Cosmetology Program

Butte College

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CosmetologyAbout the Program

The Cosmetology Program consists of 40 hours of weekly lecture and laboratory instruction. To be licensed, one must be age 17 or older, have a high school education or equivalent, successfully complete a state-approved 1600-hour cosmetology program, and pass the state examination (written and practical). Cosmetologists are licensed by the California State Board of Cosmetology. Cosmetologists are required to observe professional ethics and adhere to sanitation rules and regulations established by the Department of Consumer Affairs. It is also desirable for cosmetologists to perceive light differences in color and form, have good eye-hand coordination and finger dexterity, a personable manner, and creative flair.

Career Opportunities
Job opportunities for licensed cosmetologists include beauty salon services and large retail store cosmetics departments, which employ trained cosmetologists for demonstrations, applications, and merchandising. Although limited, the demand for cosmetologists at health spas and resorts is increasing. Major cosmetic companies also employ licensed cosmetologists to work in research, sales, demonstration and education. Cosmetologists provide customers with a range of beauty services including shampooing, tinting, bleaching, cutting and styling hair. Cosmetologists also may give scalp and facial treatments, shape eyebrows, do makeup analysis and give manicures.

Licensing Requirements
Students are examined and licensed by the California State Board of Cosmetology. Schools are approved to operate by the Council for Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education. The Board of Cosmetology mandates a 1,600-hour program to file for the Cosmetology exam. The program allows up to 1,680 hours to complete all requirements or make up deficiencies. Most students complete between 1,600 and 1,680.

Admission to the Program
To enroll in this program, potential students should contact the Butte College Office of Contract Education at (530) 895-9015 or the Chico Beauty College at (530) 343-4201 to obtain enrollment information.

AS Degree, Career/Technical Program Certificate of Achievement
Required Courses for the Program and Major
Cosmetology is a 1,600 hour course of study designed to meet the State of California Cosmetology Act Standard of required hours of instruction necessary for state licensing.
Butte College offers the 1,680 hours in a seven-module sequence of classes, with each module six weeks in duration and containing 240 hours of instruction. By meeting required academic and attendance standards, each six-week module will result in 5 semester units of college credit.
Three sequential six-week class modules are offered each semester and provide an opportunity for the student to earn 15 units of credit. Successful completion of two semesters and one summer session will enable the student to meet the 1600-hour state license requirement and will result in a total of 35 semester units of credit.
A Certificate of Achievement can be earned by completing the seven-module, 1680-hour COS 100 program. No other General Education, competency, or district requirements need be completed for the certificate.

Summer Session
COS 100 Cosmetology 5 units

First Semester
COS 100 Cosmetology 5 units
COS 100 Cosmetology 5 units
COS 100 Cosmetology 5 units

Second Semester
COS 100 Cosmetology 5 units
COS 100 Cosmetology 5 units
COS 100 Cosmetology 5 units
Degree Requirements for GE and Competencies
See Certificate and Degree Requirements for information on specific requirements and course options to fulfill degree requirements. See a counselor for program planning assistance.

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