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Cosmetologist Program

Program Overview

The objective of this program is to prepare high-school students to pass the Oklahoma State Board of Cosmetology License Examination.  This program is not available for adult students. Students must complete 1,000 hours of training during their junior and senior years and receive a high school diploma to be eligible to take the state board exam.  Good attendance and grades are a must!
 

What You'll Learn

  • Career Readiness
  • Floral Design
  • Floriculture Production
  • Greenhouse Management
  • Greenhouse Operations
  • Horticulture Business Management
  • Horticulture Operations
  • Landscape Design
  • Landscape Installation
  • Workforce Staging 1
  • Workforce Staging 2
 

Certifications and Licenses

Licensed Cosmetologist  – Oklahoma State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering (OSBCB)

*Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education
 

Career Opportunities 

  • Chemical Texturizing Treatments - Public
  • Cosmetology Theory - Public
  • Facial (Skin Care Training) – Public
  • Hair Color and Other Color Treatments – Public
  • Hair Cutting and Shaping – Public
  • Hairstyling - Public
  • Manicure/Pedicure - Public
  • Professional Development, Management, and Exam Review, etc. - Public
  • Scalp Treatments and Shampoo/Conditioning Treatments - Public
 

For more information on occupations go to www.onetonline.org.

Leadership Opportunities

Career Technical Student Organization (CTSO) SkillsUSA
 

Enrollment Information

Who Can Enroll

High school juniors only

Program Length

This program is designed to be completed in 2 years (1000 instructional hours).

Tuition and Cost

$2.50 per credit hour X 1000 hours = $2,500

Financial Assistance

In-district* students under the age of 22 will be awarded the next step scholarship for students in good standing, which covers tuition and all full-time programs except Practical Nursing and Lineworker Technology.

*In-district schools include: Blanchard, Bridge Creek, Dibble, Elmore City-Pernell, Lexington, Lindsay, Little Axe, Maysville, Newcastle, Noble, Paoli, Pauls Valley, Purcell, Stratford, Wanette, Washington, Wayne, Whitebead (PK-8) and Wynewood.
 
All financial assistance opportunities can be found on our Financial Aid webpage.

Class Schedule

Morning Session – 8:10 AM– 11:10 AM
Afternoon Session – 12:45 AM – 3:45 PM

Transportation Services

  • High school students: Transportation is provided from your high school to MidAmerica for both morning and afternoon classes. Buses will also take you back to your high school. 
  • Home school, EPIC, and adult students: Transportation is provided from your local high school for both morning and afternoon classes. Buses will also take you back to your high school. 
Route times depend on the location of your high school. Click here for more detailed route times.
 

How to Apply

Applications are not posted online (except Lineworker Technology and Practical Nursing).
High school students should contact their counselors and adult students should contact the MATC Admission Coordinators.

Accreditation

OSBCTE (Oklahoma State Board of Career & Technology Education
OSBCB (Oklahoma State Board of Cosmetology  and Barbering)