Program Overview
Program Location: Show Low, Arizona NPC White Mountain Campus and Winslow Arizona NPC Little Colorado Campus
Program Length: Cosmetology 1600 hours attendance, Nail technician 600 hours, Instructor 650 hours.
Attendance Requirements: Full Time-Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Part-time-Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., or 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (see sections III & IV) plus 1 or 2 Sat. a month
Minimum Eligibility at Time of Program:COSMETOLOGY
- High School Diploma, G.E.D., or official high school transcript showing completion of at least ten credits which must include 2 English, 1 math, and 1 science. OR picture I.D. proving twenty-three years or older. (documentation is required for any option met).
- Hand/eye coordination dexterity skills and/or other skills testing indicating skills typically necessary to succeed at professional cosmetology training and cosmetology career application.
Estimated Costs
1st semester 2nd semester Tuition $420.00 $420.00 Course Fees $240.00 $280.00 Kit, books & Equipment $958.00 Totals $1,618.00 $700.00 NAIL TECHNICIAN
Total Estimated Cost...$2318.00*
Estimated Costs
1st semester Tuition $420.00 Course Fees $200.00 Kit, books & Equipment $583.00 Totals $1,203.00 INSTRUCTOR
Total Estimated Cost...$1203.00*
Estimated Costs
1st semester Tuition $420.00 Course Fees $240.00 Kit, books & Equipment $958.00 Totals $1,618.00
Total Estimated Cost...$1618.00*
STUDENTS ENROLLED HALF OR PART-TIME WILL BE CHARGED TUITION AND COURSE FEES EACH ADDITIONAL SEMESTER OVER ESTIMATED COSTS FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS DESCRIBED ABOVE.
*Non-Arizona and non-NPC district resident student estimate costs are higher, please see NPC advisor. Fees do not include State Board Exam fee and travel to Phoenix to complete this test.
Estimated Selection Date: No more than one month prior to semester start date. All applicants will receive a letter of acceptance or a letter of alternate position standby status. (a list of alternates will be maintained for changes after that date).
NPC COSMETOLOGY PROGRAM OVERVIEW
What Is Cosmetology?
Cosmetology is the study or art of cosmetics and their use. Cosmetics in this sense refers to preparations, adornments, arrangements and treatments to the body for the purpose of beautifying the body. A cosmetologist is one who is skilled in the art of performing skin hair and nail care services to other people. The NPC cosmetology program prepares students to take the required State Board of cosmetology licensing examination and to be basically trained in the skills required of a professional cosmetologist.
Opportunities abound throughout the nation in rural, suburban and metropolitan areas for properly trained and skilled cosmetologists. Opportunities beyond basic haircutting and styling include the high fashion world of modeling and entertainment, education of others in cosmetology, cosmetology salon management, cosmetic supply sales, some aspects of research and development, and a host of other areas for those who pursue their careers with advanced work and training experiences in the field.
Cosmetology At NPC
The NPC program is specifically designed to cover the basics paralleled by approximately 30 other schools of cosmetology in the state. These basics include a minimum of 1600 hours of classroom theory, lab training/skill practice, and actual clinic floor work with patrons all within the regulations set by the State Board of Cosmetology. Training theory and experiences cover such topics as basic sciences and their relationship to cosmetology including applied basic anatomy and physiology, permanent waving, shampooing, hairstyling, manicuring, hand and arm massage, hair cutting, scalp treatments, tinting, facials, ethics, shop management, laws pertaining to cosmetology and many other topics. Specific course descriptions can be found in the NPC catalog under the COSMETOLOGY department listings.
Why Take Cosmetology Training Through NPC?
Although there are limited openings or opportunities for qualified graduates within the district due to the rural nature of northeastern Arizona, there is a whole world of places and opportunities elsewhere for graduates once the training has been received and licensure obtained. The rural multiple site program permits even greater ease and opportunity for district students to use their community college.
Another benefit of the NPC program related to time concentration, plus teaching through a community college, is that costs to students are significantly less for tuition and fees (an average of 1/4 the cost of 28 other schools in the state). This is excluding additional possible personal expenses of housing etc. for Navajo County Community College district students that live too far away to reasonably commute to those other schools!
Additional benefits exist at NPC in that enrolled students are actually community college students and have access to the institution's resources including counseling services, financial aid opportunities, and the learning resource center. Each student completing the program actually earns 36 semester hours of college credit. Credit is Tran scripted, and is recognized at NPC as filling the major area requirement for a 1 year Certificate of Applied Science (C.A.S.) or 2 year Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree. Students are expected to complete the C.A.S. (instead of just the State Board of Cosmetology requirements) by taking one approved math and one approved English class. Those desiring to also complete the A.A.S. will need to additionally complete some additional hours of degree "foundation" and "general education" courses. Students completing the C.A.S. or A.A.S. requirements may participate in the institution's graduation ceremony and have the satisfaction of knowing they have a certificate or degree from a fully accredited college! Students not completing additional courses will participate in the graduation ceremony and be awarded "A Special Program Certificate" for completion of the Cosmetology Program
As previously noted, there are many advantages to the NPC cosmetology program. However, a special "pioneering spirited" type of student is required to be successful. The hours are long and commitment is essential for the length of the concentrated program. Students are expected to have their transportation, financial, and own personal lives in control or be able to get them in control and keep them that way to successfully complete the program! For some it may even seem like a major time or money sacrifice for 10-1/2 months, but at the end of that period a person can have a lifetime of increased opportunity, and that's what a sacrifice is...giving up a little to gain a lot!
Important note for those possibly needing financial aid
Those with serious interest in the program, but anticipating a need for financial aid, should not postpone completing this application for the cosmetology program acceptance until formal financial aid is awarded.
In addition to the application for program acceptance you should also immediately contact their local NPC center counselor or the NPC financial aid office and also begin the application process for financial aid.
Financial aid awards are an entirely separate process from program application and acceptance, and are not handled as part of the cosmetology application or screening process. Students accepted into the program are expected to have the ability to financially enter the program in July, irregardless of their source of financial resources. In addition to the application deposit to cover the first semester tuition and course fees, students should be prepared to purchase texts, kits and other items the first day of class (see Part II: Estimated Cost).
Accepted program participants will be expected to be in full uniform on the First day of class.
Uniform: Black and White, or all Black or all White.
Shoes: Black or White. Closed toe, comfortable. Hose or Socks must be worn.
Bring a pen or pencil, large three ring notebook, and paper. 2 passport quality color photos.