Cosmetology

One Year Technical Diploma

Program number: 315021

• Overview
• Admission
• Curriculum
• Outcomes
• Careers

Overview

Overview

The Cosmetology technical diploma program at Madison College will train you in all things cosmetology, including barbering, nails, and aesthetics. After completing the program, you will be ready to apply for your cosmetology practitioners license. 

As a student, you will receive a kit that includes all equipment and supplies needed to complete this program as a part of a class fee.

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Program Details

Madison College's Cosmetology students attend class full-time during the day, Monday through Friday.

Cosmetology classes may be offered at these Madison College campuses:

• Madison - Truax

Explore financial aid eligibility for this program.

Some of the courses for this program may be available online.

Admission

Admission

To Apply

• View the admission requirements for application deadlines, materials and requirements.
   
• Attend an Academic Information Session to get started in the admission process.
   
• Visit MATC to learn more about the Madison College experience including campus tours and program open houses.

After Acceptance

Once you have been admitted into your program, review the Next Steps after Program Acceptance.

Questions?

Contact Enrollment Services at EnrollmentServices@madisoncollege.edu or (608) 246-6210.

Curriculum

Curriculum

Prospective program students, the information below reflects the basic requirements for students admitted for the 2019-2020 academic year. To learn more about Madison College, visit us.

Current program students (including newly admitted), go directly to your Degree Progress Report (also referred to as an Advising Report or Academic Requirements) to view:

• Progress toward your specific requirements
• Alternative (in lieu of) courses to meet specific requirements

If you have questions after reviewing your report, please see Advising Services.

Prior to start of program

10-502-330

Making the Cut

1 credits

First Semester

31-502-351

Salon Services 1

2 credits

31-502-352

Salon Services 2

2 credits

31-502-331

Basic Hair Color

4 credits

31-502-332

Haircutting Concepts

4 credits

31-502-333

Nail Technology

2 credits

31-502-334

Cosmetology Science

1 credits

31-502-397

Basic Hair Design

2 credits

Second Semester

31-502-353

Salon Services 3

3 credits

31-502-354

Salon Services 4

4 credits

31-502-329

Hair Lightening Techniques

1 credits

31-502-335

Aesthetic & Makeup Artistry

2 credits

31-502-336

Long Hair Design

1 credits

31-502-392

Sales and Advertising

1 credits

31-502-396

Advanced Haircutting

1 credits

31-502-398

Client Relations

1 credits

Third Semester

31-502-355

Salon Services 5

4 credits

31-502-356

Salon Services 6

4 credits

31-502-357

Salon Services 7

4 credits

31-502-344

Industry Trends

1 credits

31-502-337

Chemical Texturizing

2 credits

31-502-393

Salon Marketing

1 credits

31-502-395

State Board Review

1 credits

Outcomes

Outcomes

After completing the Cosmetology program at Madison Area Technical College, you will be able to:

• Apply safety and sanitation procedures.
• Adhere to the current Wisconsin administrative codes and statutes for cosmetology.
• Demonstrate interpersonal skills for success.
• Perform haircutting services.
• Perform shampoo services.
• Perform skin care services.
• Perform texture services.
• Perform hair color services.
• Demonstrate hairstyling and finishing techniques.
• Perform nail services.
• Develop strategies to market products and services.

 

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Careers

Careers

Employers throughout Madison consider Madison College's Cosmetology graduates top candidates.

Graduates from this one-year technical diploma program are ready for a range of professional positions in the field of cosmetology, including:  

• Cosmetologist
• Hair/Makeup Stylist for theater and film
• Manicurist
• Esthetician
• Platform Artist
• Educational Director for a salon or manufacturer

Find open jobs in this industry on Wisconsin TechConnect^tm. Registration Required.

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• Estimated Program Cost
  # of Credits for Completion

  48

  Tuition

  $6441.60

  Materials/Supplemental Costs

  $924.00

  Other Costs

  $0.00

  Total Program Costs:

  $7365.60