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.
Related Certificate that can be earned along the way.
- Perform shampoo, haircut and style service.
- 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 Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Second 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 | |
| May Term | ||
| 502-382 | Facials and Skin Care 1 | 1 |
| Credits | 1 | |
| Summer Semester | ||
| 502-380 | Haircutting 2 | 2 |
| 502-381 | Hairstyling 2 | 1 |
| 502-383 | Chemical Texturizing 2 | 1 |
| 502-385 | Hair Color 2 | 1 |
| 502-386 | Salon Services 2 | 2 |
| Credits | 7 | |
| Second Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| 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 |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Total Credits | 39 | |
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Credits | |
| 502-370 | Study of the Hair and Scalp | 2 |
| 502-375 | Haircutting 1 | 3 |
| 502-376 | Salon Ecology | 1 |
| 502-371 | Hairstyling 1 | 2 |
| 502-378 | Retail Sales and Marketing | 1 |
| 502-379 | Salon Services 1 | 1 |
| Credits | 10 | |
| January Term | ||
| 502-374 | Nails 1 | 2 |
| Credits | 2 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| 502-373 | Hair Color 1 | 2 |
| 502-380 | Haircutting 2 | 2 |
| 502-386 | Salon Services 2 | 2 |
| 502-372 | Chemical Texturizing 1 | 2 |
| Credits | 8 | |
| May Term | ||
| 502-382 | Facials and Skin Care 1 | 1 |
| Credits | 1 | |
| Summer Semester | ||
| 502-385 | Hair Color 2 | 1 |
| 502-384 | Personal & Professional Growth | 1 |
| 502-392A | Salon Services 3A | 1 |
| Credits | 3 | |
| Second Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| 502-383 | Chemical Texturizing 2 | 1 |
| 502-389 | Facials and Skin Care 2 | 1 |
| 502-392B | Salon Services 3B | 2 |
| 502-381 | Hairstyling 2 | 1 |
| 502-391 | Salon Business | 1 |
| 502-395A | Salon Services 4A | 1 |
| 502-393 | Barber Cosmetology Law | 1 |
| Credits | 8 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| 502-387 | Hair Cutting and Styling 3 | 2 |
| 502-390 | Chemical Texturizing & Color | 1 |
| 502-394 | Mock Board Prep & Assessment | 1 |
| 502-396 | Industry Externship | 1 |
| 502-395B | Salon Services 4B | 2 |
| Credits | 7 | |
| Total Credits | 39 | |