The Cosmetology Program is a sequence of courses designed to prepare students for careers in the field of cosmetology. Learning opportunities develop academic and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention and advancement. The program emphasizes specialized training in safety, sanitation, state laws, rules, and regulations, chemistry, anatomy and physiology, skin, hair, and nail diseases and disorders, hair treatments and manipulations, hair shaping, hair styling, artificial hair, braiding/intertwining hair, chemical reformation and application, skin and nail care, hair coloring, hair lightening, reception, sales, management, math, reading, writing, interpersonal relations development, computer skills, employability skills, and work ethics. At the completion of the program, the student will receive a cosmetology diploma and participate in the State Cosmetology Board Examination, which has the authority to grant a Master Operator’s license to a student who passes both written and practical examinations.

• Specialized training in safety and sanitation.
• Specialized training in hair treatments and manipulations.
• Specialized training in haircutting techniques, and skin and nail care.
• Specialized training in receptionist skills, sales, and management.

Semester Program Begins

Minimum Age Requirement

Fall and spring semesters

16 years of age at the start of program

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