Cosmetology

Job Opportunities

Licensed cosmetologists are employed in salons and specialty careers such as nail technicians and estheticians.

Program Costs

The tuition cost for this program is $2.66 per clock hour for a total of $3,192.00 for 1,200 course hours. There is a $50.00 lab fee per semester plus the cost of textbooks and a kit. The cost of textbooks may vary. Students are also required to wear uniforms which you will have to provide. Pell Grant available.

Special Considerations

Completion requirements are 1,200 clock Hours and pass the Florida Cosmetology License Examination. The regular class hours are 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. EXCEPT ON THURSDAYS WHEN THEY ARE 9:00 A.M. - 8:00 P.M.

Adult Courses and Clock Hours

The postsecondary occupations and the associated cou

rses included in this program are:

Course Competencies

Core
This course provides competencies in employability, communication, and math skills required to succeed in industry. It includes an overview of competencies in State Board of Cosmetology requirements and cosmetology law, rules, and regulations. This course also includes entrepreneurship competencies.

Shampooing, Conditioning, and Scalp Treatment
This course includes the selection and application of shampoos and conditioners, which are studied and practiced for the specific treatment of the hair and scalp.

Hair Shaping
This course includes methods of cutting all types of hair, which are studied and practiced in the clinical setting.

Hair Styling
This course covers the development of styling skills using a variety of methods to produce hair design on all types of hair, including wigs and hair pieces.

Hair Pieces, Wigs and Attachments, and Braiding
Course content includes safety and sanitation rules and procedures, preparation and principles of design, and fitting of wigs and hairpieces.

Permanent Waving, Reconstruction Curl and Chemical Relaxers

This course includes the study of methods and products used to produce permanent waves and the restructuring of overly curly

hair.

Hair Coloring
This course includes preliminary testing, color selection, and the use of temporary, semi-permanent, and permanent color; and creative lightening and toning techniques.

Manicuring, Pedicuring, Artificial Nails, and Nail Wraps
This course is the study of nail structure and function, disorders and diseases, manicuring/pedicuring techniques, repair of broken nails, and application of artificial fingernails.

Facials, Manipulations, Hair Removal, and Make-up

This course includes the manipulative techniques, application of make-up and the removal of unwanted hair.

Cosmetology teaches students the practical skills of shampooing, conditioning, scalp treatment, manicuring, facials, make-up, hair cutting, styling, and chemical waving and relaxing. Students receive training in Florida Cosmetology Law, hygiene, and customer relations. Management and business ownership skills are presented. The minimum grade level required by the state for program completers is 9.0 in reading and an 8.0 in language and math.