This program is fully accredited by the Council on Occupational Education (COE).
Cosmetology is one of the fastest growing careers in the Millennium. Job prospects are limitless. The Cosmetology program is designed to prepare students to take the State of Ohio Board of Cosmetology exam for licensure. The WCCC Cosmetology program is a Pivot Point member school. The Pivot Point Scientific Approach to Education includes the latest information and trends in Cosmetology.
Take a tour, click HERE! Tours are available on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 6:00 pm. You can meet the coordinator/instructor, explore financial aid, and enroll.
The 1,500-Hour Cosmetology Program includes both theory classes and practical lab experiences in the school’s Cosmetology Salon. Students practice with live models, manikins and gain real work experience with individual clients and by participating in community service projects. Students will learn the art of hairstyling, including haircut, style, color, etc., as well as how to perform facials, manicures and pedicures. Students also improve their skills by completing a 150-hour externship experience in a local salon, spa or other commercial setting. Program completers are eligible to take the Ohio State Board of Cosmetology License exam and earn the WCCC Certificate of Program Completion.
Expand your horizons and knowledge of Cosmetology by adding principles of salon management into your program. The 1,800-Hour Cosmetology Advanced Program contains an additional 300 hours of classroom time to provide students a firm foundation in the essentials and operating a business, plus the communication and people skills to make the graduate a first-rate manager. Students will learn advanced techniques, participate in internships, and work with small business professionals to help them develop a business plan for their salon. Completion of this program allows the student to sit for the Ohio State Board of Cosmetology Advanced License.
(Cosmetology Program + Cosmetology Advanced Training Module)
The Cosmetology Advanced curriculum includes cosmetology laws and rules, public health and safety, as well as advanced techniques. Upon completion, you will test for state certification through the State Board of Cosmetology to receive a license. The Salon Manager’s License Program includes the Cosmetology 1,500 hours of training plus an additional 300 hours of study related to salon management.
Admission Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Complete the WorkKeys Assessment
- Attend Program Orientation with Program Coordinator
Curriculum Cosmetology:
• Program Length: 1500
• Theory Hours: 605
• Lab Hours: 895
Career-Technical Instructional Modules:
MODULE THEORY LAB
Orientation 7 0
CPR 7 0
Sanitation & Bacteriology 16 24
Scalp Care 33 53
Hair I 170 250
Hair II 176 304
Manicuring 54 76
Skin Care 74 86
Salon Operations & Communication Skills 60 90
Cosmetology Laws and Rules 8 12
Curriculum Cosmetology Advanced:
• Program Length: 1800
• Theory Hours: 830
• Lab Hours: 970
Career-Technical Instructional Modules:
MODULE THEORY LAB
Orientation 7 0
CPR 7 0
Sanitation & Bacteriology 16 24
Scalp Care 33 53
Hair I 170 250
Hair II 176 304
Manicuring 54 76
Skin Care 74 86
Salon Operations & Communication Skills 60 90
Cosmetology Laws and Rules 8 12
Salon Management 225 0
Advanced Technique 0 75
Program Fees:
- Application Fee: $60 (non-refundable)
- Tuition –
- 1,500 Hour Cosmetology Program: $14,950*
- 1,800 Hour Cosmetology Advanced Program: $17,500*
- 300 Hour Cosmetology Advanced Stand-alone Program (must have current Ohio Cosmetologist License): $2,550, includes books
- Fees for both full-time programs include Kit, Netbook computer, Pivot Point online textbook, workbooks and videos
- *Fees are subject to change due to materials price increases.
See the "How to Enroll in a Full Time Program" page for more details.
Program Start Dates:
Cosmetology Program (1500 hrs)
- August 5, 2019
- 60 weeks, class meets Mon through Thurs, 10:00 am-5:30 pm
Cosmetology Advanced Program (1800 hrs)
(includes Cosmetology program)
- August 5, 2019
- 69 weeks, class meets Mon through Thurs, 10:00 am-5:30 pm
Additional Course start/end dates: August 5, 2019 - Wednesday, September 30, 2020
January 6, 2020 - Monday, March 15, 2021
March 2, 2020 - Monday, April 19, 2021
June 1, 2020 - Monday, July 12, 2021
September 1, 2020 - Thursday, October 28, 2021
For more information or to register, call 513-932-8145.
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The WCCC state-of-the-art training salon/lab is currently undergoing remodeling in order to keep up with the educational needs of our students. Students are trained in an environment that is just like a working salon and learn through theory and practical lab experiences.
The WCCC Salon/Lab will re-open to the public by mid-August for services performed by students as a part of their learning process. To make an appointment, call 513-933-3947. Details are in the flyer, below.