Cosmetology

school of Service Professions

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Stephani Matweyew
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Davis Tech Salon & Spa

Program Summary

When Can I Start

(See Application Dates below)

Credits

33 Credit Hours

Time to Complete

14 months

Training Locations

Main Campus

Adult Student Costs | $6,339*

*Estimated: Includes Tuition, Fees and Course Materials. Some elective courses may have additional fees and/or materials that are not calculated in this summary.

High School Costs | $3,147

Tuition is free for high school students, however there are fees and materials that they may be responsible for at the beginning or during the program

  • NOTE: Textbook and material costs are based on Davis Tech’s bookstore prices at the time of publication and are subject to change. There are no charges associated with personal data collection and processes or verification of student identity.

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Program Outcomes

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Utah Job Outlook

Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists

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Program / Admission Details

Program Description
The Cosmetology program is designed to prepare students for employment in cosmetology, barbering, and hair design, as well as skin and nail care. This program prepares students for employment in a salon and/or to open a new salon or barbering business. Students in this program develop communication, professional behavior, and other core skills for working in this profession. Students work with guests in a well-equipped lab and perform these skills with the newest techniques, products, and equipment available in the industry. Students learn to communicate with customers, analyze skin, hair, and nails, and perform the duties of hair cutting, coloring, styling, chemical texture services, basic skin and nail care, and hair extension procedures.
Admission Requirements

This program is open to qualified high school and adult students who meet the following program requirements:

  • ADULT STUDENTS: Have a high school diploma or equivalent
  • HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS: Must be at least 16 years of age AND be in 12th grade and complete an application
  • Complete program placement assessments as noted below.
Admission Assessment Requirements

The following tests are required for this program:

Previous high school and/or college transcripts may waive some or all of the admission requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable in most cases.

To be considered for a potential assessment waiver:

  • High school applicants will have their high school transcript reviewed; in addition, they may also submit their ACT/SAT scores
  • Adult applicants may submit unofficial high school transcripts, if courses were taken in the last three years; unofficial college transcripts from a regionally accredited institution; or ACT/SAT scores, if taken within the last 3 years
  • Applicants with a Davis Tech Certificate of Completion at an equivalent assessment level or higher
  • Applicants with an associate degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution may submit a copy of their unofficial transcript of conferred degree

Documentation must be uploaded for an assessment waiver with program application or can be emailed to admissions@davistech.edu for review.

Credentials and Certifications
Davis Technical College Credentials
  • Davis Technical College Certificate of Program Completion
Available Licensing/Certifications
  • Cosmetology License (State of Utah)
Transfer Options

Following the completion of this Davis Tech program and after being admitted to the partner institution, your Davis Tech certificate of completion will be converted to as many as 30 credit hours toward an Associate of Applied Science at any Utah colleges and universities. Additional information can be found here.

Adult Application
  • Adult applications are open year-round; however, they do expire.
  • Adult applications open for HS seniors in January for post-graduation classes. Submit HS transcripts in lieu of a diploma.
High School Application
  • High school students have a specific window of time between January/February only, no exceptions
  • Application expires at the end of the student's school year
  • HS seniors must apply as adults for post-graduation classes. Submit HS transcripts in lieu of a diploma.
Application Review
  • These programs are highly competitive and have limited class sizes. Applications are scored, ranked, and placed based on a point system, completion timing, and availability
  • While preferences are considered, placement in a specific session is not guaranteed
  • Anatomy & Physiology on a high school transcript earns up to 3 bonus points based on grade earned, up to three years post-graduation, or college transcript indefinitely
Outcome
  • Cosmetology licensure includes (basic) Esthetics and Nail Tech
  • Licensed Cosmetologists are eligible to receive up to 600 hours of credit toward the Master Esthetician program

Classroom Hours

MONDAY
  • 8:00am – 3:00pm
  • 12:00pm – 6:00pm
  • 3:00pm – 9:00pm
TUESDAY
  • 8:00am – 3:00pm
  • 12:00pm – 6:00pm
  • 3:00pm – 9:00pm
WEDNESDAY
  • 8:00am – 3:00pm
  • 12:00pm – 6:00pm
  • 3:00pm – 9:00pm
THURSDAY
  • 8:00am – 3:00pm
  • 12:00pm – 6:00pm
  • 3:00pm – 9:00pm
FRIDAY
  • 8:00am – 3:00pm
  • 12:00pm – 6:00pm

Program Faculty

Faculty information can be found here.