Cosmetic Arts & Sciences

There are tremendous career opportunities for students in cosmetology. Skin care, nail care and other specialty areas are growth areas today. Students enrolled in the Cosmetic Arts & Sciences Academy Program receive specialized training in many of today’s most sought after career fields. While enrolled in the Cosmetology Program, students are awarded the opportunity of preparing for the North Carolina Board of Cosmetic Arts Licensing Examination.

1200 hours qualify the student to take the North Carolina Board of Cosmetic Arts Licensing Examination after which the student must complete a six (6) month apprenticeship. 1500 hours qualify the student to take the Licensing Examination with no apprenticeship requirement. In Cosmetology II, students practice the skills learned by working with customers in the clinic. Approximately 75% of the time in the class is devoted to clinic work. Students who complete all requirements are expected to take the North Carolina State Board of Cosmetic Licensing Examination. Students will also be required to provide their own transportation.

Due to the large hour requirement, students are required to attend this academy on an extended day for each school day for the duration of their junior and senior years. Students can earn up to 8 credits towards graduation. The course is for two periods all year, and four credits are earned upon successful completion each school year.