Program Overview
The Certificate of Proficiency in Hair Care is designed to provide cosmetology students certificates of achievement along the path to licensure. This course of study instructs students in basic theory and lab services and in the theories and principles of Cosmetology arts and sciences.
The Cosmetology program is licensed by the Cosmetology Section of the Arkansas Department of Health and teaches students all that is required to successfully pass the National Cosmetology licensure exam, opening the door to a rewarding and dynamic career in the beauty industry. Cosmetologists provide beauty services that include caring for the condition of hair, skin, and nails. The cosmetology industry employs personal appearance workers including hair stylist assistants, cosmetologists, estheticians, makeup artists, manicurists, and pedicurists.
ACTS Course Numbers
The Arkansas Course Transfer System (ACTS) contains information about the transferability of courses within Arkansas public colleges and universities. Students are guaranteed the transfer of applicable credits and equitable treatment in the application of credits for admissions and degree requirements. Go to https://adhe.edu/students-parents/transfer-info-for-students for more information.
Degree Requirements
- This program requires successful completion of 13 credit hours
- A minimum 2.00 cumulative grade-point average required for graduation
- Satisfaction of all financial obligations due to the college is required for graduation