Cosmetology
Cosmetology
Associate in Science Degree and Certificates of Achievement and Accomplishment
The Cosmetology program offers students the opportunity to gain proficiency in hair
cutting, coloring, permanent waving, chemical relaxing, manicuring, pedicuring, facials,
and related procedures. Upon completion of 1600 hours, students will be prepared to
take the California State Board of Cosmetology Examination to become licensed. Competencies
are assessed regularly in compliance with the California State Board of Cosmetology
criteria. Students completing the program may expect to enter the industry as a hair
stylist, designer, color, and perm technician, salon owner and operator, esthetician,
skin care specialist, or manicure technician.
Student cost for cosmetology materials is approximately $ N/A for the first semester.
Students entering the senior semester must have completed 999 hours and be an El Camino
College student in the junior semester. For summer session enrollment, completion
of 399 hours is required. during the summer session, only students who have previously
attended El Camino College are eligible.
Students who have completed some cosmetology training out of California must have
their transcripts evaluated by the California State Board of Cosmetology before registering
in a cosmetology course at El Camino College. Veterans who wish to receive veterans
benefits under Title 38, United States Code, are required to enroll in the cosmetology
degree program.
Students may earn an Associate in Science Degree along with three career certificates: Certificate of Accomplishment - Cosmetology Level I (500 hours - 16 units) & Certificate of Achievement - Cosmetology Level II (1600 hours - 41-42 units)
INDUSTRY AND TECHNOLOGY DIVISION
Industry Technology Education Center
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Cosmetology Department
Contact Information
(310) 660-3593 x3602
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