students receive a required orientation on their first day of school covering the instructional program, administrative policies, and support services.
Program Schedule
Hybrid classes. Full-time hybrid classes run 24.5 hours per week: on campus 2 days per week, 8:30am-4:45pm, as scheduled by educator, plus 9 hours per week asynchronous on the CIMA platform. Part-time hybrid classes run 18 hours per week: on campus 2 days per week, 5:00pm-10:00pm, plus 8 hours per week on CIMA.
Distance education. Hybrid programs are delivered through on-campus and distance education, and distance education is not to exceed 50% of the total program length. VA students are not approved for hybrid classes and attend on campus 4 days per week: 31 hours per week, Monday-Thursday 8:30am-4:45pm, or 20 hours per week, Monday-Thursday 5:00pm-10:00pm.
Starts. Enrollment is every 6 weeks. Diamonds College reserves the right to change or re-arrange entrance dates and class schedules within the limitations of its facilities, and every incoming student receives a required orientation on the first day of school.
Attendance. Students are required to attend a minimum of 80% of the scheduled hours to meet Satisfactory Academic Progress requirements and complete the program within the maximum time frame. The college operates year-round.
Campus Location
Why Accreditation Is Important
When you attend an accredited institution, you attend a school that has been independently evaluated for educational quality.
Diamonds College is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education (COE), licensed and regulated by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, and approved by the Texas Veterans Commission.
- A reliable indicator of quality
- Approved program of study
- Qualified instructors
- Recognition by employers nationwide
Accreditations
Student Demographics
These are demographics for all students at the Sherman Campus (IPEDS, 2024).
Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Information
| Charge | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,300 |
| Registration fee (non-refundable) | $125 |
| Books (non-refundable) | $350 |
| Kit | $1,000 |
| Total | $15,775 |
Not included. The state written and practical licensure exam fees, and consumable items students buy while in school, at an estimated cost of $100.00.
Financial aid. Diamonds College is accredited and eligible to disburse federal financial aid to those who qualify: federal grants and Direct Subsidized, Unsubsidized and PLUS loans. Its FAFSA school code is 041691. Veterans Affairs education benefits are available to eligible students, and students who are not eligible for financial aid may apply for the college’s interest-free in-house financing, paid in monthly payments.
Cancellation and refunds. A full refund is made to any student who cancels the Enrollment Agreement within 72 hours after signing it, and if the student is not accepted. After the 72-hour cancellation privilege, if the student does not enter the college, not more than $100.00 is retained. For students who withdraw or are terminated within the first 50% of the scheduled course, the school refunds 90% of outstanding tuition during the first week or first one-tenth of the course, 80% after that, 75% after the first three weeks through the first 25 percent, and 50% through the first 50 percent; in the last 50% it may retain 100% of tuition and fees. Books, equipment, and supplies (the kit) are non-refundable once received.
Curriculum
Texas curriculum, 1,000 clock hours. The program follows the state required minimum hours in each subject: 700 hours of theory and related practice (up to 350 via distance education) and 300 hours of specialty practice and related theory (up to 150 via distance education), shown below. The textbook is Milady’s Standard Professional Barbering 5th edition.
Grading. Students demonstrate competency in theory and practice through tests, mannequin repetitions and salon activities, and a test is given following each unit of theory study. Grades run A (93% to 100%), B (85% to 92%), C (80% to 84%), D (70% to 79%) and F (0% to 69%). Students must complete all subjects outlined in their program with an average grade of 80%, equal to a grade of C, and accrue the clock hours defined in the enrollment agreement.
The required courses below are from Diamonds College's published catalog.
Required Courses
| Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Theory and Related Practice | 700 |
| Specialty Practice and Related Theory | 300 |
| Totals | 1,000 |
Required Courses
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Career Outcomes
Careers. The program prepares graduates for entry-level employment as a barber, hair stylist, platform artist, colorist, sales representative, barbershop manager, or barbershop owner.
Texas licensure. To be eligible for a Class A Barber license, an applicant must pass a written and practical examination, submit a completed application on a TDLR-approved form, pay the TDLR fees, be at least 17 years of age, and complete 1000 hours of instruction. TDLR has contracted with PSI to deliver its examinations; once approved by TDLR for testing, the student contacts PSI to register and schedule the exam.
Employment assistance. Diamonds College offers academic and graduate employment services to students but does not guarantee employment, and it is often contacted by salons, spas, and manufacturers wishing to interview graduates.
Graduation. Graduates complete all required program work, final exams and scheduled hours, meet all tuition and fee requirements, complete the required graduation paperwork and exit counseling if receiving federal student loans, and are awarded a Diamonds College Diploma.
What to expect as a Diamonds College student
Campus. The campus features separate classrooms, salon areas, dispensaries, reception areas, and offices for advisement. They are equipped with audio-visual equipment, a library containing basic and advanced materials, client waiting areas, shampoo facilities, and student workstations, and each student can secure and hold their equipment and supplies.
Physical demands. Cosmetologists and barbers can expect to stand for long periods, and estheticians and manicurists to sit for long periods. Since so many of their activities involve the use of arms and hands, professionals should take steps to ensure proper physical conditioning and rest periods, and they may find it necessary to work long hours.
Location. Diamonds College is at 3321 Loy Lake Road in Sherman, in the Texoma area, serving students and clients from North Texas and Southern Oklahoma.