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NorthWest Arkansas Community College

COSMETOLOGY

     Cosmetology Flyer

Cosmetology Locations:

Paul Mitchell The School Arkansas* 479-442-5181

Rogers Career Academy Hair Design * 479-986-0775

Siloam Springs Career Academy Hair Design* 479-238-0440

Springdale Career Academy Hair Design* 479-756-6060

 

Program Overview

Cosmetology offers profitable career opportunities for those trained in personal grooming. Students master the theoretical and practical knowledge to best serve their clients, and clinical experience allows students to apply their theoretical knowledge. After successfully completing a set number of courses and documented clinical hours, students can work with the public under the direct supervision of licensed instructors. Cosmetology students must pass a state board licensing exam after completing all educational requirements and prior to professional employment.

Career Opportunities

  • Hair styling
  • Manicuring
  • Beauty supply salesperson and demonstrator
  • Shop manager
  • Field supervisor
  • Nail technician, color specialist
  • Hair analyst
  • Make-up artist
  • Manufacturer and sales representative.

Course Offerings

Hygiene and Sanitation
80 clock hours

Related Science
120 clock hours

Hairdressing
1,000 clock hours

Manicuring
100 clock hours

Cosmetic Therapy
100 clock hours

Salesmanship and Shop Management
100 clock hours

Technical Student Organization

SkillsUSA is a national organization of high school and college students and industry professionals in technical, skilled, service and health occupations.  It is strongly supported by community, state and national leaders in industry because they realize the need for developing future leaders.  Students receive advice and informaiton from experienced adults in the business world through speakers, tours, contests and other activities that promote leadership, teamwork, citizenship and character development.

The association works to build and reinforce self-confidence, work attitudes and communication skills through its mission of emphasizing a toltal quality work ethis and life-long education and pride in the dignity of work.  Students will learn to accept responsibility through a better understanding of the free enterprise system and involvement in community service activities.  Opportunities to compete in local, state and national competitions and for elected offices provide students with the real-world experience needed to be successful in their chosen professions.

Job Shadowing

After a student has successfully completed a set number of courses and documented hours on the clinic floor, they will be allowed to work with the public under the direct supervision of licensed instructors.

 

 

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