Barber/Cosmetologist
Technical Diploma — Downtown Milwaukee Campus

Program code: 31-502-1

This curriculum goes into effect starting with the summer 2008 semester.

This page was last updated in July 2007.

Overview — The Barber/Cosmetologist programs — technical diploma and apprenticeship, in compliance with the Wisconsin Department of Regulation and Licensing for Barber Cosmetology — prepare you to work in the profession. Upon satisfactory completion of either program, you become eligible to take the state board licensing examination. The Barber/Cosmetologist technical diploma program can be completed in one year to 18 months, including attendance throughout the summer months. Students complete an externship course for skill development at a professional, licensed host salon. You may enter the program in August or January. Students who attend as apprentices attend classes six hours per week while acquiring on-the-job training. For more information, call the apprenticeship counselor at 414-297-8054. 

Career Outlook — Employment prospects for barber/cosmetologists are excellent. Typical job titles are barber/cosmetologist, hair and scalp specialist, stylist, colorist, manicurist and makeup artist. With additional training, experience and/or licensing, you can aspire to become a manager, owner, instructor, manufacturer’s representative or guest artist.

Career Preparation and Expected Learning Outcomes — Employers expect you as a new licensee to be able to:

• Perform hair/scalp cleansing and conditioning services
• Perform haircutting and hair shaping services
• Perform hairstyling services
• Perform chemical hair waving and permanent curling services
• Perform hair coloring services
• Perform hair straightening and hair relaxing services
• Perform hair lightening services
• Perform nail services
• Perform skin care services
• Apply theoretical concepts
• Adhere to professional attitudes and standards

Preparation for Admission — The following are required for admission to the program:

• A high school diploma or GED
• Demonstration of proficiency in basic skills through a course placement assessment

Key to your success in the program are the ability to get along with people, effective speaking and listening skills, and good manual dexterity. An artistic sense and the ability to visualize styles are important. You must be able to work efficiently under pressure, and sell products and services.

Possible Careers:

Barber Cosmetologist
Barber/Cosmetology Educator
Barber/Cosmetology Manager
Barber/Cosmetology Product Representative
Stylist

For more information, call 414-297-MATC.

Curriculum effective 2008-2009.

Hours per Week: r = related, s = shop, c = clinical, o = other

Program curriculum requirements are subject to change.

For course descriptions, class times, locations or to register online, visit INFOnline.