Department Chair: Cosmetology
Department Chair: Esthetics, Manicuring/Nail Technology, Natural Hair Care
Cosmetology
Courses
The Cosmetology curriculum is designed to provide competency-based knowledge, scientific/artistic principles, and hands-on fundamentals associated with the cosmetology industry. The curriculum provides a simulated salon environment which enables students to develop manipulative skills.
Course work includes instruction in all phases of:
- Business and Computer Principles
- Chemical Processes
- Hair Design
- Multicultural Practices
- Nail Care
- Other Selected Topics
- Product Knowledge
- Professional Imaging
- Skin Care
Career Paths
Graduates should qualify to sit for the State Board of Cosmetic Arts examination. Upon successfully passing the State Board exam, graduates will be issued a license. Employment is available in beauty salons and related businesses.
Uniforms
The process to order and receive your uniform can take up to eight weeks. Students that have uniform requirements for their program of study can place an order in one of the following ways:
Cash, Check, or Credit/Debit Card
If you are paying for your order out of pocket, you can purchase your supplies directly at Castle Uniforms. You will be required to pay 50% of your total up front.
Financial Aid Orders
To begin your order, you must first go to Castle Uniforms to be fitted. Your order will the be emailed to the FTCC bookstore. Before your order can be further processed, you must:
- Fill out a Student Information Sheet
- Read and Agree to Order Placement Terms
These documents are available in the bookstore, or can be requested at bookstore@faytechcc.edu
All customized items (anything with the FTCC logo or your name embroidered) can be paid by cash, check, or debit/credit card. The remaining balance of your order can be charged to financial aid.
Note: You can choose to charge your entire order to financial aid, but it cannot be placed until the first day of financial aid charging, which is approximately ten days before the start of classes. This means you will not receive your order before classes begin.
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At FTCC you can earn a degree, diploma, or certificate in Cosmetology. Apply Now!
Associate Degree
Cosmetology Associate Degree (A55140)
Program Length: 5 Semesters
Prerequisite: High School Diploma & Placement Test Equivalent
Eligible for Financial Aid
Award: Associate in Applied Science
Diploma
Cosmetology Diploma (D55140)
Program Length: 4 Semesters
Prerequisite: High School Diploma & Placement Test Equivalent
Eligible for Financial Aid
Award: Diploma
Certificate
Cosmetology Certificate (C55140C1)
Program Length: 4 Semesters
Prerequisite: High School Diploma & Placement Test Equivalent
Not Eligible for Financial Aid
Award: Certificate
Programs at Fayetteville Technical Community College that prepare students for professional licensure are designed to prepare a student to apply for applicable licensure in North Carolina. FTCC is required to make the following disclosure with respect to professional licensure outside the state of North Carolina. Please see the chart for Cosmetology information.
Salon Services Price List
To see a list of pricing for all salon services, click the Salon Services Price List button below.
Cosmetology Instructor
Courses
The Cosmetology Instructor curriculum provides a course of study for learning the skills needed to teach the theory and practice of cosmetology as required by the North Carolina Board of Cosmetic Arts. Course work includes requirements for becoming an instructor, introduction to teaching theory, methods and aids, practice teaching, and development of evaluation instruments.
Career Paths
Graduates should qualify to sit for the State Board of Cosmetic Arts examination. Upon successfully passing the State Board exam, graduates of the program may be employed as cosmetology instructors in public or private education and business.
Certificate
Cosmetology Instructor Certificate Program (C55160)
Program Length: 2 Semesters
Prerequisite: High School Diploma, Cosmetology License, & Placement Test
Award: Certificate
Programs at Fayetteville Technical Community College that prepare students for professional licensure are designed to prepare a student to apply for applicable licensure in North Carolina. FTCC is required to make the following disclosure with respect to professional licensure outside the state of North Carolina. Please see the chart for Cosmetology information.
Continuing Education
Continuing Education
Cosmetology I – Spanish
Fayetteville Technical Community College is now offering Cosmetology through Continuing Education! In Part I of the program students will be introduced to basic and intermediate cosmetology concepts and salon services. This will include sanitation, scalp treatments, safety, haircutting, color, design, and many more related topics.
With successful completion of this two-part, 1500+ hour course, students will be able to take the NC Cosmetic Arts State Board exam to become licensed. Students will be responsible for the additional cost of textbooks, esthetician kit, and uniforms.
Course Fee: $180
Contact:
910-678-8463
*Ask about scholarships
Cosmetología I – español
¡Fayetteville Technical Community College ahora está ofreciendo cosmetología a través de la educación continua! En la Parte I del programa, los estudiantes serán introducidos a los conceptos básicos e intermedios de cosmetología y servicios de salón. Esto incluirá saneamiento, tratamientos para el cuero cabelludo, seguridad, corte de cabello, color, diseño y muchos más temas relacionados.
Con la finalización exitosa de este curso de dos partes y más de 1500 horas, los estudiantes podrán tomar el examen de la Junta Estatal de Artes Cosméticas de Carolina del Norte para obtener la licencia. Los estudiantes serán responsables del costo adicional de los libros de texto, el esteticista y los uniformes.
Costo del curso: $ 180
Contacto:
910-678-8463
* Consultar sobre becas.
Los programas en Fayetteville Technical Community College que preparan a los estudiantes para obtener una licencia profesional están diseñados para preparar a un estudiante para solicitar la licencia correspondiente en Carolina del Norte. Se requiere que FTCC realice la siguiente divulgación con respecto a la licencia profesional fuera del estado de Carolina del Norte. Consulte la tabla para obtener información sobre cosmetología.