Mission: The mission of the Cosmetology program is to prepare students for employment as cosmetologists with eligibility for Florida State Certification.

Program I120404 consists of a planned sequence of courses.

Manicurist and Pedicurist - Course CSP0015 (240 Hours) – Content includes identify career opportunities, employ safe, sanitary and efficient work practices, demonstrate appropriate understanding of science as related to grooming and salon services, demonstrate knowledge of professional development-employability skills, demonstrate an understanding of entrepreneurship-management skills, demonstrate knowledge of Florida Law and State Board requirements, demonstrate the practice of performing manicures, pedicures, and apply artificial nails/nail wraps identifying the proper procedure and application of chemicals.

Facials/Skin Care Specialist - Course CSP0266 (260 Hours) – Content includes identify career opportunities, employ safe, sanitary and efficient work practices, demonstrate appropriate understanding of science as related to grooming and salon services, demonstrate knowledge of professional development-employability skills, demonstrate an understanding of entrepreneurship-management skills, demonstrate knowledge of Florida Law and State Board requirements, perform facials, manipulation and related massage, make-up, hair removal, and artificial lash application.

Hairdresser and Cosmetologist, 1 of 2 - Course COS0005 (350 Hours) – Content includes identify shampoo, hair conditioners and scalp treatments, perform hair (cutting), perform hairstyles.

Hairdresser and Cosmetologist, 2 of 2 - Course COS0006 (350 Hours) – Content includes prepare hairpieces, wigs and hair attachments, perform permanent waving/reconstruction and curl/chemical relaxing, and apply temporary, semi-permanent and permanent color, lightener and specialty color techniques.

Completers may be eligible to take the Cosmetology State Examination. Those passing the exam receive the title Cosmetologist and a state license.

Distance Education: Not available at this time

Services Available: All work is performed by Cosmetology students: haircutting, shampoo and set, blow dry/curling iron, press and curl, permanent wave chemical relaxer, hair coloring, highlighting, facials, skin care, tweeze, wax, manicure, and pedicure. Please call the program instructor at (727) 538-7167, extension 2108 to discuss cost and details.