Hair Designer Certificate Program
HD21 - 201412
Program Description
The Hair Designer technical certificate of credit is a sequence of courses that prepares students for careers in the field of hair design. Learning opportunities develop academic and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes specialized training in safety, sanitation, state laws, rules and regulations, chemistry, anatomy and physiology, hair and scalp diseases and disorders, hair treatments and manipulations, hair shaping, hair styling, artificial hair, braiding/intertwining hair, chemical reformation and application, hair coloring, hair lightening, reception, sales, management, and work ethics. The curriculum meets state licensing requirements of the State Board of Cosmetology.
Program Specific Information
Students must complete all Learning Support courses before admittance into occupational courses.
Students must complete ALL COSM COURSES with a grade of C or higher in order to graduate.
Students must be 17 years of age to sit for the State Board of Cosmetology licensing exam.
PLEASE NOTE: Students must choose either the day or evening program. Day and evening classes cannot be combined.
Financial Aid
This program is eligible for the Pell Grant, but may be eligible for Institutional and State Financial Aid.
Contact a Financial Aid Counselor for eligibility requirements and application materials.
Program Length & Availability
4 Semesters
Campus Availability: Hall, Dawson
Admissions Requirements
Must be 17 years of age.
ACCUPLACER Testing, or submit SAT, ACT, COMPASS, or ASSET test scores.
Curriculum
Program-Specific Core – Total of 36 Hours
Total Credit Hours: 36
Graduation Plan
Semester One
Semester Two
Semester Three
Semester Four
Apply for Graduation
Total Credit Hours: 36
This plan is for informational purposes ONLY. It is not a substitute for meeting with a program advisor each term.