Cosmetology
Students develop skills through hands-on practice as well as textbook instruction that is required by the National Skills Standards. At the end of their senior year, students will take the Ohio State Board of Cosmetology Exam to receive their license. Potential students must have the discipline needed to have excellent school attendance in order to meet the 1500 hour requirement to take the State Board Exam.
Are you creative? Do you like to work with people? You may want to consider the opportunities the Cosmetology program has for you. By providing the public with a well-groomed appearance, you help everyone put their best foot forward.
Experience & Skills You'll Learn
- Salon stylist/manager/owner
- Hair cutting and razor texturizing
- Color, highlights, and lowlights
- Updos, roller sets, perms, and relaxers
- Wigs and extensions
- Spa facials and waxing
- Acrylics, nail art, manicures, and pedicures
- Infection control
Certifications & Credentials You Can Earn
Successful Cosmetology students find employment right out of high school. As many of our former students have found, diversified employment opportunities are available.
Career Opportunities include:
- Salon Stylist
- Salon Manager
- Salon Owner
- Teacher
- State Board Examiner/Inspector
Career Opportunities in Cosmetology
Entry-level Careers
- Cosmetology Assistant
- Esthetician
- Film, Theatrical & Editorial Stylist
- Hair Removal Specialist
- Makeup Artist
- Manicurist
- Marketing Specialist
- Nail Technician
- Platform Artist
- Sales Representative/Manager
- Salon Assistant/Receptionist
- Salon Sales Consultant
Technical Careers
- Beauty Supply Store Manager
- Hair Cutting Specialist
- Education Director
- Entrepreneur/Salon Owner
- Hair Color Specialist
- Licensed Cosmetologist
- Mobile Stylist
- Photography Salon Stylist & Makeup Artist
- Retail Educator
- Salon & Spa Manager/Owner
- Salon Sales Consultant
- Texture Specialist
Professional Careers
- Beauty Magazine Writer/Editor
- Chemist
- Cosmetology School Instructor
- Cosmetology School Owner
- Educational Consultant
- Photo & Movie Stylist/Special Effects Makeup
- Platform Artist & Educator
- Product Distributor Sales Consultant
- Research & Development Coordinator
- Salon & Spa Manager/Owner/Entrepreneur
- Theatre & Movie Stylist/Makeup Artist
- Trade Show Director
Academic & Career-Tech Course Pathway
| PATHWAYS | 11th Grade Regular | 11th Grade Advanced | 12th Grade Regular | 12th Grade Advanced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | English 3 | CCP English 1111 | English 4 | CCP English 1112 |
| Math | MMR | Algebra 2, Precalculus | Math 4 - Business Mathematics | Precalculus, CCP Math |
| Science | Microbes & Infection Control | Chemistry | Anatomy & Physiology | N/A |
| Social Studies |
Government, World History |
Advanced Government | N/A | N/A |
| Elective | Rise Up, Driver's Ed | Strategic Entrepreneurship, Business Foundations/Marketing | Psychology, Spanish 1-3, Career & Leadership Ready | Financial Literacy |
| CTE Courses | Trichology & Microbiology, Haircut & Style & Chemical Services | Cosmetology Capstone A/B Salon Operations A/B, Advanced Cut & Style | ||
Students in the this career-tech program will spend half of their day in their program lab and the other half in academics.
CTC offers a variety of courses from in-person to virtual. For full course descriptions visit SCCTC.org/Courses.
This is the recommended course pathway for students in Cosmetology.
College Credits & Scholarships
College Credits
There are 3 ways to earn college credits while you attend CTC!
- College Credit Plus
- CTAG
- Articulated Credits
For more information on earning college credits click here.
College Scholarships
$3,000 scholarships are available from Clark State College and Sinclair Community College to qualified students.
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