Cosmetology - Technical Certificate

This program consists of 1500 contact clock hours which is equal to 49 semester credit hours and is designed to prepare students for the Arkansas Board of Cosmetology licensing examination and for successful entry level work in the profession of cosmetology. The Cosmetology curriculum is based on clock hours and classes in this program end approximately one week later than other OTC classes.
Cosmetology Entrance Requirements: This is a competitive program and not all students who apply are guaranteed admission. If accepted into the program, students must purchase a cosmetology supply kit. Students must complete all OTC general entrance requirements and submit all of the following paperwork prior to the stated deadline for Cosmetology students.

An OTC Application for Admission AND a Cosmetology Application for Admission
$20 fee for a State Board of Cosmetology student certificate
Two copies of a signed social security card
Two official copies of a high school transcript or G.E.D. scores and immunization records
Score 72 or above in Reading on the Compass Placement Test or 17 on the ACT
Copy of Arkansas State drivers license

		Credit Hours
COSM 1109	Basic Standards and Properties of Cosmetology	9
COSM 1119	Introduction to General Hair Care and Styling	9
COSM 1209	Permanent, Hair Color and Chemical Treatments	9
COSM 1610	Manicures, Pedicures, and General Nail Care	10
COSM 1316	Massage, Facials, and Skin Care	6
COSM 1326	Anatomy, Light Therapy, and Chemistry Of Skin Care	6
	Total Semester Hours	49

1500 Clock Hours

Cosmetology Instructor Technical Certificate

The Cosmetology Instructor program is designed to train licensed cosmetologist to become certified instructors of cosmetology. Students will take 24 semester hours of coursework for a total of 600 contact hours as required by the State Board of Cosmetology. Students must be a licensed cosmetologist, 21 years of age or older, and have approval of the instructor.

		Credit Hours
COSM 1006	Preparatory Training	6
COSM 1106	Conducting Theory and Practical Exercises	6
COSM 1116	Conducting Lab Experiences	6
COSM 1126	Record Keeping and State Board Preparation	6
	Total Semester Hours	24

600 Clock Hours

Transfer students must take a minimum of 15 Credit hours at OTC, meet all admission requirements, and submit official transcripts of previous clock hours certified from the State Board of Cosmetology.

Program Requirements (Printable PDF Document)