Cosmetology Overview (5357)
Type of Award
CCP - Career Certificate Program
Program Website
www.palmbeachstate.edu/career-pathways/pathway-industry/default.aspx
Program Description
The program includes theory and salon experience in hair styling, hair cutting, hair coloring, permanent waving and hair relaxing, manicures and pedicures, salon management and skin care services. In addition, course work covers cosmetology law, ethics, and other technical information related to the field.
Instruction is designed to prepare the student to successfully pass the Florida State Board of Cosmetology exam. Upon passing the examination, the student will become a licensed cosmetologist.
The 1200-hour program consists of ten Required Courses (Sub-H2). The curriculum builds upon knowledge and skill sets from each previous course. Thus, a student cannot take two courses simultaneously. Each course must be completed and passed before enrolling in the next required course.
Program Learning Outcomes
For detailed information, visit www.palmbeachstate.edu/learningoutcomes/Program-Learning-Outcomes
Admission Requirements
- No high school diploma or GED is required. (To be eligible to receive federal student aid, you must: Have a high school diploma or a General Education Development (GED) certificate, or have complete homeschooling)
- Complete an online Application for Admission, located at www.palmbeachstate.edu/admissions/Admissions-Applications
- Take the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) exam if not exempt from TABE testing. To determine if you are exempt, please go to this link and view TABE Standards.
- Attend a program informational session and meet with the Trade and Industry advisor.
Completion Requirements
- Students must successfully complete all courses listed in the catalog for this program.
- Students must pass the TABE with the following minimum TABE test scores: Reading: 8; English: 8; Mathematics: 8 or qualify for TABE exemption.
Program Length
Total program hours: 1,200. Cosmetology classes are offered full-time and part-time at the Lake Worth and Belle Glade campuses. Day program length 40 weeks. Evening program length 44 weeks.
Location
The program is offered at the Lake Worth and Belle Glade campuses.
For More Information
Lake Worth campus - Alicia Constantine-Talley, Cosmetology Program Director, constana@palmbeachstate.edu, (561) 868-3851
Belle Glade campus - Andrew Barrett, Program Director, barrettd@palmbeachstate.edu, (561) 993-1175
Employment Opportunities
After completing this program and obtaining a license, students may seek employment as a cosmetologist in beauty salons, spas, department stores, resorts, cruise ships, nursing and other residential care homes, and cosmetic stores.
Career Path Notes
Students may choose to take continuing education courses in the cosmetology field.
Career Center
www.palmbeachstate.edu/Career
For more information about employment opportunities including job outlook and salary information visit: Occupational Outlook Handbook: www.bls.gov/ooh
O-Net Online: www.onetonline.org
Required courses:
Required Courses (Clock Hours: 1,200)
| COS0200 | Cosmetology 1 - Introduction (CCP) | 120 Clock Hours |
| COS0400 | Cosmetology Hair Shaping 1 (CCP) | 120 Clock Hours |
| COS0301 | Cosmetology Hair Shaping 2 (CCP) | 120 Clock Hours |
| COS0600 | Cosmetology 5 - Chemicals (CCP) | 120 Clock Hours |
| COS0700 | Cosmetology 6 - Haircolor (CCP) | 120 Clock Hours |
| COS0870 | Cosmetology 4 - Salon Management (CCP) | 120 Clock Hours |
| CSP0240 | Facials (CCP) | 120 Clock Hours |
| CSP0010 | Manicuring, Pedicuring, and Nail Extensions (CCP) | 120 Clock Hours |
| CSP0300 | Salon Practice Lab 1 (CCP) | 120 Clock Hours |
| CSP0011 | Salon Practice Lab 2 (CCP) | 120 Clock Hours |
Total Credit Hours: 1200
Course Sequence
Term One - Fall (Clock Hours: 480)
| COS0200 | Cosmetology 1 - Introduction (CCP) | 120 Clock Hours |
| COS0400 | Cosmetology Hair Shaping 1 (CCP) | 120 Clock Hours |
| CSP0010 | Manicuring, Pedicuring, and Nail Extensions (CCP) | 120 Clock Hours |
| COS0301 | Cosmetology Hair Shaping 2 (CCP) | 120 Clock Hours |
Term Two - Spring (Clock Hours: 480)
| CSP0240 | Facials (CCP) | 120 Clock Hours |
| COS0600 | Cosmetology 5 - Chemicals (CCP) | 120 Clock Hours |
| COS0700 | Cosmetology 6 - Haircolor (CCP) | 120 Clock Hours |
| COS0870 | Cosmetology 4 - Salon Management (CCP) | 120 Clock Hours |
Term Three - Summer (Clock Hours: 240)
| CSP0300 | Salon Practice Lab 1 (CCP) | 120 Clock Hours |
| CSP0011 | Salon Practice Lab 2 (CCP) | 120 Clock Hours |
Total Credit Hours: 1200