Cosmetology

To be eligible for this program a student must:

• Be at least 16 years old.
• Be either a high school graduate or have a GED certificate, or be a nonhigh school graduate who has been out of high school at least six months.
• Complete the required data for the State Board of Cosmetology.
• Meet with an advisor from the Cosmetology Dept. for advising.
• Transfer students will be tested in each cosmetology area and evaluation credit will be awarded accordingly. Students must make a C or better to continue to the next course in the program.

New classes begin each January and August. This program is based on clock-hour attendance. A student must complete the minimum specified hours to receive his or her certificate. Seating is limited and students are accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis.

• COS 0510C – Scalp and Hair Care 30 clock hours, 1 occupational credit
• COS 0301C – Hair Cutting and Shaping 150 clock hours, 5 occupational credits
• COS 0400C – Hair Styling/ Designing Procedures 150 clock hours, 5 occupational credits
• CSP 0010C – Manicuring and Pedicuring 90 clock hours, 3 occupational credits
• COS 0011 – Orientation/Introduction to Cosmetology 60 clock hours, 2 occupational credits
• CSP 0004C – Esthetics and Skin Care 90 clock hours, 3 occupational credits
• COS 0644C – Chemical Hair Restructuring I 120 clock hours, 4 occupational credits
• COS 0640C – Chemical Hair Restructuring II 120 clock hours, 4 occupational credits
• COS 0700C – Hair Coloring/Bleaching I 120 clock hours, 4 occupational credits
• COS 0760C – Hair Coloring/Bleaching II 120 clock hours, 4 occupational credits
• COS 0870C – Salon Management 60 clock hours, 2 occupational credits
• COS 0963 – Preparation for State Board 90 clock hours, 3 occupational credits

• Students will perform hair care services for all types of hair, including hair analysis, haircutting, hairstyling, hair coloring and lightening, permanent waving, and chemical relaxing.
• Students will perform natural nail services including manicuring and pedicuring.
• Students will perform basic skincare services, including skin analysis, facials, makeup application, and superfluous hair removal.
• Students will demonstrate customer service skills, self-growth, and personal development.

• Pivot Point Fundamentals Books 1^st  edition 
• LAB access 
• Smartphone, tablet, iPad, or laptop computer 
• Pivot point Cosmetology Study Guide 
• Black Scrubs 
• Pen, pencil, and notebook paper 
• Pivot Point Cosmetology kit, mannequins, shear kit, and clipper kit (only available from FGC bookstore)