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 College general entrance requirements and submit all of the following paperwork prior to the stated deadline for Cosmetology students.
- An 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 |
|
U.S. Department of Education CIP Program Descriptions:
| 12.0401 | Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General |
| 39-5012.00 | Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists |
| 39-5091.00 | Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance |
| 39-5092.00 | Manicurists and Pedicurists |
| 39-5094.00 | Skin Care Specialists |
Disclosures:
| Academic Year | 2009-2010 |
| *Completion Rate | 75% |
| Tuition and Fees | These amounts are subject to change |
| Tuition | $2006.00 |
| Books | Information not available at this time |
| Fees | Information not available at this time |
| Total | Information not available at this time |
| **Job Placement | 63% |
| Median Loan Debt | Information not available at this time |
*Completion rate is determined by dividing the number of students who completed within normal time by the total number of students who completed the program.
**Of the 16 students who completed the program in academic year 2009-2010, 10 students are employed in the field, 5 are not currently working and 1 has moved out of the state.
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 |
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Transfer students must take a minimum of 15 Credit hours at the College, meet all admission requirements, and submit official transcripts of previous clock hours certified from the State Board of Cosmetology.
Program Requirements (Printable PDF Document)
U.S. Department of Education CIP Program Descriptions:
| 12.0413 | Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor |
| 39-5011.00 | Barbers |
| 39-5012.00 | Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists |
Disclosures:
| Academic Year | 2009-2010 | 2010-2011 |
| Completion Rate | 100% | |
| Tuition and Fees | ||
| Tuition | $2006.00 | |
| Books | $0.00 | |
| Fees | $0.00 | |
| Total | $0.00 | |
| Job Placement | 0% | |
| Median Loan Debt | $0.00 |