Cosmetology & Spa Services 
Instructor: Sarah Pellizzari
PROGRAM LENGTH:
- 1000 Hours
- 2-Year Program for NYS Licensure, Summer School
- 2½ * CTE Credits Per Year
- Total of 3½ * Credits issued per year
- 1 Credit CTE Math for a 2 Year Program
- 1 Credit CTE Science for a 2 Year Program
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Students will learn all aspects of the personal enhancement field and acquire skills in hair care, chemical services and styling, nail care and art, facial and skin care, and business practices. Jobs are plentiful in this field in our region and a state-of-the-art salon prepares students to be successful after graduation. Students are required to complete 1,000 hours, and pass the New York State written and practical exam to be licensed in New York State as a cosmetologist. This program gives students the opportunity to log the required 1,000 hours and gain the knowledge and practical experience necessary to be successful on the state examination.
UNITS OF INSTRUCTION:
JUNIOR YEAR - Manicures
- Waxing Procedures
- Pedicures
- Hair Styling
- Finger Waving
- Permanent Waxing
- Nail Extension (gel overlays, acrylics)
- Hair Coloring
- Conditioning Treatments
- Hair Cutting
| SENIOR YEAR - Facial Treatments
- Back Facials
- Hair Cutting
- Make-up Analysis
- Hair Shaping & Styling
- Chemical Relaxing
- Spa Services
- Salon Management Training
- State Board Testing Review
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OPTIONAL COSMETOLOGY PROGRAMS
Nail Speciality - A 250-hour course in professional level nail treatments, nail art, artificial nails, pedicure, paraffin waxing treatment and manicures.
SKILL BASE NECESSARY FOR ENTRANCE INTO THE PROGRAM
Recommended - Tenth Grade Reading and Writing LevelsArticulation Agreements (subject to change)
Herkimer County Community College: - BU 238 Entrepreneurship (3 credits)
Paul Smith’s College: - Entrepreneurship 232 (3 credits)
Bryant & Stratton College: - BUSS 100 Business Principles (3 credits