- Suncoast Technical College
- Cosmetology
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Program Overview
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Cosmetology
Program Overview
Are you looking for a creative and exciting career? Do you want to be your own boss and make your own hours? Then our Cosmetology program is perfect for you! With our hands-on training, you'll gain the skills needed to work in upscale salons or open your own salon. Whether you want to specialize in hair, nails, or makeup, we'll give you the tools you need to succeed.
What to expect:
- Our Cosmetology program prepares you for a career in the beauty and fashion industry by providing you with hands-on experience with haircutting, hairstyling techniques, coloring, chemical relaxers, skincare, nail services, and make-up techniques.
- In our professional salon environment, you’ll gain real-world experience working with customers in our student-run Salon, The Cutting Edge Salon.
- You will learn directly from industry experts, and our cosmetology program regularly features guest lectures.
- Students have the option to participate in SkillsUSA the career and technical service organization for this program.
- 100% of cosmetology completers are eligible to sit for the state licensing exam.
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Campus
- Sarasota Campus
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Program Details
Start Dates, Length & Cost
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Entrance / Exit Requirements
Language, math and reading competencies are pre-assessed. The required basic skills grade levels are Reading-9, Math-8, and Language-8 and must be met prior to program completion.
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Industry Certifications / State Credentials
> Florida Cosmetologist State Licensing Exam
Issued by: FL Department of Business & Professional Regulation
Obtainment Time Frame: Within 2 years of program completion -
Counselor
- Jonathan Fleeman (E-mail)
STC Sarasota Campus
941-924-1365, Ext. 62283
- Jonathan Fleeman (E-mail)
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Careers & Salaries
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Cosmetology (D500100)
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SUPPLIES & UNIFORMS
Adult Students
Kits and books will be provided on the first day of class.
NOTE: Payment (for at least 1st course: Grooming & Salon Services) must be received by July 19, 2023 in order to remain in the program. Adult uniforms are Blue Scrubs and need to be purchased by students on their own. *NOTE: Uniforms are NOT sold by STC.
High School Students
Kits must be paid for by June 15, 2023 or student will be dropped from program.
NOTE: Payment can be made in salon or by contacting 941-924-1365, Ext. 62343. High school uniforms are Blue Scrubs and need to be purchased by students on their own. *NOTE: Uniforms are NOT sold by STC.Please call (941-924-1365, Ext. 62361) or EMAIL Tiffany Cantrell, Program Manager, with questions or concerns.
Course Sequence
| OCP | Course # | Course Title | Length |
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| A | CSP0009 | Grooming and Salon Services Core, Facials and Nails | 225 hours |
| COS0002 | Cosmetologist and Hairdresser 1 | 300 hours | |
| COS0003 | Cosmetologist and Hairdresser 2 | 300 hours | |
| COS0009 | Cosmetologist and Hairdresser 3 | 375 hours |
