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Full-Time Career Programs | Human Services

Human Services

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

 

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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