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Kings Barber Program Description & Core Outcomes

The purpose of the program is to provide a quality and accessible education that will allow students to ultimately become licensed barbers in accordance with state requirements. Those who complete the program have employment opportunities as barbers, platform artists, small business owners, freelance agents, media ambassadors, product developers, education, and more.

Completing this course will fulfil the curriculum and hour requirements, grant the accompanying certificate of completion and be eligible to take the required exams and become licensed barbers in New Mexico.

Barber Program Options

ProgramTime To CompleteClass HoursWeekends?
Regular Full Time30 Weeks8:00AM - 4:00PMIf needed.
Part Time60 Weeks8:00AM - Noon
Noon - 4:00PM
4:00PM - 8:00PM
If needed.

Regular Full time

This program is offered as a Monday through Friday class that is 8 hours per day with an online component of 1-2 hours per day. Class scheduling is flexible so that students can enroll for two different time slots to complete the hours they need. Weekend class is held for regular students on a as needed basis. This program from start to finish takes approximately 30 weeks to complete.

Part Time

Part time enrollment places an emphasis on flexibility while pursuing licensure. Offered to all interested, this is a Monday through Friday class 4 hours per day. Students choose the class they want to attend from the three choices Monday through Friday and weekends are held on a as needed basis.

This program from start to finish takes approximately 60 weeks to complete.

Barber Course Curriculum Syllabus of Instruction

The barber course is designed as a multimodal learning program that reinforces concepts through classroom discussion, chapter-based objectives, and hands on application.

The barber course is designed as a multimodal learning program that reinforces concepts through classroom discussion, chapter-based objectives, and hands on application.

Barber CurriculumTheory HoursPractical HoursKings Barber College HoursNMRLD Hours Requirement
Theory15607575
Sterilization, Sanitation, Bacteriology:15607575
Shampoo, Rinses, Scalp Treatments:15607575
Chemical Rearranging - Perms and Relaxers:40160200200
Hairstyling30120150150
Hair Coloring - Bleaching:25100125125
Hair Cutting and Beard Trimming:50200250250
Facials35140175175
Salon Business, Retail Sales:10405050
Misc10152525
Total Hours12001200

Barber License Requirements

The NM Regulation and Licensing Department Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists sets curriculum and program length standards that must be adhered to in order to be eligible to become licensed barbers in the state of New Mexico. The NMRLD Mandated Hour Requirement is 1200 hours, and that is exactly how many hours Kings Barber College provides.

Barber Course Completion Requirements

Before receiving documentation from the school of satisfactory completion, the student must achieve an 85% or higher GPA, complete all clock hour requirements, and have paid in full their tuition, fees, and all associated charges owed to the school. Students will know at any time what their grade point average is through the course and be made aware via email each month of their account balance due.

Mock Exams

Once students have completed the course, mock exams will be held for students that are about to perform their final state exams. The mock exams include a comprehensive theory exam and a hands-on practical that will include a detailed write up of strengths and opportunities for each student. Attendance of mock exam is not mandatory, but it is highly encouraged that all students attend.

Once students have completed the course, mock exams will be held for students that are about to perform their final state exams. The mock exams include a comprehensive theory exam and a hands-on practical that will include a detailed write up of strengths and opportunities for each student. Attendance of mock exam is not mandatory, but it is highly encouraged that all students attend.

The school will enroll all students in mock exams by default, students who do not want to attend are asked to speak with their instructor.

After Completing The Course

After satisfactory completion of the 1200-hour program, students can then schedule the national written, national practical, and state law written exams that are required for licensure. There are 3 different exams that must be passed with a minimum score of 75 percent for each considered passing, exams must be taken and passed within 1 year of completing the program.

  1. Practical exam through NIC.
  2. Theory exam through PSI.
  3. State law written jurisprudence exam.

After successful completion of the exam, students will be provided the documentation and fees needed to be paid and may be issued their license and hold the right and privilege to use the initials R.B. following their surname.

The fees associated with final licensing are subject to change that we reference prior to course completion, these fees are not determined by or received from the school and are required to be paid by the student. Passport sized color photos for attaching to the board license will be given to students free of charge by the school.

Crossover Program Description and Core Outcomes

Currently licensed cosmetologists who are interested in becoming licensed barbers can attend the 150-hr. crossover program to gain additional skills and licensure. Upon successful completion of the required curriculum, attendance, and practical examination will be qualified as licensed barbers.

Crossover Program Enrollment Schedule

Students seeking to enter the program can enroll at any time due to our asynchronous class curriculum.

The program offers two full time and three part time sessions per day Monday - Friday. This allows students the ability to work toward their barber license while having the flexibility to take care of other life needs.

Crossover Program Schedule Options

ProgramTime To CompleteClass HoursWeekends?
Regular Full Time4 Weeks8:00AM - 4:00PM
Noon-8:00PM
If needed.
Part Time6 Weeks8:00AM - Noon
Noon - 4:00PM
4:00PM-8:00PM
If needed.

Crossover Program – Full Time

This program is offered as a Monday through Friday class that is 8 hours per day. Class scheduling is flexible so that students can enroll in their choice of two different time slots to complete the hours they need. Weekend class is held for regular students on a as needed basis. This program from start to finish takes approximately 4 weeks to complete.

Crossover Program – Part Time

Part time enrollment places an emphasis on flexibility while pursuing licensure. Offered to all interested, this is a Monday through Friday class 4 hours per day. Students choose the class they want to attend from the three choices Monday through Friday and weekends are held on a as needed basis. This program from start to finish takes approximately 6 weeks to complete.

Crossover Program - License Requirements

ProgramNMRLD Mandated Hour RequirementKings Barber College Hours
Barber Crossover150 Hr.150 Hr.

Crossover Course Syllabus of Instruction

Crossover CurriculumTheory HoursPractical HoursInstructed HoursNMRLD Hours Requirement
Beard Trimming & Shaving30 Hr.120 Hr.150 Hr.150 Hr.

Course Completion Requirements

Before receiving documentation from the school of satisfactory completion, the student must achieve an 85% or higher GPA, and have paid in full their tuition, fees, and all associated charges owed to the school. Students will know at any time what their grade point average is through the course and be made aware via email each month of their account balance due.

After Completing Course

After satisfactory completion of the 150-hour course, students can then schedule the practical exam that is required for licensure. There is just one exam that must be passed with a minimum score of 75 percent which consists of the curriculum that is tailored to the crossover program in a practical exam.

  • Practical exam through NIC.

After successful completion of the exam, students will provide the documentation and fees needed to be issued their license and hold the right and privilege to use the initials R.B. following their surname.

The fees associated with final licensing are subject to change and are referenced prior to course completion, these fees are not determined by or received from the school.

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