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Allied Health and Cosmetology

Program Description

Southern Arkansas University Tech’s Cosmetology program allows students to earn a technical certificate and complete the required number of clock hours to sit for the Arkansas State Board of Cosmetology license exam. Students will learn the basic cosmetology skills as set by the Arkansas State Board of Cosmetology. The training to become a licensed cosmetologist includes haircutting, coloring, perming, styling, manicuring, pedicuring and facials as well as cosmetics. In addition, students learn about salon development and will develop a professional portfolio. Students practice the skills learned in a model salon/lab setting. Once all courses are passed, the student will be prepared to take the National Cosmetology Theory Examination.

Program Goals

  1. Able to pass state board examinations.
  2. Able to perform skills in the areas of hair cutting, hair styling, hair coloring, skin care, make-up application, manicuring, and pedicuring.
  3. Able to specialize in hair cutting, hair styling, hair coloring, skin care, make-up application, manicuring, and pedicuring.
  4. Able to communicate effectively with colleagues, supervisors, and guests.
  5. Able to project professionalism.
  6. Able to perform basic analytical skills to be able to advise clients on total look concepts.
  7. Able to apply academic learning, technical information and related matter to assure sound judgements, decisions and procedures.

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

PLO 1. Demonstrate competency levels to qualify for state license exam.
PLO 2. Communicate effectively both verbally and non-verbally.
PLO 3. Engage and take responsibility as active learners and critical thinkers.
PLO 4. Demonstrate customer service skills, self-growth, and personal development.
PLO 5. Perform salon business such as front desk operations, dispensary inventory, resume building and interviewing skills, and self-marketing.
PLO 6. Perform hair care services for all types of hair including hair analysis, hair cutting, hairstyling, hair coloring and lightening, permanent waving and chemical relaxing
PLO 7. Perform natural nail services including manicuring and pedicuring.
PLO 8. Perform basic skin care services including skin analysis, facials, makeup application and superfluous hair removal.
PLO 9. To have the knowledge of decontamination control, public hygiene and special sanitation procedures used for the protection of the client and future professional.