Master Cosmetologist – (1500 Hours)
The master cosmetologist program consists of 1500 hours of theory and practical training in the arts and sciences of hairstyling, haircutting, coloring, permanent waving, chemical hair relaxing, thermal styling, nail and skincare techniques, anatomy, chemistry, bacteriology and sanitation, professionalism, retailing, equipment care, salon management, basic nail techniques, basic facial & skin techniques, make-up, and brow tweezing & wax and brow/lash tint.
OBJECTIVES
- To develop a knowledge, understanding, skill, and appreciation in the theory and operation of cosmetology arts & sciences.
- To develop habits of good workmanship and the orderly performance of various tasks in the work environment.
- Protect health, safety, and welfare of the public and the workforce.
- To learn to select wisely, care for, and user properly commercial products that are related to the application of treatments.
- To promote mutual esteem, goodwill, harmony and cooperation with professional and related organizations.
- To help the student to prepare for the state board examinations in order to obtain a license to practice.
- To prepare students for entry-level jobs in their demanding workforce.
SCHEDULE
| Full-Time |
Part-Time #1 |
Part-Time #2 |
Part-Time #3 |
| (30 hrs/wk) |
(25 hrs/wk) |
(22 hrs/wk) |
(21 hrs/wk) |
| Tuesday – Saturday: |
Tuesday – Saturday: |
Tuesday – Wednesday |
Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday |
| 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
9:00 AM to 2:00 PM |
9:00 AM to 9:00 PM |
4:00 PM to 9:00 PM |
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Saturday |
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9:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
COURSE LISTINGS
| Course # |
Course Name |
Required Hours |
| Junior Level (1 – 450 Hours) |
| COS 110 |
Introduction to the Beauty Industry |
75 |
| COS 120 |
Theory of Hair Cutting & Dressing |
75 |
| COS 130 |
Safety & Chemistry |
125 |
| COS 140 |
Theory of Coloring Hair |
25 |
| COS 150 |
Advanced Theory for Master Cosmetology |
100 |
| COS 160 |
Laboratory Techniques |
50 |
| Senior Level (451 – 1500 Hours) |
| COS 300 |
Hair Cutting & Shaping |
130 |
| COS 310 |
Scalp & Hair Treatment |
50 |
| COS 320 |
Basic Nail Techniques |
90 |
| COS 330 |
Basic Facial & Skin Techniques |
90 |
| COS 400 |
Senior Level II Theory & Practical Applications |
540 |
| COS 500 |
Senior Clinical Practice |
150 |
| Total Hours Required |
1500 |
PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS
| Area |
Applications |
| Brow Tweezing & Wax |
40 |
| Brow/Lash Tint |
10 |
| Chem. Hair Relaxing |
50 |
| Facials |
35 |
| Hair/Scalp Treatments |
70 |
| Coloring & Lightening |
105 |
| Manicures |
25 |
| Nail Sculpting |
15 |
| Pedicures |
20 |
| Cutting/Shaping |
214 |
| Hairdressing, Shampoo, & Comb-out |
226 |
| Lab Techniques |
50 |
| Lips, Chin, Facial Wax |
20 |
| Make-Up |
20 |
| Permanent Waving |
68 |
| Shampooing |
60 |
