Program
Description
Cosmetology includes classroom and laboratory instruction in all
phases of beauty culture. Students study anatomy (facial muscles
and bone structure), physiology, bacteriology, applied
chemistry, public relations, and personality development.
Students learn theory of makeup and hair styling under the
supervision of professional cosmetologists. They practice on
manikins and live models giving facial makeup analyses,
manicures, pedicures, and all hair services (cutting, styling,
curling, relaxing, lightening, and coloring). Upon successful
completion of graduation requirements, the student is eligible
to apply for the Cosmetology State Board Exam to become a
licensed Master Cosmetologist. A student must have a high school
diploma or GED before entering the program.
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Length of Program
A total of 82 credit hours is required for graduation. A
full-time student could expect to complete the program in
five quarters.
Campus Location
The
Cosmetology diploma is offered quarterly on the Ben
Hill-Irwin campus during the day and during the evening
hours.
Employment
Opportunities
When the student has
passed the Cosmetology State Board Exam, he/she will be able
to work in a salon as an operator or manager and perform
hair and skin services along with nail services. As a
professional, he/she may choose to become a platform
stylist, product technician, sales representative, or
cosmetology instructor’s assistant. After working as a
master cosmetologist for 3-5 years, the graduate may be
eligible to teach in a technical college.
Salary Range
The average annual salary
range for Cosmetology graduates is $14,560 to $31,200.
Personal Characteristics
To succeed in the
Cosmetology program, a person should enjoy people, have
artistic ability, desire to serve the public, and have
strong customer service skills. |
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Curriculum
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| Course No. |
Title |
Credit
Hours |
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General Core Courses |
| MAT 101 |
General Mathematics |
5 |
| ENG 101 |
English |
5 |
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Occupational Courses |
| SCT 100 |
Introduction to
Microcomputers |
3 |
| COS 100 |
Introduction to
Cosmetology Theory |
5 |
| COS 101 |
Intro. to Permanent
Waving and Relaxing |
4 |
| COS 103 |
Basic Creative Treatment
of Hair, Scalp, and Skin |
3 |
| COS 105 |
Intro. to Shampooing and
Styling |
4 |
| COS 106 |
Intro. to Haircutting |
3 |
| COS 107 |
Advanced Haircutting |
2 |
| COS 108 |
Permanent Waving and
Relaxing |
3 |
| COS 109 |
Hair Color |
6 |
| COS 110 |
Skin, Scalp, and Hair |
3 |
| COS 111 |
Styling |
3 |
| COS 112 |
Manicuring and Pedicuring |
3 |
| COS 113 |
Cosmetology Practicum I |
5 |
| COS 114 |
Cosmetology Practicum II |
8 |
| COS 115 |
Cosmetology Practicum III |
5 |
| COS 116 |
Cosmetology Practicum IV |
5 |
| COS 117 |
Salon Management |
4 |
| EMP 100 |
Interpersonal Relations
and Prof. Dev. |
3 |
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| Total
credit hours required: |
82 |
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Entrance Requirements
Required Age: 16 years of age or older
Education: High School Diploma or GED
Placement exam required.
Would you like to know
more?
For more information about the Cosmetology diploma at ECTC, please let us know! You
can contact the admissions office by phone or by email.
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