Cosmetology
Cosmetology Technical Diploma
Program Code: 31-502-1
For more information: wctc.edu/cosmetology
Those working in cosmetology have a taste for style, helping clients enhance their experience and look their best. Combine theory with practice to study haircutting, styling, color, perm waving, chemical relaxing, and learn about nail and skin care. Learn business aspects of working in a salon, including professional and personal development, communication and Wisconsin law.
The minimum required course grades and program grade point average (GPA) for students under this catalog are:
Core Courses = C
Program GPA = 2.0
This WCTC program prepares students to obtain the required licensure to be employed/practice in the state of Wisconsin. The College does not guarantee its curriculum matches the requirements for preparation, examinations, or licensure for other states.
Program Outcomes
- Perform shampoo, haircut and style service.
- Perform skin care services.
- Perform chemical services.
- Perform nail services.
- Develop business practices for industry success.
Critical Life Skills
To help our students prepare for success in a workplace and society that is increasingly global, multi-cultural, and collaborative, all students are given opportunities to develop and demonstrate Critical Life Skills, both in and out of the classroom. The following Critical Life Skills are learning outcomes for WCTC students.
- Communication: Demonstrate appropriate communication.
- Critical Thinking/Problem Solving: Demonstrate critical thinking skills to analyze situations and solve problems.
- Relationships: Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills.
- Self-management: Demonstrate responsible and respectful behavior.
Listed below are the required courses for the program. To view the recommended sequence for taking courses click on the plan of study tab(s) above. Work with your Academic Advisor to design a program plan!
View your Program Matrix to find out when each course will be offered (term and time of day).
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| 502-369 | SS1 - Infection Control | 2 |
| 502-370 | Study of the Hair and Scalp | 2 |
| 502-371 | Hairstyling 1 | 2 |
| 502-372 | Chemical Texturizing 1 | 2 |
| 502-373 | Hair Color 1 | 2 |
| 502-374 | Nails 1 | 2 |
| 502-375 | Haircutting 1 | 3 |
| 502-380 | Haircutting 2 | 2 |
| 502-381 | Hairstyling 2 | 1 |
| 502-382 | Facials and Skin Care 1 | 1 |
Approved Substitute: 502-100 | ||
| 502-383 | Chemical Texturizing 2 | 1 |
| 502-385 | Hair Color 2 | 1 |
| 502-386 | SS2 - Core Skills | 2 |
| 502-387 | Hair Cutting and Styling 3 | 2 |
| 502-389 | Facials and Skin Care 2 | 1 |
Approved Substitute: 502-100 | ||
| 502-390 | Color Trends | 1 |
| 502-391 | Salon Business | 1 |
| 502-392 | SS3 - Intermediate Skills | 3 |
| 502-393 | Cosmetology Law | 1 |
| 502-394 | Mock Board Prep & Assessment | 1 |
| 502-395 | SS4 - Advanced Skills | 3 |
| 502-396 | Industry Externship | 1 |
| Total Credits | 37 | |
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Term 1 | Credits | |
| 502-369 | SS1 - Infection Control | 2 |
| 502-370 | Study of the Hair and Scalp | 2 |
| 502-371 | Hairstyling 1 | 2 |
| 502-375 | Haircutting 1 | 3 |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Fall Term 2 | ||
| 502-372 | Chemical Texturizing 1 | 2 |
| 502-373 | Hair Color 1 | 2 |
| 502-380 | Haircutting 2 | 2 |
| 502-381 | Hairstyling 2 | 1 |
| 502-386 | SS2 - Core Skills | 2 |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Winter Interim | ||
| 502-374 | Nails 1 | 2 |
| Credits | 2 | |
| Spring Term 1 | ||
| 502-382 | Facials and Skin Care 1 | 1 |
| 502-383 | Chemical Texturizing 2 | 1 |
| 502-385 | Hair Color 2 | 1 |
| 502-387 | Hair Cutting and Styling 3 | 2 |
| 502-391 | Salon Business | 1 |
| 502-392 | SS3 - Intermediate Skills | 3 |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Spring Term 2 | ||
| 502-389 | Facials and Skin Care 2 | 1 |
| 502-390 | Color Trends | 1 |
| 502-393 | Cosmetology Law | 1 |
| 502-395 | SS4 - Advanced Skills | 3 |
| 502-396 | Industry Externship | 1 |
| Credits | 7 | |
| Summer Interim | ||
| 502-394 | Mock Board Prep & Assessment | 1 |
