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Cosmetologist-High School
This major prepares students to become licensed cosmetologists who provide nail, skin, scalp and hair care and composition to customers to help them enhance their personal appearance. Students receive classroom instruction and hands-on training in hair styling, cutting, coloring and chemical restructuring. Included are manicures/pedicures, facials, lash and brow tinting and arching, and scalp treatments along with customer service and shop management.
To obtain state licensing, students must complete 1500 hours of instruction and pass the Oklahoma State Board of Cosmetology written and practical exams with 500 hours waived for high school students if high school courses are successfully completed.
Career Major Length |
1000 Hours |
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Course Title |
Hours |
Introduction to Cosmetology Plus-Public |
170 |
Electricity/Chemistry-Cosmetologist-Public |
45 |
Anatomy & Physiology/Nail Structure-Cosmetologist |
60 |
Hairstyling I-Public |
83 |
Hairstyling II-Public |
82 |
Haircutting I-Public |
60 |
Haircutting II-Public |
60 |
Make-up II/Facials II-Cosmetologist |
15 |
Make-up I/Facials I-Cosmetologist |
15 |
Artificial Nails I-Cosmetologist-Public |
20 |
Manicure/Pedicure-Public |
40 |
Hair Texture/Chemical Restructuring-Public |
160 |
Hair Coloring-Public |
80 |
Lash & Brow Tinting & Arching/Skin Structure-Cosmetologist-Public |
30 |
Salon Development-Cosmetologist-Public |
80 |
Average Oklahoma Salary
$10/hour plus gratuity
Helpful Attributes and Abilities
- Reading and math skills at the 8th grade level or above
- An artistic touch and a high degree of manual dexterity
- Ability to get along with others
- Ability to endure sitting (manicurist) or standing (hairdresser)
for long periods of time
Who Can Enroll
Juniors & Seniors
Prerequisites
- Must be at least a junior in high school and be 16 years of
age by November 1
- Must be registered by State Board of Cosmetology; requires
a $5 fee (money order/cashier's check), documentation of student’s
date of birth prior to attending class and social security number
Location
South
Bryant Campus
4901 S. Bryant Ave.
Oklahoma City, OK 73129
Student Organization
SkillsUSA
Industry Accreditations
Oklahoma State Board
of Cosmetology
Metro Tech Accreditations
Oklahoma Board of Career
and Technology Education (OBCTE)
Oklahoma State Board of Education (OSBE)
North Central Association-Commission
on Accreditation & School Improvement (NCA-CASI)
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