Degree and Certificate Programs

Cosmetology

Cosmetology (5624)

Workforce Credit Certificate Program

A SELECTIVE ADMISSION PROGRAM

Cosmetology at Florida Community College is a certificate program. The 1,200 contact hours includes classroom theory and laboratory practice, requiring daily attendance. Students may choose to attend full-time or part-time. After successfully completing a minimum of 1,200 program hours, students are qualified to take the cosmetology examination given by the Florida State Board of Cosmetology. Licensing and certification for immediate employment in the field is obtained by passing this examination.

Cosmetology is a lucrative, challenging and exciting career for individuals who are ambitious. FCCJ offers the staff, facilities and curriculum to assist students in developing the skills necessary to achieve success in the field.

Students entering this program may be required to enroll in basic skills training. This will be determined by the student’s score on the state mandated Tests of Adult Basic Education (TABE). Prospective students must be advised by a counselor or a cosmetology professor prior to enrollment.

This program is offered at North Campus during day and evening hours. For information call 904.766.5559.

Application

This is a selective access program that admits students in the fall, spring and summer terms. To be eligible for this program students must score at ninth grade or higher levels in reading, mathematics and language on the state mandated Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE). Students scoring below these levels will be required to take the appropriate basic skills classes to assist in meeting these minimum levels.

The TABE must be taken prior to applying for either the cosmetology, barbering, facial or nail specialist program. The official score is submitted with the application for admission. Credit will be given for completion of high school or the GED® test as follows: .25 points per full year up to four years for work experience, .5 points for high school diploma and .25 points for completion of the GED® test.

Official transcripts and GED® test scores, when applicable, must also be provided at the time of application.

Course Number and Title	Contact Hours	Workforce Credits
Professional Courses
*VPI 0100 Reading Skills
*VPI 0200 Mathematical Skills
*VPI 0300 Language Skills
COS 0080 Cosmetology I	120	4.00
COS 0081 Cosmetology II	120	4.00
COS 0082 Cosmetology III	120	4.00
COS 0083 Cosmetology IV	120	4.00
COS 0084 Cosmetology V	120	4.00
COS 0085 Cosmetology VI	120	4.00
COS 0086 Cosmetology VII	120	4.00
COS 0087 Cosmetology VIII	120	4.00
COS 0088 Cosmetology IX	120	4.00
COS 0089 Cosmetology X	120	4.00
COS 0930 Selected Topics in Cosmetology (optional)
Total Contact Hours	1,200	40.00

*Students who have satisfactory test scores are not required to take these courses.

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