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
Related Certificate that can be earned along the way.
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. See your Academic Advisor to design a full-time or part-time plan that works for you!
View your Program Matrix to find out when each course will be offered (term and time of day).
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| 502-370 | Study of the Hair and Scalp | 2 |
Approved Substitute: 502-377 | ||
| 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 |
| 502-379 | SS1 - Infection Control | 1 |
| 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 | Chemical Texturizing & Color | 1 |
| 502-391 | Salon Business | 1 |
| 502-392 | SS3 - Intermediate Skills | 3 |
| 502-393 | Barber Cosmetology Law | 1 |
| 502-394 | Mock Board Prep & Assessment | 1 |
| 502-395 | SS4 - Advanced Skills | 3 |
| 502-396 | Industry Externship | 1 |
| Total Credits | 36 | |
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Term 1 | Credits | |
| 502-370 | Study of the Hair and Scalp | 2 |
| 502-371 | Hairstyling 1 | 2 |
| 502-375 | Haircutting 1 | 3 |
| 502-379 | SS1 - Infection Control | 1 |
| Credits | 8 | |
| 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 | Chemical Texturizing & Color | 1 |
| 502-393 | Barber 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 | 36 | |
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spring Term 1 | Credits | |
| 502-370 | Study of the Hair and Scalp | 2 |
| 502-371 | Hairstyling 1 | 2 |
| 502-375 | Haircutting 1 | 3 |
| 502-379 | SS1 - Infection Control | 1 |
| Credits | 8 | |
| 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 | Chemical Texturizing & Color | 1 |
| 502-393 | Barber 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 | 36 | |
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Term 1 | Credits | |
| 502-370 | Study of the Hair and Scalp | 2 |
| 502-371 | Hairstyling 1 | 2 |
| 502-379 | SS1 - Infection Control | 1 |
| Credits | 5 | |
| Fall Term 2 | ||
| 502-375 | Haircutting 1 | 3 |
| Credits | 3 | |
| Winter Interim | ||
| 502-374 | Nails 1 | 2 |
| Credits | 2 | |
| Spring Term 1 | ||
| 502-373 | Hair Color 1 | 2 |
| 502-380 | Haircutting 2 | 2 |
| 502-386 | SS2 - Core Skills This course will run 16 weeks. | 2 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Spring Term 2 | ||
| 502-372 | Chemical Texturizing 1 | 2 |
| 502-381 | Hairstyling 2 | 1 |
| Credits | 3 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Summer Interim | ||
| 502-382 | Facials and Skin Care 1 | 1 |
| Credits | 1 | |
| Summer Term | ||
| 502-383 | Chemical Texturizing 2 | 1 |
| 502-385 | Hair Color 2 | 1 |
| 502-392 | SS3 - Intermediate Skills | 3 |
| Credits | 5 | |
| Fall Term 1 | ||
| 502-387 | Hair Cutting and Styling 3 | 2 |
| 502-389 | Facials and Skin Care 2 | 1 |
| 502-391 | Salon Business | 1 |
| 502-395 | SS4 - Advanced Skills This course will run 16 weeks. | 3 |
| Credits | 7 | |
| Fall Term 2 | ||
| 502-390 | Chemical Texturizing & Color | 1 |
| 502-393 | Barber Cosmetology Law | 1 |
| 502-396 | Industry Externship | 1 |
| Credits | 3 | |
| Winter Interim | ||
| 502-394 | Mock Board Prep & Assessment | 1 |
| Credits | 1 | |
| Total Credits | 36 | |