Cosmetology (5624)

Workforce Certificate

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

Students may choose to attend full-time or part-time. After successfully completing the program, 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 are obtained by passing this examination.

This program is offered at North Campus during day and evening hours.

Certification and Licensing

After successfully completing the program, 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 are obtained by passing this examination.

Application Procedure

Students must complete the Cosmetology application in order to be considered for acceptance into the program.

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.

The Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) is a major criterion in a student’s completion of the program. Students who fail to meet the State of Florida’s designated exit score will be required to complete the Vocational Preparatory Instruction (VPI). In order to complete the program successfully, students must achieve or surpass the designated exit score(s). See Standards of Academic Progress.

Cost

Estimated cost of tuition is $2,328 (tuition rated for Florida residents as of 7/06). Contact the program manager for additional costs (textbooks, materials, fees).

Curriculum

Course Number and Title Professional Courses		Contact Hours	Workforce Credits
*VPI 0100	Basic Reading Skills
*VPI 0200	Basic Mathematical Skills
*VPI 0300	Basic 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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