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Barber/Cosmetologist
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College's Barber/Cosmetologist program prepares graduates for licensing as a Barber/Cosmetologist Practitioner (hair designer).
Students enrolled in Barber/Cosmetology will follow the four-semester curriculum and achieve the “Program Outcomes” listed on this page. Nail Technician/Manicurist classes may also be taken separately.
To graduate from this program and be eligible to take the state licensing examination, each student must
- receive a passing grade of C in all program courses,
- complete a minimum of 1800 theory and practical hours of training, and
- successfully meet all Southwest Tech program requirements.
Career Opportunities
This program prepares graduates for licensing as a Barber/Cosmetologist Practitioner (hair designer) and, if all Nail Technician courses are taken, a Nail Technician (manicurist). Students enrolled in the Barber/Cosmetologist program who also complete the Nail Technician Certificate will only need to take one State licensing exam to be certified in both professional areas.
Helpful Academic Background
- Art
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Math.
Program Outcomes
At the completion of this program, graduates will be able to:
- Conduct professional consultations/analysis
- Prepare hair and scalp for services
- Perform basic nail technology services
- Complete hair cut services
- Perform barbering techniques
- Provide permanent chemical restructuring services
- Create hair styling designs
- Apply hair color using various techniques
- Conduct skin care services
- Demonstrate professional ethics
- Follow safety and sanitation
- Demonstrate salon management skills
- Follow state rules and regulations
- Use effective interpersonal skills
- Demonstrate product knowledge
Program Basics
- Technical diploma, requiring one year or more to complete.
- Financial aid available.
- Special equipment and uniforms required.
- Opportunities to attend professional salon, beauty, and fashion shows.
Program Admission Requirements
- Complete required assessment testing.
- Complete the application form.
- Interview with counselor.
- Pay a $30 nonrefundable application fee.
- Submit high school and any post-secondary transcripts.
- Students may re-apply to be admitted to a program for which they initially do not meet the Student Academic Achievement Plan (SAAP) criteria after they follow the additional courses and alternate program sequence prescibed for them.
Continuing Ed
- Cosmetology Instructor
- Cosmetology Manager
- Nail Tech/Manicurist
- Advanced Coloring
- Advanced Cutting & Long Hair Styles
- Advanced Nail Design
- Computerizing Your Salon
Program Fees
Please contact Student Services at 800.362.3322, Ext. 2354, or email student-services@swtc.edu for current fee information.
A Program Fee list is provided (please note the costs are approximate and based on the current academic year).