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Cosmetology

Description

Cosmetology Cosmetologists provide hair, scalp, facial, nail and other personal care services. They work as hairstylists, manicurists, makeup artists and more. 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.

Gateway’s Cosmetology program is approved by the Kentucky Board of Hairdressers and Cosmetologists (KBHC). After successfully completing the program, graduates are prepared to take the Apprentice Cosmetology Examination. Program graduates are eligible to take required KBHC examinations for licensure after they meet the following criteria:

Successful Completion of:	Eligible for KBHC Test to become:
1,800 hours of prescribed instruction and a six-month apprenticeship	Licensed cosmetologist
1,000 hours of prescribed instruction	Licenced cosmetology instructor
600 hours of prescribed instruction	Licenced nail technician

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

An Associate of Applied Science degree is available through General Occupational/Technical Studies.

Diploma
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Diploma requirements

COSMETOLOGIST
General Education:
REQUIRED COURSES
Area 1 = Writing/Accessing Information, Oral Communications,
Humanities/Heritage/Foreign Language 3
Area 2 = Social Science, Behavioral Science, Natural/Applied Science,
or Mathematics 3
Area 3 = Computer Literacy course or demonstrated competency 0-3
Note: Computer Literacy must be demonstrated either by competency exam or by completing a computer literacy course.
Subtotal 6-9 hours

Technical Courses:
REQUIRED COURSES
COS 114 Cosmetology I 14 OR
COS 1141 Introduction to Cosmetology (3) AND
COS 1142 Basics of Cosmetology (3) AND
COS 1143 Principles of Hair Design (3) AND
COS 1144 Cosmetology Skills A (1) AND
COS 1145 Hair Structure, Disorders and Diseases (1) AND
COS 1146 Cosmetology Skills B (1) AND
COS 1147 Diseases and Disorders (1 AND)
COS 1148 Skin: Structure, Disorders, and Diseases (1)
COS 116 Cosmetology II 14 OR
COS 1161 Introduction to Cosmetic Chemistry (3) AND
COS 1162 Chemical Services (3) AND
COS 1163 Massage Techniques (3) AND
COS 1164 Cosmetic Techniques Lab (1) AND
COS 1165 Electricity & Light Therapy for Cosmetology (1) AND
COS 1166 Intermediate Hair Design Lab (1) AND
COS 1167 Facials (1) AND
COS 1168 Makeup and Hair Removal (1)
COS 218 Cosmetology III 14 OR
COS 2181 Anatomy for Cosmetology I (3) AND
COS 2182 Anatomy for Cosmetology II (3) AND
COS 2183 Salon Management (3) AND
COS 2184 Intermediate Chemical Services Lab (1) AND
COS 2185 Hair Enhancements (1) AND
COS 2186 Client Services Lab (1) AND
COS 2187 Intermediate Hair Shaping D (1) AN
COS 2188 Cosmetology Trends and Issues (1)
COS 220 Cosmetology IV 12 OR
COS 2201 Advanced Cosmetology I (3) AND
COS 2202 Advanced Cosmetology II (3) AND
COS 2203 Advanced Lab I (1) AND
COS 2204 State Board Preparation (3) AND
COS 2205 Advanced Lab II (1) AND
COS 2206 Written Review (1)
Subtotal 54 hours

Total Credits 60-63 hours

Electives:
REQUIRED COURSES
COS 135 Special Problems 1-8

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Estimated Program Cost

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Job Outlook

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SALARY

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Note:

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.