Cosmetology (5357)
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| Program Website |
http://www.palmbeachstate.edu/Cosmetology.xml
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| Program Description |
The program includes theory and salon experience in hair styling, hair cutting, hair coloring, permanent waving and hair relaxing, manicures and pedicures, salon management and skin care services. In addition, course work covers cosmetology law, ethics, and other technical information related to the field.
Instruction is designed to prepare the student to successfully pass the Florida State Board of Cosmetology exam. Upon passing the examination, the student will become a licensed cosmetologist.
The instruction is designed to prepare the student to successfully pass the Florida Cosmetology License examination.
The 1,200- hour program consists of ten required courses. The curriculum builds upon knowledge and skill sets from each previous course. Thus, a student cannot take two courses simultaneously. Each course must be completed and passed before enrolling in the next required course.
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| Employment Opportunities |
After completing this program and obtaining a license, students may seek employment as a cosmetologist in beauty salons, spas, department stores, resorts, cruise ships, nursing and other residential care homes, and cosmetic stores.
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| Career Path Notes |
Students may choose to take continuing education courses in the cosmetology field.
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| Program Learning Outcomes |
To view the program learning outcomes, please see www.palmbeachstate.edu/learningoutcomes.xml.
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| Admission Requirements |
Students must complete College Application (www.palmbeachstate.edu/admissions.xml).
No high school diploma (or equivalent) is required.
Students in this program are required to take the TABE (Test of Adult Basic Education) before registering for classes.
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| Completion Requirements |
Students must successfully complete all courses listed in the catalog for this program. Students must pass with the following minimum Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) scores: Reading: 9; English: 8; Mathematics: 8 or qualify for TABE exemption (www.palmbeachstate.edu/vpilw.xml).
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| Program Length |
Total program hours: 1,200. Approximate program length: one year for daytime students, two years for evening students. New daytime classes start in August, January and May each year. New evening classes start in August and January.
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| Location |
The program is offered on the Lake Worth and Belle Glade campuses.
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| Financial Aid |
http://www.palmbeachstate.edu/financialaid.xml
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| Application |
http://www.palmbeachstate.edu/admissions.xml
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| Advising |
http://www.palmbeachstate.edu/advising.xml
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| Career Center |
http://www.palmbeachstate.edu/career
For more information about employment opportunities including job outlook and salary information visit:
Occupational Outlook Handbook: http://www.bls.gov/oco/
O-Net Online: http://online.onetcenter.org/
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| For More Information |
Belle Glade Campus - Sharon Glenn, glenns@PalmBeachState.edu, (561) 993-1187
Lake Worth Campus - Don Kauts, kautsd@PalmBeachState.edu, (561) 868-3551
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