Programs

All programs include Theory (classroom study and discussion), Practical (applying your knowledge by practicing your skills), and Clinic (working on clients in a salon-typesetting to use your skills in a learning process). All USCA & USMT programs prepare students to take the required state licensing exam (national licensing exam for massage therapy) in order to be employed in their chosen field.

Cosmetology
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Cosmetology
39-5012.00

Course Length:
Full Time - 1,500 clock hours, Part Time - 1,500 clock hours

Explore the latest styles and techniques of hair cutting and styling, skin care, make-up, nail care, haircolor, perming, ethnic hair design, as well as business management and building a clientele.

LLCC Credit Hours
Cosmetology graduates earn 30 college credit hours towards an associate degree at Lincoln Land Community College. Cosmetology students can use their LLCC college credits to pursue finishing an associate degree in General Education or Customized Applied Technology. LLCC college credit hours do not expire.

NACCAS reported annual outcomes for 2011

Scheduled to Graduate

Number of students scheduled to complete 153  

Completions

Number of students from item 1 who actually completed as of submission of Annual Report  9555% completion rate  

Eligible for Employment

Number of students who actually completed and were eligible for employment 98  

Placements

Number of eligible individuals employed in a field for which training period prepared them  8385% annual placement rate  

1st Time Exam Participants

Number of individuals who took the last required portion of the licensing exam for first time 84  

Licensure

Number of individuals who passed all portions of licensing exam by Report submission  7891% annual licensure rate  

Esthiology
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Esthiology
39-5094.00

Course Length:
Full Time - 750 clock hours

Along with skin care training that will include skin analysis, treatment and facial techniques, you will learn the skillful and artistic application of cosmetics, healthful and healing body treatments, facial and body waxing and business practice knowledge.

NACCAS reported annual outcomes for 2011

Scheduled to Graduate

Number of students scheduled to complete 10  

Completions

Number of students from item 1 who actually completed as of submission of Annual Report  989% completion rate  

Eligible for Employment

Number of students who actually completed and were eligible for employment 9  

Placements

Number of eligible individuals employed in a field for which training period prepared them  9100% annual placement rate  

1st Time Exam Participants

Number of individuals who took the last required portion of the licensing exam for first time 7  

Licensure

Number of individuals who passed all portions of licensing exam by Report submission  794% annual licensure rate  

Nail Technology
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Nail Technology
39-5092.00

Course Length:
Full Time - 350 clock hours, Part Time - 350 clock hours

Manicuring and pedicuring are just the beginning. You will also learn nail care, application of a variety of artificial nail systems, as well as basic nail art techniques and skills to help you develop a clientele that will lead to a successful career.

NACCAS reported annual outcomes for 2011

Scheduled to Graduate

Number of students scheduled to complete 19  

Completions

Number of students from item 1 who actually completed as of submission of Annual Report  1791% completion rate  

Eligible for Employment

Number of students who actually completed and were eligible for employment 17  

Placements

Number of eligible individuals employed in a field for which training period prepared them  1390% annual placement rate  

1st Time Exam Participants

Number of individuals who took the last required portion of the licensing exam for first time 13  

Licensure

Number of individuals who passed all portions of licensing exam by Report submission  1395% annual licensure rate  

Teacher Training
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500 hr. program
1000 hr. program

Teacher Training
25-1194.00

Course Length:
Between 500-1,000 clock hours

These courses are designed to prepare you to effectively pass along your professional skills and knowledge to future beauty professionals, with instruction in basic principles of teaching, psychology, business experience and supervised teaching experiences.

NACCAS reported annual outcomes for 2011

Scheduled to Graduate

Number of students scheduled to complete 9  

Completions

Number of students from item 1 who actually completed as of submission of Annual Report  7100% completion rate  

Eligible for Employment

Number of students who actually completed and were eligible for employment 6  

Placements

Number of eligible individuals employed in a field for which training period prepared them  6100% annual placement rate  

1st Time Exam Participants

Number of individuals who took the last required portion of the licensing exam for first time 4  

Licensure

Number of individuals who passed all portions of licensing exam by Report submission  4100% annual licensure rate  

Massage
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Massage Therapy
31-9011.00

Course Length:
Part Time - 600 clock hours

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NACCAS reported annual outcomes for 2011

Scheduled to Graduate

Number of students scheduled to complete 20  

Completions

Number of students from item 1 who actually completed as of submission of Annual Report  1578% completion rate  

Eligible for Employment

Number of students who actually completed and were eligible for employment 12  

Placements

Number of eligible individuals employed in a field for which training period prepared them  1071% annual placement rate  

1st Time Exam Participants

Number of individuals who took the last required portion of the licensing exam for first time 14  

Licensure

Number of individuals who passed all portions of licensing exam by Report submission  1282% annual licensure rate  

Continuing Education

We have partnered with 360training.com, a leader in online learning, to offer our alumni and other salon professionals a convenient resource for continuing education (CE). This self-paced, online program offers accredited license renewal packages as well as individual courses. It is important to note that only half of your CE hours can be completed with online coursework. To learn more, click here.

 

Did You Know?

All of the major personal appearance occupations are projected to post job growth stronger than the overall economy between 2008 and 2018. The number of skin care specialist jobs is projected to jump 51 percent, while hairdresser, hairstylist and cosmetologist positions are expected to increase by 31 percent.

- Professional Beauty Association's "Economic Snapshot of the Salon and Spa Industry," June 2011.

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