The purpose of this course is to teach students the theory and practical skills required to earn a cosmetology license. In Addition, this course will present students with a pathway to enter the workforce in the field of Cosmetology.

The course content is dictated by the Virginia State Board of Cosmetology.

The laws, safety practices, and sanitary procedures are taught and adhered to throughout the cosmetology training.

The student will develop basic cosmetology manipulative skills through laboratory practice.

The student will have access to the required academic knowledge needed to apply appropriate theory to the field and practice of Cosmetology.

Develop the technical skills required for future entry-level positions in the cosmetology field.

Be instructed on how to present themselves as a professional in appearance, performance, and attitude.

Develop, learn and practice proper customer service skills with instructors, fellow students, clients, and future employers.

Develop, learn and practice proper safety and sanitation practices.

Be exposed to many careers related to the cosmetology field.

Learn about appropriate principles of electricity, anatomy, physiology, bacteriology, infection control, chemistry, and basic mathematics as applied to the cosmetology industry.

Have the option to enroll in a variety of programs required for Cosmetology licensure regardless of the progress of their career path.

VCOC has an open entrance policy.

Students must be at least 16 years of age and submit an enrollment application.

Students must provide a current state issued photo ID at time of registration

VCOC does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, religion, age, or national origin.

VCOC will only Accept transfer students who have Completed Virginia State approved Classroom/ Online Theory.

Students who have withdrawn from VCOC in good standing may apply for readmission after waiting a minimum 60-day period.

After three (3) years of being withdrawn from the program, re-enrolling students will not be eligible for any previous credit.

Previous credit earned during the initial enrollment is not guaranteed. If the re-enrolling student re-enrolls within the below timeframes, they may receive the applicable credit.

Timeframes are based on the time between the student’s last day of attendance of their initial enrollment and the date of the re-enrollment: Less than 3 years – 100% of hours & performances awarded o After 3 years - no credit will be awarded.

A deposit of $300.00 or 10% of the total re-entry costs may be required prior to Re-enrollment.

The re-enrolling students will enter at the same level of progress they were making when they withdrew, according to their most recent Satisfactory Academic Progress determination before withdrawal.

500-1000 hours

Phase 1- Enrollment

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