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Cosmetology
Description
 Knowledge of the theories of hair, skin, and nail care is coupled with practice of the various techniques used in salons. After successful completion of the prescribed hours of instruction, (successful completion of state board exams), and the six-month apprenticeship, program graduates are eligible to take the examination administered by the Kentucky Board of Hairdressers and Cosmetology to become licensed cosmetologists. Hours following Cosmetologist indicate length of instruction day. Progression in the Cosmetology program is contingent upon achievement of a grade of “C” or better in each course and maintenance of a 2.0 cumulative grade point average or better (on a 4.0 scale).
An Associate in Applied Science degree in General Occupational/Technical
Studies is available.
Admissions to the Cosmetology Program
Cosmetology is a very popular program, and there is usually a waiting list for admission. Additional admissions requirements apply. Applicants must provide high school transcripts with date of graduation, a copy of the high school diploma, an official GED score report with passing scores, or documented proof of 10th grade education. Applicants must also supply transcripts of all postsecondary education or training and submit qualified ACT or COMPASS test scores. When all admissions requirements are met, applicants will be placed on the waiting list for the program.
Program Options
Diplomas
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General Education/Applied Academics:
Six (6) credit hours are required for a diploma and may be taken from the following categories or courses identified below with an asterisk (*):
Writing, Oral Communication, Mathematics, Science, Heritage/Humanities, or Social Interaction
WPP 200*, EFM 100*, BET 120*, BET 210*, TEC 200*, TEC 100*
Cosmetologist (6 hr)
COS 114 Cosmetology I, 6-1 OR...................................................... 14
COS 1141 Introduction to Cosmetology AND.................................... (3)
COS 1142 Basics of Cosmetology AND.............................................. (3)
COS 1143 Principles of Hair Design AND.......................................... (3)
COS 1144 Cosmetology Skills A AND................................................ (1)
COS 1145 Hair Structure, Disorders and Diseases................................ (1)
COS 1146 Cosmetology Skills B AND................................................ (1)
COS 1147 Diseases and Disorders AND.............................................. (1)
COS 1148 Skin: Structure, Disorders, and Diseases.............................. (1)
COS 116 Cosmetology II, 6-2 OR..................................................... 14
COS 1161 Introduction to Cosmetic Chemistry AND......................... (3)
COS 1162 Chemical Services AND..................................................... (3)
COS 1163 Massage Techniques AND.................................................. (3)
COS 1164 Cosmetic Techniques Lab AND......................................... (1)
COS 1165 Electricity & Light Therapy for Cosmetology AND.......... (1)
COS 1166 Intermediate Hair Design Lab AND................................... (1)
COS 1167 Facials AND...................................................................... (1)
COS 1168 Makeup and Hair Removal................................................. (1)
COS 218 Cosmetology III, 6-3 OR.................................................... 14
COS 2181 Anatomy for Cosmetology I AND..................................... (3)
COS 2182 Anatomy for Cosmetology II AND................................... (3)
COS 2183 Salon Management AND................................................... (3)
COS 2184 Intermediate Chemical Services Lab AND.......................... (1)
COS 2185 Hair Enhancements AND.................................................. (1)
COS 2186 Client Services Lab AND................................................... (1)
COS 2187 Intermediate Hair Shaping AND........................................ (1)
COS 2188 Cosmetology Trends and Issues AND................................. (1)
COS 220 Cosmetology IV, 6-4 OR.................................................... 12
COS 2201 Advanced Cosmetology I AND.......................................... (3)
COS 2202 Advanced Cosmetology II AND......................................... (3)
COS 2203 Advanced Lab I AND......................................................... (1)
COS 2204 State Board Preparation AND............................................ (3)
COS 2205 Advanced Lab II AND....................................................... (1)
COS 2206 Written Review................................................................. (1)
CPU 150 Computer Fundamentals OR................................................ 3
CIS 100 Introduction to Computers................................................ (3)
General Education/Applied Academics.................................. 6
Electives: COS 135, 235
Total 63
Certificates
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Cosmetologist (6 hr)
COS 114 Cosmetology I, 6-1 OR...................................................... 14
COS 1141 Introduction to Cosmetology AND.................................... (3)
COS 1142 Basics of Cosmetology AND.............................................. (3)
COS 1143 Principles of Hair Design AND.......................................... (3)
COS 1144 Cosmetology Skills A AND................................................ (1)
COS 1145 Hair Structure, Disorders and Diseases................................ (1)
COS 1146 Cosmetology Skills B AND................................................ (1)
