Cosmetology Career Academy

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Welcome to the Exciting World of Beauty!

The Cosmetology Career Academy offers the specialized training necessary to prepare you for a successful career with limitless opportunities. You will learn the skills to keep pace with the fashion world and stand ready to meet the constantly changing demands of one of today's largest growing service industries.

The Colorado Department of Labor projects a 7.9 percent increase in the Cosmetology market over the next five years. Source: Colorado Department of Labor. The profession of Cosmetology offers many career opportunities for both men and women. Those opportunities can provide both part time and full time employment in specialty areas that include:

Hair designer Hair color technician Wig specialist Skin Care expert Make up artist	Nail Technician Salon Manager & Owner Sales representative Research assistant Trade technician
or technical supervisory for a specific area of the beauty manufacturing industry.
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Four certificate options exist within this program:

[ Cosmetologist ]          [ Hair Stylist ]

[ Nail Technician Specialist/ Manicurist ]          [ Esthetics *]

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Cosmetology Instructors:

Tammy Dorenkamp, Director
&
Lynette Reeves

Cosmetology (OJC)
(719) 384-6991

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Cosmetology Certificate (70 credits)

This three-semester program provides training in hair, skin, and nail care services. Instruction is provided in hair cutting, hair styling, hair coloring, chemical texture services, skin care, waxing services, make-up application, and nail care needs. This 3 semester program will meet the Colorado State Board of Barbers and Cosmetology credit hour requirements.

Fall Semester	(25 Credits)	Credit
COS 103	Shampoo/Rinses/Conditioners I	1
COS 110	Intro to Hair Coloring	2
COS 120	Intro to Hair Cutting	2
COS 130	Intro to Hair Styling	2
COS 140	Intro to Chemical Texture	1
NAT 110	Intro to Manicures & Pedicures	3
COS 160	Intro to Disinfection, Sanitation, & Safety	2
COS 121	Intermediate I: Hair Cutting	2
COS 131	Intermediate I: Hair Styling	2
COS 141	Intermediate I: Hair Cutting	1
COS 111	Intermediate I: Hair Coloring	2
COS 161	Intermediate I: Disinfection, Sanitation & Safety	1
COS 150	Laws, Rules and Regulations	1
COS 275	Cosmetology Preparation for State Board	3

Spring Semester	(25 Credits)	Credit
COS 203	Shampoo/Rinses/Conditioners II	1
NAT 111	Intermediate Manicures & Pedicures	2
COS 210	Intermediate II: Hair Coloring	2
COS 220	Intermediate II: Hair Cutting	2
COS 230	Intermediate II: Hair Styling	2
COS 240	Intermediate II: Chemical Texture	1
COS 260	Intermediate II: Disinfection, Sanitation & Safety	2
EST 110	Intro to Facials & Skin Care	3
EST 111	Intermediate Facials & Skin Care	2
EST 211	Facial Makeup	1
EST 212	Hair Removal	3
EST 230	Esthetician Preparation for State Board Exam	3
COS 261	Advanced Disinfection, Sanitation & Safety	1

Summer Semester	(25 Credits)	Credit
COS 211	Advanced Hair Coloring	2
COS 221	Advanced Hair Cutting	2
COS 231	Advanced Hair Styling	1
EST 210	Advanced Massage & Skin Care	2
COS 241	Advanced Chemical Texture	1
NAT 210	Advanced Manicures & Pedicures	2
NAT 211	Application of Artificial Nails	5
NAT 230	Nail Technician Preparation for State Board	3
COS 250	Mgmt, Ethics, Interpersonal Skills & Salesmanship	1
COS 279	Cosmetology Occupations	1

 

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Hair Stylist Certificate (50 credits - Start Fall)

This two-semester certificate program provides training in hair care. Instruction is provided in hair cutting, hair styling, hair coloring, and chemical textures services.

