Barber Crossover is a Certificate program offered by Mississippi Barber Academy in Jackson, MS. The program takes 20 weeks full time or 30 weeks part time to complete, with a total tuition of $7,800.
Program Overview
The Barber Crossover Program is designed to give people who hold a valid Mississippi Cosmetology license the opportunity to also become licensed barbers. Licensed cosmetologists take an additional 600 clock hours of training to learn the skills needed to be licensed in barbering.
Students are prepared to pass the state licensing exam, which consists of a written and a practical examination. With a barber license added to a cosmetology license, a graduate becomes eligible to work in both a state-licensed cosmetology salon and a state-licensed barber shop.
The program runs 20 weeks for full-time students and 30 weeks for part-time students, with a minimum total of 600 clock hours. Graduates receive a certificate of completion and are then eligible to take the Mississippi barber licensing examination.
What sets this Program apart
- Built on the license you already hold. The course covers what barbering adds to cosmetology, with 240 hours of hairshaping by scissors, razor and clippers, and shaving, beard and mustache trimming.
- Two licenses, more places to work. Graduates can work in both cosmetology salons and barber shops.
- A professional kit is included. The $950 barbering kit, with Andis and Wahl clippers and a Viper shear set, is part of the published total.
- Many ways to learn. Lectures, demonstrations, hands-on work, group-based learning and technology-centered learning.
Admission Requirements and Process
Mississippi Barber Academy is devoted to the training of competent barbers and instructors. Mississippi Barber Academy will gladly make an appointment for you to talk with the school's admissions representative, and because the academy is open year round it is able to enroll and start classes the first and third Tuesday of each month.
General Requirements
- Mississippi Cosmetology licenseApplicant must have current Mississippi Cosmetology license.
- High school diploma or equivalentApplicant must have a high school diploma or its equivalent. All foreign diplomas/transcripts must be translated by a Mississippi State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering approved…
- Photo IDApplicant must have Photo ID.
- English languageApplicant must read, write, and speak English.
Application Process
- 1Talk with an admissions representativeMississippi Barber Academy will gladly make an appointment for you to talk with the school's admissions representative. Call today and check with our school registrar for exact class dates.
- 2Apply for financial aid with the FAFSAYou can begin the process of applying for most aid programs, including grants and loans, by first completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Students who do not qualify for aid can discuss payment plan options with the Admissions Representative.FAFSA Code for Jackson: 014397Fill Out the FAFSA
- 3Enroll and pay registrationSign your enrollment agreement. The $100 registration fee is part of the course cost, and the total cost of the course is due and payable at the time of enrollment unless covered by aid or a payment plan.
- 4Start classesClasses start the first and third Tuesday of each month.
Program Schedule
600 clock hours: 20 weeks for full-time students and 30 weeks for part-time students. The school’s website describes the full-time course as up to 30 hours a week.
Day track. Classes start at 9:00 am, with breaks at 10:30 and 2:30, lunch from 12:00 to 1:00, and sanitation from 4:00 to 4:30 pm; Saturday classes run from 9:00 am, with sanitation at 1:30 to 2:00 pm. Basic day students attend Tuesday through Friday; once basics are complete, juniors and seniors attend Wednesday through Saturday.
Night track. Classes start at 5:00 pm, with a break at 6:30 and sanitation from 8:30 to 9:00 pm, plus Saturdays from 9:00 am. Basic night students attend Monday through Friday; juniors and seniors attend Tuesday through Saturday.
Make-up time and contract length. Day students may make up practical time on Thursday or Friday nights, and night students by attending day hours on days the office designates. Excused absences must be made up within the same month; unexcused absences may not be made up. Hours still needed after a student’s contract ending date are charged at $15.00 an hour.
Campus Location
Why Accreditation Is Important
When you attend an accredited institution, you attend a school that has been independently evaluated for educational quality.
This program: Mississippi Barber Academy is nationally accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts & Sciences (NACCAS). It is licensed by the Mississippi State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering.
- A reliable indicator of quality
- Approved program of study
- Qualified instructors
- Recognition by employers nationwide
Accreditations
Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Information
| Charge | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,800 |
| Registration | $100 |
| Books | $300 |
| Kit | $950 |
| Total | $9,150 |
The school’s website puts the state licensing and examination fee at $100.00, paid by money order or bank draft to the board.
Paying for school. Mississippi Barber Academy accepts Federal Pell Grants, Federal Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized Student Loans, check, money order and cash. The school participates in Title IV federal student aid under authorization of the U.S. Department of Education, and is approved for Veterans, Social Security and Vocational Rehabilitation training. File the FAFSA with the school code 014397.
The total cost of the course is due and payable at enrollment. A payment plan is available for students who do not qualify for any other aid. A delinquency charge of no more than 5% of a past-due installment or $5, whichever is less, may be collected after ten days. Tuition and fee rates are established annually and are subject to change.
Other charges to know about. Books and the kit are non-refundable once issued. Students who terminate before completing the course are charged a $150.00 termination fee, and a $100.00 re-entry fee applies on re-admission. The Mississippi State Board licensing and examination fee is paid by the student to the board and is not part of the school’s total.
Curriculum
Nine subjects, 600 clock hours in all. The catalog prints each subject’s total hours without splitting theory from practice.
The required courses below are from Mississippi Barber Academy's published catalog.
Required Courses
| Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Academic and Demonstration | 90 |
| Scalp and Hair Treatments | 40 |
| Hairshaping | 240 |
| Shaving, Beard and Mustache Trim | 15 |
| Facial Massage | 25 |
| Permanent Waving and Chemical Hair Relaxer | 100 |
| Hair Coloring | 50 |
| Hair Pieces | 20 |
| Sanitation and Sterilization | 20 |
| Totals | 600 |
Required Courses
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Career Outcomes
Licensing. Graduates apply to the Mississippi State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering for approval to take the licensing examination. The school’s website describes the examination as practical skills plus two written examinations: a state law test and a National Barbering academic examination.
Where barbers work. Most barber school graduates begin their careers in a styling atmosphere, in their hometowns or in a new city, and some go into barber styling salons. At the shop level, advancement comes in both pay and position as experience grows: specializing in services such as perming, color or skin care, moving into management, or owning a business. Licensed barbers may also teach as school instructors, work as guest artists teaching the latest cuts at shows, or join manufacturers as field representatives and technicians, or distributors as sales consultants.
Job placement assistance. The academy does not guarantee employment, but it offers professional appearance guidance, job referrals and follow-up services, and a current list of job openings is available to students and graduates on request. The school publishes no placement or licensure pass rate.
What to expect as a Mississippi Barber Academy student
Mississippi Barber Academy is devoted to training competent barber crossovers, barbers and instructors. Its goal is not only that students pass the required State Board examination, but that they take part in intensive training and study so that they can enter their chosen profession successfully on graduation.
The facility. The school occupies about 7,500 square feet of centrally heated and air-conditioned space in Jackson with adequate parking: five offices, two classrooms, a Basic Department, a junior and senior theory room, and a barbering clinic with 28 styling stations with mirrors, six shampoo bowls and chairs, six dryers, a reception area and dispensary, and a student lounge. A library of reference books, trade journals and audio-visual materials is available.
Day to day. Students wear uniform attire, bring pencils, pens, paper and a notebook, and are assigned a locker (bring a padlock with two keys). Class starts at 9:00 am for day students and 5:00 pm for night students, with a five-minute grace period. Grades are numeric, and an overall average of 85 is required.
Holidays. New Year’s Day, the Fourth of July, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.