Cecil County

School of Technology

912 Appleton Road

Elkton, MD 21921

Phone: 410.392.8879

Fax: 410.392.8884

Guidance Office: 410.392.8880

COSMETOLOGY

Cecil County School of Technology

912 Appleton Road

Elkton, MD 21921

Phone: 410.392.8879

Fax: 410.392.8884

Guidance Office: 410.392.8880

Students will take the

following certification exam:

State Board of

Cosmetology

Revised 12/2016

Cosmetology

Students develop and practice basic

skills in hair, skin, and nail care, develop

a broad understanding of the variety of

career options available to a licensed

cosmetologist, and learn how science

and math are fundamental aspects of

the practice of cosmetology. This course

also provides the opportunity to further

refine and apply skills that support all

aspects of the cosmetology industry and

assists in preparing students to obtain

employment in the field of cosmetology.

Classroom and practical training empha-

size academic, technical, and workplace

skills through clinical application.

PRE: Algebra I

REC: Foundations of Art

Fees are approximately $240 for uniform and

books, $80 for state licensing exam, $180 State

Board Kit.

Students who successfully complete

Cosmetology II will also be awarded

1 science credit

The Cosmetology program is only offered

at the Cecil County School of Technology

(CCST). Students from the five county high

schools have the opportunity to begin the

program during their junior year by a des-

ignated application process. They will

complete the program during their senior

year.

This course is a three-semester program

which requires 1500 hours of instruction;

1000 of which must be earned by the end

of the junior year. All students are re-

quired to participate in a minimum of a

100 hour work-based learning experience

during the summer.

Students are encouraged to develop

positive work attitudes while building

individual skills for success.

Transportation is provided from the home

school to and from CCST. Program fees

include the cost of trade appropriate

clothing, tools, and license/certification

tests.

Career & Technology

Education Cosmetology

This program will cover the

following:

Human Anatomy

Mathematics & Measurement

Analysis & Histology of Hair, Skin &

Nails

Chemistry

Fundamentals of Electricity

Product Knowledge

Customer Relations

Employability Skills

Hygiene

Safety & Sanitation

HAIR SERVICES:

Shampoos, Rinses, Scalp Treatments,

Styling, Setting, Cutting, Hair Coloring

& Lightening, Permanent Waving &

Chemical Relaxing

SKIN PROCEDURES:

Facials, Make-up & Hair Removal

NAIL TECHNIQUES:

Manicures, Pedicures, Artificial Nail

Enhancement, Advanced Nail

Techniques, Foot/Leg & Hand/Arm

Massage

Expect Success at CCST

Certifications, Citizenship, Skills & Technology