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
- $10 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
| 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 |
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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)