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Cosmetology NEW
Calling all creative minds and fashion trendsetters: Check out how our Cosmetology program is the perfect fit for you!
Our cosmetology program prepares students for careers in fashion, beauty, business and more. Throughout the two-year program, students gain direct hands-on experience in our fully equipped lab and beauty salon while learning the latest techniques in hair cutting and styling, nail care, skin care, waxing, inventory and customer service skills. Students also complete a Salon Management Project, providing additional applied learning experience to help stand out when entering the workforce.
The program also prepares students for the NYS Board Licensing Exam, which includes a summer session.
What Students Learn
The Cosmetology program helps students develop a comprehensive understanding of the field through the study of:
- Salon business (purchasing, inventory control, customer service, etc.)
- Shampooing & conditioning
- Braiding & extensions
- Haircutting, coloring & styling
- Hair removal
- Facials & facial makeup
- Manicuring/Pedicuring
- Nail tips & extensions
- Skin structure, nail structure & skin/nail disorders
- Chemical services
- Hair & scalp properties
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Basic Chemistry
- Electricity
- History
- Professional image
- Infection control
How Students Learn
Students gain hands-on learning experiences and industry skills through:
- On-campus beauty salon and fully equipped lab
- Classroom instruction by experienced teachers
Career Exploration
This program prepares students for potential careers that include:
- Hair Stylist
- Beauty Sales Representative
- Nail or Skin Care Technician
- Waxing Specialist
- Salon Owner
- Esthetician
- Laser Technician
- Nurse or Dermatologist
- Desairologist
- Wig Specialist
- Cosmetic Chemist
- Reflexologist
Course Credits
Upon completion of this two-year program, students will earn a total of 7.5 integrated high school credits:
- 3 Units of CTE
- 1 Unit each of English 12, Math, and Science
- 1 Unit of Government & Economics
- .5 Unit of Career & Financial Management
Eligible for NYSED’s 4+1 Graduation Option:
- Students who complete the required 1,000 hours of theory and clinical experience are eligible to take the NYS Licensing Exam, which qualifies them to work in a professional salon setting.
College & Industry Connections
This program provides further learning and career opportunities through college and industry connections such as:
- Mohawk Valley Community College
- Onondaga Community College
- Bryant & Stratton College
- SUNY Morrisville
