Program Requirements
Cosmetology D55140
The Cosmetology curriculum is designed to provide competency-based knowledge, scientific/artistic principles, and hands-on fundamentals associated with the cosmetology industry. Upon completion the student will be awarded the Diploma. Below is a list of required courses in the Cosmetology curriculum.
Required Courses
Other Major Courses
General Education Courses
Cosmetology students enrolled in the course have two choices.
- Upon completion of requirements the student will apply for Apprentice Certificate of Registration with 1200 hours and services to the North Carolina State Board of Cosmetic Art.
- The second choice is to complete a total of 1500 hours and complete the requirements to apply for a Cosmetology Certificate of Registration to the North Carolina State Board of Cosmetic Art.
Upon passing the 1500 hour examination you may enter the field as a Cosmetologist working without supervision. If the student chooses to take the 1200 hour exam upon passing they must work as an Apprentice under the supervision of a licensed Cosmetologist to complete 6 months of training or remain in school for an additional 300 hours.
For additional program information including course descriptions,
please see Cosmotology in the RCC Catalog.
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