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Cosmetology
Full academic selections for Juniors and Seniors		Technical Core Curriculum:
Length of Program: 2 years Technical Credits Earned: 6 Academic Credits: 4 per year		Professional ethics Hygiene and personality development Decontamination and infection control Communication skills Shampooing, rinsing, and scalp treatments Setting, curling iron, and blow dry techniques Shaping hair with scissors, razor, and electric clippers Hair coloring: temporary, semi-permanent and permanent Manicuring/Artificial nails and pedicures Permanent waving and chemical relaxing Facial treatments Chemistry of cosmetics Salon management Retailing Skills USA student organization
Instructors:
Tammy Clemens clemens@mcjvs.org	Janette Forro forro@mcjvs.org
Becky Hambley hambley@mcjvs.org	Rhonda Ewald ewald@mcjvs.org

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Students learn the personal care of clients’ hair, skin, and nails. Training occurs in a lab setting as well as in the Today’s Image Salon. The Today’s Image Salon is a full service salon operated by students and open to the public. Cosmetology students have a full academic schedule in which many courses are tied directly to the Cosmetology curriculum. Students must pass the State Board of Cosmetology exam to be licensed.

Post-Secondary Education Opportunities	Employment Opportunities
Manager’s license requires passing State Board Exam and working in the industry as a prerequisite Associate or Bachelor's Degree	Licensed cosmetologist Salon manager and/or owner Instructor Sales Esthetician State Board Inspector Platform artist Nail technician
	Today's Image Salon offers a full range of salon services performed by cosmetology students, under the direct supervision of licensed cosmetology professionals. Hours: 9:00– 1:00p, Tuesday – Friday. Closed Mondays.