Break into the beauty business or take your salon skills to the next level.
What is Cosmetology?
The Cosmetology program offers comprehensive training in the study and application of beauty treatment. We offer students the technical skills and valuable life lessons that enable them to be successful in a fast-paced, consumer-driven industry.
Students in the program are required to receive at least 1,500 hours of instruction. The program incorporates individual instruction with group learning activities. Students attend theory classes and participate in hands-on training in the laboratory.
SCC’s Cosmetology program also has a loyal clientele of customers who give students ample opportunity to practice and perfect the skills needed for an exciting career.
Getting Started
What are my degree, diploma, and certificate options?
| Course | Credit hours |
|---|---|
| COS 114 - Cosmetology I | 14 |
| Total credits | 14 |
| Course | Credit hours |
|---|---|
| COS 116 - Cosmetology II | 14 |
| Total credits | 14 |
| Course | Credit hours |
|---|---|
| COS 218 - Cosmetology III | 14 |
| Total credits | 14 |
| Course | Credit hours |
|---|---|
| COS 222 - Cosmetology Review | 6 |
| Total credits | 6 |
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Written Communication, Oral Communication, Heritage, or Humanities | 3 |
| Social, Behavioral, Natural Science or Quantitative Reasoning |
3 |
| KCTCS approved Digital Literacy | 3 |
| Total credits | 9 |
Total credits for diploma: 57
For Federal Title IV Financial Aid awarding, the diploma program is awarded using the Standard Academic Year (SAY) awarding procedures. Please see the Financial Aid Office for more details.
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| COS 114 - Cosmetology I | 14 |
| Total credits | 14 |
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| COS 116 - Cosmetology II | 14 |
| Total credits | 14 |
| Course | Credit hours |
|---|---|
| COS 218 - Cosmetology III |
14 |
| Total credits |
14 |
| Course | Credit hours |
|---|---|
| COS 222 - Cosmetology Review | 6 |
| Total credits | 6 |
Total credits for certificate: 48
For Federal Title IV Financial Aid awarding, the certificate program is delivered in non-standard terms. Eligible students will be awarded Federal Pell Grant using the Pell Grant Formula 3. Federal Direct Loans will be awarded using the Borrower Based Award Year 3 (BBAY3) awarding method. Please see the Financial Aid Office for more details.
How Do I Pay For This?
Worry no more. With the lowest tuition in Kentucky, financial aid options, and a helping hand to guide you through the application process, SCC has you covered. SCC will help you reach your goals at a price that won't break the bank.
What Else Do I Need to Know?
Additional Information
Length of Program
You can earn an associate in applied science degree in two years if you maintain full-time status.
This information should not be considered a substitute for the KCTCS Catalog. You should always choose classes in collaboration with your faculty advisor to ensure that you meet all degree requirements.
