Cosmetology Program

The cosmetology program at Shelton State Community College prepares students for a career as a barber, salon manager, skin care specialist, nail technician, esthetician, or cosmetology teacher. The program focuses on hair-style, cut and trim, as well as performing manicures, pedicures, and massage. Program courses include: hair cutting and styling, manicuring, pedicuring, facial treatments, shampooing, chemical applications, esthetics, shop management, sanitation and safety, customer service, and applicable professional and labor laws and regulations. Get more details below including other Alabama colleges that offer cosmetology program.

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Shelton State Community College

1501 Lapsley St, Dinkins Hall, Selma, AL

About
Shelton State Community College, located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, was founded in 1950, opening its doors in 1952 and originally known as Tuscaloosa Trade School. The school was renamed in 1954 to honor J.P. Shelton, a state legislator who had lobbied for the school. IN 1976 the school was renamed again, the time to Shelton State Technical College. In 1975 Brewer State Junior College opened a branch campus in Tuscaloosa, and Shelton State Community College was formed in 1979 through the merger of Shelton State and the branch campus of Brewer College. A third school, C. A. Fredd State Technical College was combined with Shelton State Community College in 1994, and a new campus was built three years later to house the addition. In 1997 the school was named the Alabama Community College of the Fine Arts reflecting its role in the arts and reaffirming its artistic mission alongside its other academic and career offerings.

Academics
Shelton State Community College offers a variety of programs that result in a certificate or degree, typically taking one to two years to complete, and allowing the student to choose the program that best reflects the students needs and goals. Academic transfer programs allow students to complete the first two years of a four year education, followed by the submission of an application to a four year college or university to complete one's bachelor's degree through additional study and the transfer of credits. Students should meet with a counselor to discuss a curriculum that best reflect the requirements necessary for the student's desired school or schools of transfer.

Technical and career programs provide specialized training and education in a specific field, allowing for the development of skills and abilities necessary for entry into the workforce as a qualified professional. Programs will have a mixture of classroom and practical courses, allowing for the application and strengthening of skills and techniques learned through theory in a simulated work environment. These programs are generally reflective of community needs, and are usually in high demand. Individuals who complete such a program will earn a degree or certificate which demonstrates competency and allows for entry level employment.

Programs offered include:

• Nursing
• Psychology
• Sociology
• Business
• Criminal Justice

Admissions and Financial Aid
Shelton State Community College is a public, two year, open enrollment institution, that allows any individual interested in enrollment to do so through the completion and submission of the application for admission and payment of tuition. Students should also supply previous transcripts and test scores, which may be used to lieu of a placement exam. Students should also participate in student orientation in order to familiarize themselves with campus life as well as meet with the counselor to discuss program enrollment and curriculum development.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships. Students in need of aid must complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the information from which will be used to determine a student's financial needs and aid program eligibility. Aid must be reapplied for prior to the start of each academic year and students may be chosen at random by the school to supply additional information to verify the accuracy of the FAFSA.

Career Options for Graduates

Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists

Description

Provide beauty services, such as shampooing, cutting, coloring, and styling hair, and massaging and treating scalp. May apply makeup, dress wigs, perform hair removal, and provide nail and skin care services.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 9.8% from 2014 to 2024

Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance

Description

Apply makeup to performers to reflect period, setting, and situation of their role.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, makeup artists, theatrical and performance employment is expected to grow at a rate of 19.2% from 2014 to 2024

Manicurists and Pedicurists

Description

Clean and shape customers' fingernails and toenails. May polish or decorate nails.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, manicurists and pedicurists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 10.3% from 2014 to 2024

Skincare Specialists

Description

Provide skincare treatments to face and body to enhance an individual's appearance. Includes electrologists and laser hair removal specialists.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, skincare specialists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 12.1% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).