Cosmetology - Appearance Careers Academy - CTE

Appearance Careers Academy

Cosmetology

If you:

• like working with people
• like working with your hands
• are creative and artistically inclined
• are dedicated and hardworking
...then this program is for you!

Career Opportunities:

Hairstylist
Beauty Salon Owner
Beauty Salon Manager
Make-up Artist
Skin Care Technician
Nail Technician
Manufacturer’s Representative
Cosmetic Salesperson
Color Specialist
Permanent Wave Specialist

About the Program:

Upon successful completion of this course and the 1000 mandated hours, students are prepared to take the New York State Cosmetologist Licensing Examination. Students gain daily practical experience working on other students and, after the second year, have the opportunity to provide services to patrons in a clinical setting at CTEC.

Topics of Study:

Bacteriology, Sanitation and Sterilization
Hair Styling and Braiding
Hair Cutting
Skin Structure, Facials and Make-up
Hair Structure, Scalp and Hair Treatments
Salon Management
Anatomy and Physiology
Chemical Procedures for Coloring, Perming and Straightening
Manicuring, Pedicuring and Artificial Nail Services
Wigs and Hairpieces
Customer Relations
Salon Planning and Design

Available Academic Credit:

Career and Financial Management
Technical Reading & Writing
Technical Mathematics
Technical Science
Health

Additional Information:

Uniforms and workshoes must be worn in the Cosmetology classrooms. In addition, a Cosmetology Kit and uniform must be purchased. Students must maintain a 75% or better average during their junior year to be eligible for the senior year class. To meet the state-mandated 1000 clinical hours, students will need to attend the 5 week summer clinical session after their senior year.