Cosmetology Course Sequence

Cosmetology student practicing on a mannequin

Cosmetology Advanced Technical Certificate (1.5 years)

Basic Technical Certificate: Nail Technology (.5 year)

Attendance and Hours for Cosmetology

1st semester a minimum of 571 hours , minimum grade of 75% in 116 & 117 and business in order to move to 2nd semester. Missing the mark in any one of these will keep the student from moving forward to 2nd semester.

2nd semester a minimum of 571 hours, a minimum of 75% grade in 126 & 127 and business in order to move to either the summer section or 3rd semester. ( depending on your cohort) Missing the mark in any one of these will keep the student from moving forward to the 3rd semester or summer section. (depending on your cohort)

3rd semester a minimum of 571 hours, a minimum grade of 75% in 236 & 237 & business to graduate. Missing the mark in any one of these will result in not graduating and returning.

Summer section a minimum of 287 hours, a minimum grade of 75% is needed to move onto your next class which depends on your cohort.

Attendance and Hours for Nail Technology

Nail technology students are required to log a minimum of 250 each 8 weeks. If the minimum of 250 are not obtained the student cannot not move onto the 2nd 8 week section. Students must also be passing with a minimum 75% grade to move to the next section. Missing either one will result in the student returning and repeating the section. The 8 week sections have more hours than the minimum needed to move on to the next 8 week section. Any extra hours are to be used at the discretion of the student. If attendance starts to affect the learning and growth of the student instructors and/or coordinator will call the student in for discussion and resolution of the problem.