Cosmetology - 8 units
COSMETOLOGY - 8 Units, Gr. 12, 2 Semesters, Daily, 7.5 Hours. A Career Education Consortium Center of Excellence, the Cosmetology program at Herndon Career Center (West) prepares students for the Missouri State Board of Licensing examination and to become employed as a cosmetologist. The major study units of this 1,220-hour, full-day program are understanding the properties of hair and scalp; haircutting techniques; chemical applications; skin care and make up; nail care; personal hygiene; business and professional ethics; safety, sterilization and sanitation methods; salesmanship and communication skills; and state laws and rules. Expectations: Students are expected to complete the full-year program in order to meet vocational objectives. They must provide their own workbooks, mannequins, mannequin stand, mannequin hand (all of which can be purchased at the school), as well as uniforms, shoes and daily transportation to school. The total cost of these supplies and the state board testing is approximately $300 at the beginning of the school year and an additional $300 throughout the school year.
Class size: 22 maximum.
PREQUISITES: Minimum 2.0 GPA; 90% attendance record; minimum 10th grade-level reading, writing and math skills. Applicants must have completed all of their high school graduation requirements (except Practical Arts electives) by the beginning of their senior year.
RECOMMENDED: Students should take classes in art, biology, chemistry, business management and speech prior to enrollment.
Location: West Campus
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