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Barbering ASSC

The advanced skill set certificate in barbering exceeds the 1200 clock hours required by the West Virginia State Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists. Exams are independent of graduation requirements. Upon completion of the program, students will be eligible to sit for the examination administered by the Board provided all eligibility requirements are met. 

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Program Learning Outcomes

To be eligible for admission into this program, students must meet the general requirements for admission to New River Community and Technical College.

For more information on this program, contact Crystal Yates at cyates@newriver.edu or 304-647-6564 or Jessica Chestnut-Hall at jchestnuthall@newriver.edu or 304-883-2429

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Graduates are qualified to accept positions barbers, consultants and more.