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Cosmetologist
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.
Career Major Length |
1500 Hours |
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Course Title |
Hours |
Introduction to Cosmetology |
150 |
Shampoo/Conditioning/Rinses |
60 |
Hairstyling I |
195 |
Hairstyling II |
195 |
Haircutting I |
90 |
Haircutting II |
90 |
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Basic Manicure/Pedicure |
90 |
Hair Texture Chemical Restructuring I |
120 |
Hair Texture Chemical Restructuring II |
120 |
Hair Coloring |
120 |
Basic Facials |
30 |
Lash & Brow Tinting & Arching |
30 |
Scalp Treatments |
30 |
Customer Service/Shop Management |
180 |
College Credit:
- Cooley Cowley Community College - 44 credit hours available
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
Adults
Prerequisites
- Minimum of an 8th grade education and 16 years of age with
documentation of student’s date of birth
- English proficiency test for those who speak English as a
second language
- Oklahoma State Board of Cosmetology registration; $5.00 fee
required
Location
Metro
Tech Beauty Academy
309 S.W. 59th and Walker
Oklahoma City, OK 73109
Or
South
Bryant Campus (evening)
4901 S. Bryant Ave.
Oklahoma City, OK 73129
Financial Aid
Available
for those who qualify
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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