Project Description
Cosmetology Post Secondary Diploma Program
1250 Clock Hours
Start Date : January 5, 2021 and July 26, 2021
Cost : $10,860.00
Schedule : Mondays-Thursdays 9:00AM-3:00PM
Cosmetology involves a broad range of specialty areas; including hairstyling, nail technology, and esthetics. It is defined as the art and science of beautifying and improving skin, nails, and hair; and also includes the study of cosmetics and their application. Students develop skills in hair cutting and styling, permanent waving, hair coloring, and chemical relaxing for men and women, along with nail and skin care skills.
The Cosmetology program at the Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology includes units of instruction in the history of the field, general science. hair care. skin care. nail care. and business skills.
Students will have the opportunity to obtain a professional PA state license. 1,250 hours of training must be completed prior to being eligible for the license examination for cosmetology.
Career Opportunities Include:
- hair color specialist
- texture specialist
- haircutting specialist
- salon trainer
- distributor sales consultant
- manufacturer educator
- artistic director
- education director
- cosmetology instructor
- film, theatrical, & editorial stylist
- creative director
- salon management
Our Adult Cosmetology program runs a Cosmetology Salon, which is open from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm from Monday through Thursday, where clients can have their hair cut, colored, permed, and styled. Students can also perform manicures, pedicures, facials, and other services. Call for an appointment now! 814-359-2793 Ext.161
Course Name | Clock Hours | |||
Lecture | Lab | Externship | Instructional Hours | |
Orientation to Cosmetology | 16.0 | 4.0 | 0.0 | 20.0 |
Dispensary Operations | 8.0 | 40.0 | 0.0 | 48.0 |
Sanitation Procedures for Cosmetology | 8.0 | 42.0 | 0.0 | 50.0 |
Scalp and Hair Treatments | 8.0 | 40.0 | 0.0 | 48.0 |
Hair Shaping | 8.0 | 40.0 | 0.0 | 48.0 |
Hair Styling | 8.0 | 40.0 | 0.0 | 48.0 |
Permanent Waving | 8.0 | 40.0 | 0.0 | 48.0 |
Hair Relaxing | 8.0 | 40.0 | 0.0 | 48.0 |
Curl Reformation for Flat-Cell/Over-Curly Hair | 8.0 | 40.0 | 0.0 | 48.0 |
Hair Coloring | 8.0 | 42.0 | 0.0 | 50.0 |
Hair Lightening | 8.0 | 42.0 | 0.0 | 50.0 |
Manicuring and Pedicuring | 24.0 | 176.0 | 0.0 | 200.0 |
Face Care | 76.0 | 224.0 | 0.0 | 300.0 |
Wig and Hairpiece Care | 8.0 | 40.0 | 0.0 | 48.0 |
Reception Duties | 8.0 | 8.0 | 0.0 | 16.0 |
Salon Management | 24.0 | 40.0 | 0.0 | 64.0 |
State Board Prep | 8.0 | 40.0 | 0.0 | 48.0 |
Career Readiness | 24.0 | 36.0 | 0.0 | 60.0 |
8.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 8.0 | |
TOTAL: | 276.0 | 974.0 | 0.0 | 1,250.0 |