Cosmetology

Cosmetology students earn 1,500 hours of training which qualifies them to take the Maryland State Cosmetology Examination.

Program Skills & Certifications:

• Life skills, communication skills, and presentation of a professional image

• Sciences which deal with bacteriology, infection control, anatomy and physiology, as well as chemistry and electricity

• Hair properties, hair design, shampooing, haircutting, hair styling, braiding and extensions, wigs and hair enhancements, chemical texture services, and hair coloring

• Histology of the skin, hair removal, facials, and facial makeup

• Nail structure and growth, manicuring and pedicuring, and advanced nail techniques, artificial nail application and nail art

• Salon business skills as well as seeking employment and on-the-job skills

• State board preparation—a minimum of 1,500 hours are required

• Earn 350 hours in the senior year through the work-study program in a licensed salon, under the supervision of a licensed senior cosmetologist

• The purchase of a kit containing all equipment, books, and a uniform is required in the 9th grade program. These items will be used to complete the students education as well as sit for the state exam

• Seniors must complete 350 hours in a licensed salon under the supervision of a licensed senior cosmetologist to complete the course requirements and take the state exam.

• Students sit for the exam at the completion of the 1,500 hour program and become licensed in their senior year

• The State of Maryland is now under the international board which allows the licensed cosmetologist to practice in any state by transferring their license

• Lecture, demonstration, and continual practice is used throughout the students’ training

Internships:

Work-study in a licensed salon, under the supervision of a licensed senior cosmetologist for the last 350 hours during 12th grade.

Content Area 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade

English English 9 English 10

English 11OR

AP English Language & Composition

English 12OR

AP English Literature & Composition

Math

Algebra I Algebra II Std Geometry

Trigonometry w/Algebra

ORPre-College Math

Honors Algebra IIGT Geometry

ORHonors Geometry

GT Pre-CalculusOR

Hon Trig/Analyt Geo & Hon College

AlgebraOR Hon Trig/Analyt

Geo

AP Calculus ABOR

Hon CalculusOR

Hon College AlgebraOR

AP Statistics

GT Geometry

GT Pre-calculusOR

Hon Trig/Analyt Geo & Hon College

AlgebraOR

Hon Trig/Analyt Geo

AP Calculus ABOR

Hon CalculusOR

Hon College Algebra

AP Calculus BCOR

AP Calculus ABOR

Hon CalculusOR

AP Statistics

Science Biology Chemistry Physics Science Elective

Social Studies American Government

World HistoryOR

AP World History

US HistoryOR

AP US History

EPI (.5 cr)OR

AP Economics

Graduation Requirements

Physical Education(1 cr)

Introduction to Engineering &

Technology Concepts (1 cr)

Fine Arts (1 cr) Health (.5 cr)

Completer Classes

Cosmetology 1(1 cr)

Cosmetology 2(1 cr)

Cosmetology 3

(1 cr)

Cosmetology 4 Hon(1 cr)

Cosmetology 5 Hon(1 cr)

Cosmetology 6 Hon(1 cr)

Cosmetology 7 Hon(1 cr)

Capstone Experience

Paid Internship/Unpaid Internship

ORConcurrent Enrollment

ORAP Classes at Western Tech

Foreign Language/ Electives

Foreign Language Foreign LanguageForeign Lang.

ORElective

Application can be obtained here: http://www.bcps.org/offices/omp

Cosmetology