Licensed Cosmetology
Overview
Students in the Licensed Cosmetology program study topics such as safety, history, careers, professionalism, infection control, chemistry, PA state cosmetology law, salon business, and anatomy and physiology. In addition, students are training in hair care skills such as shampooing, hair cutting, styling, braiding, perming, relaxing, coloring, foiling, extensions, and up-dos. Instruction also includes the care of hands, nails, feet, toes, and skin. Makeup artistry is also part of the curriculum. Students practice their skills on mannequins, practice hands, or people. During their junior and senior year, students participate in clinical experience by demonstrating services on customers at the Spartan Spa cosmetology clinic. Upon completion of 1,250 hours of training, a transcript of 75% of higher in the course, and an official criminal record history check, students are able to take the State Board Examination, which is required for licensing.
Possible Certifications
Barbicide Certification
S/P2 Cosmetology
Nail Technology License
Cosmetology Teacher License
Cosmetologist License
Human Trafficking Awareness Certification
Infection Control Communications
S/P2 Ethics & You in the Cosmetology Industry
S/P2 Time For Team Huddle
First Aid
Domestic Violence Awareness
Potential Career Opportunities
What to Expect
This is a standalone program that does not rotate with any other programs. Students accepted into it will take Licensed Cosmetology courses during all four years at York Tech, with the exception being students who participate in a co-op opportunity during their senior year.
Uniform
Students at York Tech are required to wear a uniform at all times. While in their shop classes, they must wear the uniform designated by the program instructor. At all other times, students may wear their shop uniform OR York Tech apparel, which is sold through the School Store and the Fan Shop. Please review the Student Handbook for a full explanation of the dress code.
The specific uniform requirements for Licensed Cosmetology can be viewed below. All items that are hyperlinked must be purchased from the online store associated with the link. Items not hyperlinked may be purchased from any retailer, unless noted otherwise.
Required Items
Shop classes
Solid black jeans, khakis, Dickies, or capris
Black shoes
Cosmetology smock (level III and IV students only)
Cosmetology kit (new kit purchased each year through instructor)
Social security number or federal ID number (required for PA State Board of Cosmetology)
Level III and IV students must submit an official criminal history record information check with application for licensure
Academic classes
Shop uniform, York Tech apparel, or Fan Shop apparel*
Pants or trousers
Optional Items
Clear or mesh backpack
*Some items sold in the Fan Shop, such as hats, may not be worn during school. Please review the Student Handbook for a full explanation of the dress code.