Cosmetology, Certificate (606)
About Our Program
Highland offers training that meets or exceeds the State Department of Financial and Professional Regulation requirement of 1500 clock hours for state licensure as a cosmetologist. This program includes basic through advanced training in the area of hair care and styling, skin care and make-up, as well as nail care and extensions. Training also includes areas of decontamination, chemistry, salon management, anatomy, and salesmanship and business fundamentals, which gives the graduate additional entrepreneur skills. This program operates on a space available basis.
Nature of Work and Employment
Program graduates, once licensed, may find employment by implementing hair, skin, and nail care services to salon guests. Salons and spas today offer cosmetologists many opportunities to specialize in one area or provide all services to clients. Other career possibilities for a licensed cosmetologist include platform artist, salon owner/manager, or style director for television, print or theater, and so much more!
Special Considerations
Admission and enrollment procedures for this program are not the same as for other college programs and classes. Students interested in this program should contact Cosmetology faculty or a student advisor to obtain enrollment procedures. Graduates of Highland’s program must also pass a state board examination to obtain a license to practice. A workplace experience is encouraged and may be made available.