See list of Department Chairs on the Personnel page.
Program Description
The Cosmetology program prepares students for job entry skills, customer communication, and shop procedures. Instruction includes professional ethics, bacteriology, shampoo and rinses, color theory, hair coloring techniques, permanent waving, hairstyling, hair cutting, manicures, pedicures, facials, makeup, OSHA regulations, sanitation, safety and Colorado laws. Clinical practice involves working on the public under supervision and parallels, as close as possible, actual shop procedures in order to prepare students for working in the field.
The Cosmetology program has a selective admissions process. The program application and requirements are available in the Health & Public Safety Division office or at Pueblo Community College Cosmetology from Nov to June 1 (check with department after June 1). All Health & Public Safety programs have essential functions to help you be successful in the program and career.
Note: You must undergo a background check and drug screen before we can officially admit you into the program. Not meeting the criteria specific to the Cosmetology program may prohibit entrance into the program and/or eligibility to sit for licensure exams.
Apply to Cosmetology program by June 1
(If after June 1 contact the department chair for application)
Program Courses
Once you have applied and been accepted to the cosmetology program, you will be registered by the department into the courses listed below per semester.
All cosmetology core courses require program admission.