Cosmetology
Program Overview
The Cosmetology program is a sequence of courses that prepares students for careers in 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. The curriculum meets the state licensing requirements of the State Board of Cosmetology. Program graduates receive a Cosmetology diploma and are employable as a cosmetology salesperson, cosmetologist, salon manager, or salon owner.
Programs of Study
- Cosmetology (CO12) Diploma - (Not accepting new students into Diploma)
- Cosmetology for Licensure (CGL1) Certificate
- Hair Designer (HD21) Certificate
- Nail Technician (NT11) Certificate - (Student start dates for this program may be subject to extended delays based on cohort enrollment.)
- Salon and Spa Support Specialist (ST11) Certificate