COS 1147 Diseases and Disorders AND.............................................. (1)
COS 1148 Skin: Structure, Disorders, and Diseases.............................. (1)
COS 116 Cosmetology II, 6-2 OR..................................................... 14
COS 1161 Introduction to Cosmetic Chemistry AND......................... (3)
COS 1162 Chemical Services AND..................................................... (3)
COS 1163 Massage Techniques AND.................................................. (3)
COS 1164 Cosmetic Techniques Lab AND......................................... (1)
COS 1165 Electricity & Light Therapy for Cosmetology AND.......... (1)
COS 1166 Intermediate Hair Design Lab AND................................... (1)
COS 1167 Facials AND...................................................................... (1)
COS 1168 Makeup and Hair Removal................................................. (1)
COS 218 Cosmetology III, 6-3 OR.................................................... 14
COS 2181 Anatomy for Cosmetology I AND..................................... (3)
COS 2182 Anatomy for Cosmetology II AND................................... (3)
COS 2183 Salon Management AND................................................... (3)
COS 2184 Intermediate Chemical Services Lab AND.......................... (1)
COS 2185 Hair Enhancements AND.................................................. (1)
COS 2186 Client Services Lab AND................................................... (1)
COS 2187 Intermediate Hair Shaping AND........................................ (1)
COS 2188 Cosmetology Trends and Issues AND................................. (1)
COS 220 Cosmetology IV, 6-4 OR.................................................... 12
COS 2201 Advanced Cosmetology I AND.......................................... (3)
COS 2202 Advanced Cosmetology II AND......................................... (3)
COS 2203 Advanced Lab I AND......................................................... (1)
COS 2204 State Board Preparation AND............................................ (3)
COS 2205 Advanced Lab II AND....................................................... (1)
COS 2206 Written Review................................................................. (1)
Total 54
Apprentice Cosmetology Instructor (5 hr)
COS 210 Student Teaching I, 5-1...................................................... 13
COS 212 Student Teaching II, 5-2..................................................... 13
COS 214 Student Teaching III, 5-3..................................................... 9
Electives: COS 215
Total 35
Nail Technician (4 hr)
COS 150 Basic Nail Tech, 4-1........................................................... 12
COS 152 Applied Nail Tech, 4-2....................................................... 10
Electives: COS 165, 235
Total 22
Nature of Work
If you enjoy helping others look and feel their best, cosmetology may be the career for you. Cosmetologists provide hair, scalp, facial, nail and other personal care services. They work as hairstylists, manicurists, makeup artists and more. Cosmetologists should enjoy working with a wide range of people. They are employed by beauty salons; spas; department, drug and cosmetic stores; nursing and other residential-care homes.
Gateway provides 1,800 clock hours of training in professional, personal-care services. Along with classroom theory, students receive hands-on experience in the lab. Students attend 450 clock hours of training for each of four semesters. During the first two semesters, classes occur Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. In the last two semesters, classes take place Monday through Friday from 2:30 to 9 p.m. After successfully completing the program, graduates are prepared to take the Apprentice Cosmetology Examination. Following a six-month apprenticeship under direct supervision of a licensed cosmetologist, the apprentice must take a required state board examination to become a licensed cosmetologist.
Gateway’s Cosmetology program is approved by the Kentucky Board of Hairdressers and Cosmetologists.
Employment Opportunities
The overall job outlook for cosmetologists is good through 2014. In fact, opportunities should grow as fast as the average for all occupations. New workers will be needed to fill openings due to job growth and increasing demands for services and qualified applicants. (Source: DOL Occupational Outlook Handbook 2006-2007)
Cosmetology training can lead to a variety of career choices, including:
Artistic director
Cosmetic chemist
Educator
Makeup artist
Product educator
Salon manager/owner
Specialist
- Hair color
- Retail
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Skin care
- Texture service
- Wig/extension
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Stylist
Technician
Writer
State cosmetology board member |
Job Outlook
The overall job outlook for cosmetologists is good through 2014. In fact, opportunities should grow as fast as the average for all occupations. New workers will be needed to fill openings due to job growth and increasing demands for services and qualified applicants. (Source: DOL Occupational Outlook Hand book 2006-2007)
SALARY
Look up the median annual base salary In Northern Kentucky for occupations related to this program at www.Salary.comNote:
Curriculum in the KCTCS system is constantly being reviewed, improved and updated to ensure quality and relevance. Exact course requirements will be provided by a program advisor at an advising session or upon enrollment. Courses listed in this document are representative, but not binding on Gateway College. |
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