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Cosmetology

Cosmetology students are trained and prepared to take the South Carolina Cosmetology State Board Exam. Students work under the direct supervision of licensed instructors and are required to purchase a cosmetology kit. The kit contains items used in both levels of the program and is the property of the student. The kit must be paid for during the registration period. In addition to regular school days, cosmetology students are required to attain additional hours in order to get the required number of hours to take the state board exam. Upon completion of the course and passing the licensing exam, students will be registered cosmetologists in the state of South Carolina.

Job Opportunities Include:

Hair Designer
Image Consultant
Make-up Artist
Nail Technician
Platform Artist
Retail Specialist
Salon Owner
Session Stylist
Skin Care Specialist
Spa Owner

Curriculum

Cosmetology I-A

Grade: 11
Prerequisite: Completion of 10th Grade
Cosmetology I-A is a first semester course in a four-semester curriculum in which students acquire knowledge and skills in theory, practical applications of safety, professionalism, and cosmetology sciences. This class includes the study of anatomy, physiology, chemistry, hair care, hair design, hair cutting, and styling.

Cosmetology I-B

Grade: 11
Prerequisite: Completion of Cosmetology I-A
Cosmetology I-B is a second semester course in a four-semester curriculum during which students study hair care, properties of the hair and scalp, chemical texture services such as permanent waving, chemical relaxing, and hair color applications.

Cosmetology II-A

Grade: 12
Prerequisite: Cosmetology I-A, I-B, and 500 Required State Board Hours
Cosmetology II-A is a third semester course in a four-semester curriculum in which students will acquire an advanced level of knowledge and skills in all phases of Cosmetology and in pre-board exam.

Cosmetology II-B

Grade: 12
Prerequisite: Cosmetology II-A
Cosmetology II-B is the final course in the program in which seniors will aquire an advanced level of knowledge in safety practices, and the business side of cosmetology. The curriculum emphasizes skills in gaining employment and managing a salon. The students will prepare for the South Carolina Cosmetology state board exam. The state board exam is the final exam for the class and is required that the students take the exam after completion of the two year program.

TITLE IX STATEMENT – Swofford does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, age, color, creed, handicap, religion or veteran status in the provision of educational opportunities or employment opportunities and benefits in compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendment Act of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1972. Title IX and Section 504 coordinators may be reached through: District One office (121 Wheeler St., Campobello, SC 29322 – Phone 864 472 2846. Title IX – Dr. Trish Beason, Section 504- Harrison Goodwin); or District Two office (4606 Parris Bridge Rd., Boiling Springs, SC 29316 – phone – 864 578 0128. Title IX – Dr. Nancy Turner, Section 504 Dr. Nancy Turner).