Cosmetology
Cosmetology Technical Diploma, 39 credits
Program Code: 31-502-1
For more information: www.wctc.edu/cosmetology
In the Cosmetology program, combine theory with practice to study the art of haircutting, styling, perm waving and chemical relaxing, and learn about nail and skin care. Gain experience in WCTC’s Style and Class Salon by working on mannequins, fellow students and salon guests. Learn business aspects of working in a salon including professional and personal development, business practices, communication and Wisconsin law.
Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will be eligible to take the Wisconsin practitioner’s licensing exam.
- Prepare for jobs such as hairdresser, hair stylist, barber or cosmetologist.
- The day program is 1,550 hours over three semesters – two 16-week semesters and one eight-week semester.
- Full-time day students will need flexibility to commit to a 40-hour school week.
- A part-time evening track is available. Complete the diploma while attending classes at night and Saturdays with a 20- to 25-hour school week.
Related Certificate that can be earned along the way.
- Perform shampoo, haircut and style services.
- Perform skin care services.
- Perform chemical services.
- Perform nail services
- Develop business practices for industry success.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| 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 |
| 502-376 | Salon Ecology | 1 |
| 502-378 | Retail Sales and Marketing | 1 |
| 502-379 | Salon Services 1 | 1 |
| 502-380 | Haircutting 2 | 2 |
| 502-381 | Hairstyling 2 | 1 |
| 502-382 | Facials and Skin Care 1 | 1 |
| 502-383 | Chemical Texturizing 2 | 1 |
| 502-384 | Personal & Professional Growth | 1 |
| 502-385 | Hair Color 2 | 1 |
| 502-386 | Salon Services 2 | 2 |
| 502-387 | Hair Cutting and Styling 3 | 2 |
| 502-389 | Facials and Skin Care 2 | 1 |
| 502-390 | Chemical Texturizing & Color | 1 |
| 502-391 | Salon Business | 1 |
| 502-392 | Salon Services 3 | 3 |
| 502-393 | Barber Cosmetology Law | 1 |
| 502-394 | Mock Board Prep & Assessment | 1 |
| 502-395 | Salon Services 4 | 3 |
| 502-396 | Industry Externship | 1 |
| Total Credits | 39 | |
| First Semester | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 502-376 | Salon Ecology | 1 |
| 502-378 | Retail Sales and Marketing | 1 |
| 502-379 | Salon Services 1 | 1 |
| 502-384 | Personal & Professional Growth | 1 |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| 502-380 | Haircutting 2 | 2 |
| 502-381 | Hairstyling 2 | 1 |
| 502-382 | Facials and Skin Care 1 | 1 |
| 502-383 | Chemical Texturizing 2 | 1 |
| 502-385 | Hair Color 2 | 1 |
| 502-386 | Salon Services 2 | 2 |
| 502-387 | Hair Cutting and Styling 3 | 2 |
| 502-389 | Facials and Skin Care 2 | 1 |
| 502-390 | Chemical Texturizing & Color | 1 |
| 502-391 | Salon Business | 1 |
| 502-392 | Salon Services 3 | 3 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Summer Semester | ||
| 502-393 | Barber Cosmetology Law | 1 |
| 502-394 | Mock Board Prep & Assessment | 1 |
| 502-396 | Industry Externship | 1 |
| 502-395 | Salon Services 4 | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 39 | |