Cosmetology

One Year Technical Diploma

Program number: 315021

• Overview
• Admission
• Curriculum
• Outcomes
• Careers

Overview

Overview

The Cosmetology one-year 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 your Theory 1 class fee. Approximate value of the supply kit is $2,400.

Program Details

Madison College's Cosmetology program is offered full time and provides 1615 hours of training.  

Classes run Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Cosmetology classes may be offered at these Madison College campuses:

• Madison - Truax

Explore financial aid eligibility for this program.

All courses for this program are offered only in person.

Admission

Admission

To Apply

View the admission requirements for application deadlines, materials and requirements.

• Review the admission checklist to learn how to apply to a program or certificate at Madison College.
• 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 are admitted into your program, review the Start of Semester Checklist to prepare for your first day of classes at MATC. 

Questions?

Contact the Enrollment Center 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 2017-2018 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

31-502-321

Cosmetology Techniques 1

3 credits

31-502-322

Cosmetology Techniques 2

2 credits

31-502-340

Cosmetology Theory 1

5 credits

31-502-341

Cosmetology Theory 2

4 credits

Second Semester

31-502-323

Cosmetology Techniques 3

3 credits

31-502-324

Cosmetology Techniques 4

3 credits

31-502-325

Cosmetology Techniques 5

4 credits

31-502-342

Cosmetology Theory 3

4 credits

31-502-392

Cosmetology Sales and Advertising 1

1 credits

31-502-398

Cosmetology Client Relations

1 credits

Third Semester

31-502-326

Cosmetology Techniques 6

4 credits

31-502-327

Cosmetology Techniques 7

4 credits

31-502-328

Cosmetology Techniques 8

4 credits

31-502-393

Cosmetology Sales and Advertising 2

1 credits

31-502-343

Cosmetology Theory 4

3 credits

31-502-395

Cosmetology 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.

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