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Cosmetology Diploma

Credential: 
Diploma
Program Code: 
D55140

The Cosmetology curriculum is designed to provide competency-based knowledge, scientific/artistic principles, and hands-on fundamentals associ-ated with the cosmetology industry. The curriculum provides a simulated salon environment which enables students to develop manipulative skills.

Course work includes instruction in all phases of professional imaging, hair design, chemical processes, skin care, nail care, multi-cultural practices, business/computer principles, product knowledge, and other selected topics.

Graduates should qualify to sit for the State Board of Cosmetic Arts exami-nation. Upon successfully passing the State Board exam, graduates will be issued a license. Employment is available in beauty salons and related businesses.

Specific Requirements

  1. General college admission requirements.
  2. Completion of required immunizations by the first day of class, including annual TB test and first dose of Hepatitis B vaccine. Second Hepatitis B vaccine to be completed at least one month after the first dose.  Third injection to be completed six months after the first dose.
  3. To earn hours, Cosmetology students must be physically present in the laboratory.  When leaving a laboratory, students must clock out.
  4. Students enrolled in the program should not be subject to colorblindness, be pregnant or have a sensitivity to chemicals.
  5. Students should be physically able to use cosmetology equipment such as clippers and scissors and able to stand for long periods of time.

 

Diploma (D55140)
Program Summary Hours
General Education 6
    English/Communication 3
    Social/Behavioral Sciences 3
Core Courses 34
Other Courses 8
Program Total 48

 

Courses requiring a grade of "C" or better: CIS and COS   

General Education Requirements

Subject Course Number Title Credit Hours
ACA 115 Success and Study Skills 1
COM 120 Intro to Interpersonal Communications 3
PSY 150 General Psychology 3

Major Requirements

Subject Course Number Title Credit Hours
COS 111 Cosmetology Concepts I 4
COS 112 Salon I 8
COS 113 Cosmetology Concepts II 4
COS 114 Salon II 8
COS 115 Cosmetology Concepts III 4
COS 116 Salon III 4
COS 117 Cosmetology Concepts IV 2
COS 118 Salon IV 7

Total Credit Hours Required

48


Gainful Employment Information

While all programs at A-B Tech are designed to lead to either employment or transfer, the Department of Education has mandated that institutions disclose specific information about programs that meet the Federal government's Gainful Employment Program definition. At A-B Tech, these programs are either certificate or diploma programs that are eligible for Federal financial aid. The following information is available for this program:

OPEID: 403300 CIP code: 12.0401 Credential Level: 01
Length of Program: Normal time of program completion: 17 months
Number of hours required for completion: 48 credit hours
Estimated Cost of Program: In-State Out-of-State
Tuition and Fees $3,451 $12,667
Books and Supplies $2,556 $2,556
Total Estimated Cost of Program $6,007 $15,223
Program Completion in Normal Time: # of Completers % of Graduates
completed on time
2010-11 16 62.5%
2009-10 6 50%
2008-09 11 54.5%
Median Debt at Program Completion: Median Debt of Completers
2010-11 NA
2009-10 NA
2008-09 NA

Occupational Information:
SOC code: 39-5094

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Job Placement Rate for Program Completers: Currently there is no requirement by the State or an accreditor to calculate a placement rate for either the institution as a whole or for this specific GE Program.

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