| Credits | 1 | |
| Total Credits | 37 | |
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spring Term 1 | Credits | |
| 502-369 | SS1 - Infection Control | 2 |
| 502-370 | Study of the Hair and Scalp | 2 |
| 502-371 | Hairstyling 1 | 2 |
| 502-375 | Haircutting 1 | 3 |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Spring Term 2 | ||
| 502-372 | Chemical Texturizing 1 | 2 |
| 502-373 | Hair Color 1 | 2 |
| 502-380 | Haircutting 2 | 2 |
| 502-381 | Hairstyling 2 | 1 |
| 502-386 | SS2 - Core Skills | 2 |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Summer Interim | ||
| 502-374 | Nails 1 | 2 |
| Credits | 2 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Summer Term | ||
| 502-382 | Facials and Skin Care 1 | 1 |
| 502-383 | Chemical Texturizing 2 | 1 |
| 502-385 | Hair Color 2 | 1 |
| 502-387 | Hair Cutting and Styling 3 | 2 |
| 502-391 | Salon Business | 1 |
| 502-392 | SS3 - Intermediate Skills | 3 |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Fall Term 1 | ||
| 502-389 | Facials and Skin Care 2 | 1 |
| 502-390 | Color Trends | 1 |
| 502-393 | Cosmetology Law | 1 |
| 502-395 | SS4 - Advanced Skills | 3 |
| 502-396 | Industry Externship | 1 |
| Credits | 7 | |
| Fall Term 2 | ||
| 502-394 | Mock Board Prep & Assessment | 1 |
| Credits | 1 | |
| Total Credits | 37 | |
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Term 1 | Credits | |
| 502-369 | SS1 - Infection Control This course runs 16 weeks. | 2 |
| 502-370 | Study of the Hair and Scalp | 2 |
| 502-371 | Hairstyling 1 | 2 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Fall Term 2 | ||
| 502-375 | Haircutting 1 | 3 |
| 502-374 | Nails 1 | 2 |
| Credits | 5 | |
| Winter Interim | ||
| 502-382 | Facials and Skin Care 1 | 1 |
| Credits | 1 | |
| Spring Term 1 | ||
| 502-386 | SS2 - Core Skills This course runs 16 weeks. | 2 |
| 502-373 | Hair Color 1 | 2 |
| 502-380 | Haircutting 2 | 2 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Spring Term 2 | ||
| 502-372 | Chemical Texturizing 1 | 2 |
| 502-381 | Hairstyling 2 | 1 |
| 502-385 | Hair Color 2 | 1 |
| Credits | 4 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Summer Interim | ||
| 502-383 | Chemical Texturizing 2 | 1 |
| Credits | 1 | |
| Summer Term | ||
| 502-389 | Facials and Skin Care 2 | 1 |
| 502-390 | Color Trends | 1 |
| 502-392 | SS3 - Intermediate Skills | 3 |
| Credits | 5 | |
| Fall Term 1 | ||
| 502-395 | SS4 - Advanced Skills This course runs 16 weeks. | 3 |
| 502-387 | Hair Cutting and Styling 3 | 2 |
| 502-391 | Salon Business | 1 |
| 502-393 | Cosmetology Law | 1 |
| Credits | 7 | |
| Fall Term 2 | ||
| 502-394 | Mock Board Prep & Assessment | 1 |
| 502-396 | Industry Externship | 1 |
| Credits | 2 | |
| Total Credits | 37 | |
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spring Term 1 | Credits | |
| 502-369 | SS1 - Infection Control | 2 |
| 502-370 | Study of the Hair and Scalp | 2 |
| 502-371 | Hairstyling 1 | 2 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Spring Term 2 | ||
| 502-374 | Nails 1 | 2 |
| 502-375 | Haircutting 1 | 3 |
| Credits | 5 | |
| Summer Interim | ||
| 502-382 | Facials and Skin Care 1 | 1 |
| Credits | 1 | |
| Summer Term | ||
| 502-386 | SS2 - Core Skills This course runs 16 weeks. | 2 |
| 502-373 | Hair Color 1 | 2 |
| 502-380 | Haircutting 2 | 2 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Fall Term 1 | ||
| 502-372 | Chemical Texturizing 1 | 2 |
| 502-381 | Hairstyling 2 | 1 |
| 502-385 | Hair Color 2 | 1 |
| Credits | 4 | |
| Fall Term 2 | ||
| 502-389 | Facials and Skin Care 2 | 1 |
| 502-390 | Color Trends | 1 |
| 502-392 | SS3 - Intermediate Skills | 3 |
| Credits | 5 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Winter Interim | ||
| 502-383 | Chemical Texturizing 2 | 1 |
| Credits | 1 | |
| Spring Term 1 | ||
| 502-395 | SS4 - Advanced Skills This course runs 16 weeks. | 3 |
| 502-387 | Hair Cutting and Styling 3 | 2 |
| 502-393 | Cosmetology Law | 1 |
| 502-391 | Salon Business | 1 |
| Credits | 7 | |
| Spring Term 2 | ||
| 502-394 | Mock Board Prep & Assessment | 1 |
| 502-396 | Industry Externship | 1 |
| Credits | 2 | |
| Total Credits | 37 | |