COSMETOLOGY INSTRUCTOR COURSE

Seward County Community College offers a highly structured cosmetology instructor course which is dedicated to educating and training licensed cosmetologists to take the Kansas board of Cosmetology written exam required to become a licensed cosmetology instructor. Enrollees must hold a current Kansas cosmetology license.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES -- Seward County Community College Cosmetology Instructor curriculum covers three areas of study. Hair - learn the latest techniques of cutting, styling, perming, color and more. Nails - manicuring, pedicuring, acrylics, tips, wraps and gels. Skin - facials, make-up, waxing and skin care. A licensed cosmetologist may choose to explore some of these career opportunities:

  • Hairstylist
  • Makeup Artist/Skin Care Consultant
  • Hair Colorist
  • Platform Artis
  • Salon or Spa Management/Owner
  • Chemical Technician

  • Cruise Ship Stylist
  • Photo Stylist
  • State Board Examiner/Employee
  • Manufacturer Representative/Sales Consultant
  • Product Educator

DEGREE OPTIONS -- Cosmetology is a 1,500 clock-hour (11 months) program that combines classroom and clinical instruction to train students in technical cosmetology skills, professional services and business and job-related skills. A student may earn a vocational certificate of completion or an Associate of Applied Science Degree with 19 additional credit hours.

ADVISING -- The cosmetology department instructors will advise and help with your course of study for the completion of a certificate or degree program. Feel free to contact the admissions office or the cosmetology department and schedule a visit to tour the Seward County Community College campus.

FACILITIES/EQUIPMENT -- Seward County Community College held opening ceremonies for the cosmetology school in July of 2001. The 6,000 sq. ft. building is located at the northwest corner of campus and is equipped with well-lit student, customer and designated handicapped parking. The cosmetology school's salon clinic has a comfortable reception area along with a large display of professional retail products. The clinic area includes 16 stylist work stations, 8 shampoo bowls, 10 hair dryers and a dispensary. The students receive training with Salon Iris software used to keep appointments, check out clients, keep inventory, and track student procedures. A second clinic area includes 4 pedicure chairs, 4 manicure tables, and a paraffin wax station for all nail services. The cosmetology school has the only ImagiNail machine in western Kansas. This machine will print nail art on the natural or artificial nail. This area is also used as a second classroom and is where the students use our client consultation Cyber Imaging computer system. The school has a separate room for facial and skin care and a separate area for waxing. Students have access to the equipped student break room and locker area.

CLUBS/ORGANIZATIONS -- Pivot Point Member School, National Cosmetology Association, OPI, Matrix and Redken

PROGRAM CONTACT -- Denice Paden, Instructor/Co-Coordinator, 620-417-1360 at denice.paden@sccc.edu or Sheila Scheib, Instructor/Co-Coordinator, 620-417-1359 at sheila.scheib@sccc.edu

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