Fall Semester	(25 Credits)	Credit
COS 103	Shampoo/Rinses/Conditioners I	1
COS 110	Intro to Hair Coloring	2
COS 120	Intro to Hair Cutting	2
COS 130	Intro to Hair Styling	2
COS 140	Intro to Chemical Texture	1
COS 160	Intro to Disinfection, Sanitation, & Safety	2
COS 121	Intermediate I: Hair Cutting	2
COS 131	Intermediate I: Hair Styling	2
COS 141	Intermediate I: Hair Cutting	1
COS 111	Intermediate I: Hair Coloring	2
COS 161	Intermediate I: Disinfection, Sanitation & Safety	1
COS 260	Intermediate II: Disinfection, Sanitation & Safety	2
COS 150	Laws, Rules and Regulations	1
COS 250	Mgmt, Ethics, Interpersonal Skills & Salesmanship	1
COS 275	Cosmetology Preparation for State Board	3

Spring Semester	(25 Credits)	Credit
COS 203	Shampoo/Rinses/Conditioners II	1
COS 210	Intermediate II: Hair Coloring	2
COS 220	Intermediate II: Hair Cutting	2
COS 230	Intermediate II: Hair Styling	2
COS 240	Intermediate II: Chemical Texture	1
COS 211	Advanced Hair Coloring	2
COS 221	Advanced Hair Cutting	2
COS 231	Advanced Hair Styling	1
COS 261	Advanced Disinfection, Sanitation & Safety	1
COS 262	Advanced II: Disinfection, Sanitation & Safety	3
COS 275	Cosmetology Preparation for State Board	3
COS 241	Advanced Chemical Texture	1
COS 288	Cosmetology Practicum	4

 

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Nail Technician (20 credits- Summer Only)

This one-semester certificate program provides training in nail care. Instruction is provided in manicuring, pedicure, nail design extensions, and nail artistry.

Summer Semester	(20 Credits ~ Summer Only)	Credit
NAT 110	Intro to Manicures & Pedicures	3
NAT 111	Intermediate Manicures & Pedicures	2
NAT 210	Advanced Manicures & Pedicures	2
NAT 211	Application of Artificial Nails	5
COS 150	Laws, Rules & Regulations	1
COS 250	Mgmt, Ethics, Interpersonal Skills & Salesmanship	1
COS 160	Intro to Disinfection Sanitation & Safety	2
COS 161	Intermediate: Disinfection, Sanitation, & Safety	1
COS 260	Intermediate II: Disinfection, Sanitation, & Safety	2
COS 261	Advanced Disinfection, Sanitation, & Safety	1

 

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Esthetics (24 total credits)

Esthetician Courses are delivered two days per week and extend through Spring and Summer semester. Classes are held on Tuesday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Thursday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in both spring and summer semesters.

Spring Semester	(12 Credits)	Credit
EST 110	Intro to Facials & Skin Care	3
EST 111	Intermediate Facials & Skin Care	2
EST 211	Facial Makeup	1
EST 212	Hair Removal	3
COS 160	Intro to Disinfection, Sanitation, & Safety	2
COS 150	Laws, Rules and Regulations	1

Summer Semester	(12 Credits)	Credit
EST 210	Advanced Massage & Skin Care	2
COS 250	Mgmt, Ethics, Interpersonal Skills & Salesmanship	1
COS 261	Advanced Disinfection, Sanitation & Safety	1
COS 262	Advanced II: Disinfection, Sanitation & Safety	3
COS 260	Intermediate II: Disinfection, Sanitation & Safety	2
EST 230	Esthetician Preparation for State Board Exam	3
EST 290*	Professional Development/Continuing Education	3

*If student is already licensed as Cosmetologist or Esthetician or is looking for advanced training EST 290 would replace EST 230 in the Esthetician course plan.

EST 290 would be a two day training where students would receive equipment training on Day 1 and bring in three models on Day 2 and work with Micro Dermabrasion machine for state wide certification.

 

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