Cosmetology program grooms students for success

Students looking to be successful in the field of cosmetology often leave school with the skills to do just that, 然而, it's important for them to build up their entrepreneurial skills as well. At 帕洛阿尔托学院, the cosmetology program gives students the ability to do just that.

Students not only have the chance to earn a certificate in the program, but also have the opportunity to earn an Associate of Applied Science, 所有这些都以可承受的成本进行. By earning an associate degree, students will have the opportunity to take the next step and pursue a bachelor's degree.

"By providing the option of obtaining an associate degree, we're giving more value to the field of cosmetology because that hasn't been a viable option in [圣安东尼奥],莉迪亚·汉纳维说, academic director for the cosmetology program. "There are other community colleges that offer cosmetology, but in 圣安东尼奥 that didn't exist. We're the first community college in 圣安东尼奥 that's offering the opportunity to obtain an associate degree."

The cosmetology program provides students with the skills needed to excel in the ever-changing beauty industry by allowing them to study one of two tracks: esthetics (skin) and operator (hair and nails). Students who choose to study esthetics will learn all about the discipline while having the opportunity to perform advanced skin care services. Students who choose the operator track will demonstrate knowledge related to haircutting, as well as hair coloring techniques, 突出了, 和扫除, 在其他技能中.

Students must also pass the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation Cosmetology Licensing Examinations in order to practice in Texas, which will afford them the opportunity to directly enter the workforce when they finish their degree plan.

"It's an excellent option for those individuals that plan to someday have their own business,汉纳威说。. "You have to know about business management, 商业原则, so that when they're out there, they're successful business owners. We want to provide that knowledge to them."

Students in the program are given the opportunity to learn in a way that goes further than a typical classroom. Through hands-on instructions, the 美容学习工作室 serves as an operating salon where patrons can get salon-quality services like hair cuts and styles, 修指甲, 足疗, 和更多的. 这对每个人都是双赢的, as the patrons get high-quality service for reduced prices, while students get hands-on experience.

Hannawi said recent cosmetology graduates have already taken their licensing exams, and the results show these opportunities are paying off.

"[The students are] passing with flying colors,汉纳威说。. "That speaks to the knowledge and training that they received here in our program and through our labs."

Prospective students interested in pursuing a career in beauty and wellness are encouraged to apply for the upcoming Fall semester. Students can contact the Welcome Center at 210-486-3100 to set up an appointment with an advisor, 或浏览 美容网站 了解更多信息.