The Advanced Certificate program in the field of Cosmetology offers challenging and rewarding opportunities designed to give students thorough training in the art, skill and applied science used in the treatment of hair, nails, and skin. The program meets the standards of the Illinois Department of Finance and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) in total hours, teaching staff, equipment, facilities, libraries, and course content.

Students are required to complete a specific number of hours in the Technical Center Styling Salon. Once students have completed all coursework and laboratory hours, they are ready to sit for the licensure examination through the IDFPR. Students must be licensed in order to practice Cosmetology in Illinois.

Related Degrees and Certificates

• Cosmetology, Advanced Certificate
• Cosmetology, Associate in Applied Science

Program Requirements

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Required Program Core
COSMET 101	Intro to Cosmetology/Barbering	6
COSMET 102	Hair Cutting Technology	6
COSMET 103	Basic Styling Technology	6
COSMET 104	Basic Chemical Technology	6
COSMET 105	Salon Technology I	7
COSMET 106	Salon Technology II	7
COSMET 201	Advanced Cosmetology	6
COSMET 202	Cosmetology Summative Seminar	6
Total Hours		50

Pathway

This is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing an Advanced Certificate (AC) in Cosmetology. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. 

Semester-by-Semester Program Plan for Full-Time Students

All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students by adding more semesters.

Plan of Study Grid

Semester 1		Hours
COSMET 101	Intro to Cosmetology/Barbering	6
COSMET 102	Hair Cutting Technology	6
	Hours	12
Semester 2
COSMET 103	Basic Styling Technology	6
COSMET 104	Basic Chemical Technology	6
	Hours	12
Semester 3
COSMET 105	Salon Technology I	7
COSMET 106	Salon Technology II	7
	Hours	14
Semester 4
COSMET 201	Advanced Cosmetology	6
COSMET 202	Cosmetology Summative Seminar	6
	Hours	12
	Total Hours	50

Choose your courses with your College Advisor.

Careers

This program can prepare students for the jobs listed below. Click on each one to learn more, including average earnings, annual job openings, and how much education people in that field have. For additional guidance and resources on career options, current City Colleges students and alumni can contact the Career Services Office.

Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists

Job Description

Provide beauty services, such as cutting, coloring, and styling hair, and massaging and treating scalp. May shampoo hair, apply makeup, dress wigs, remove hair, and provide nail and skincare services.

Salary Based on Experience Level

Take a look at the average hourly/annual earnings for this career in Cook County

Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES data from the BLS and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.

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Annual Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile	$17,832
Median 50th Percentile	$34,518
Senior-Level 90th Percentile	$80,998

Hourly Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile	$9
Median 50th Percentile	$17
Senior-Level 90th Percentile	$39

Annual Job Openings

1595 annual openings in Cook County

National Education Attainment

Here, you can see the level of education that people in this career complete.

Degree Program	% of Jobs
A high school diploma or less	20.93%
A certificate	78.97%
Some college	0.10%
An Associate degree	0.00%
A Bachelor's degree	0.00%
A Master's or Professional degree	0.00%
A Doctoral degree or more	0.00%

0.00% continue their education beyond an associate degree