Shawnee Community College
Certificate (One-Year) in COSMETOLOGY

Ullin, USA

DEGREE TYPE

Certificate

DURATION

LANGUAGES

English

PACE

Full time

APPLICATION DEADLINE

EARLIEST START DATE

Sep 2026

STUDY FORMAT

On-Campus

Key Summary

About: The Certificate (One-Year) in Cosmetology program equips students with essential skills in beauty and personal care. You'll learn various techniques in hair, skin, and nail care, ensuring you’re ready for the beauty industry upon graduation. The program emphasizes hands-on training and theoretical knowledge to prepare you for practical applications in real-world scenarios.

Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue careers as cosmetologists, hairstylists, or beauty consultants. Other opportunities include working in salons, spas, or even starting your own beauty business. The skills gained can also lead to roles in makeup artistry or beauty product sales.

This certificate program is designed to provide Cosmetology students with the necessary knowledge and skills required by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulations for licensure. A minimum of 1500 contact hours and 40 semester hours of college credit are required to complete this program.

Upon successfully completing the Cosmetology program, students will be required to pass the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulations Cosmetology Examination for licensure.

Possible Career Opportunities: Cosmetologist, Hairstylist, Hair Stylist, Hairdresser Barber Stylist, Hair Dresser, Manager Stylist, Nail Technician.

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