Cosmetology - Olympic College

Cosmetology from Olympic College is a Campus Associate Cosmetology degree that prepares you for a Vocational Programs career. This program is designed to allow the student to complete all of the required instruction to qualify for the Washington State Cosmetology License examination and at the same time complete an Associate in Technical Arts Degree . This degree is provided through a joint agreement between the West Sound Technical Skills Center and Olympic College . For acceptance into the program, the student must make application at the West Sound Technical Skills Center and meet all requirements. To obtain the Associate in Technical Arts Degree , the student must complete all of the core requirements and program requirements listed below. All of the program requirements meet the competency standards required by the Washington State Licensing Board for Cosmetologists. All cosmetology program classes will be held at the Skills Center, which has been licensed by the State of Washington. Program Outcomes Upon completion of this program, the student should be able to demonstrate knowledge and performance skills in the following program outcomes. Note that these outcomes reflect a progressive level of complexity from the shorter-term certificate options to the two-year degree. 1. Demonstrate written skills required for the application process and examination to obtain state licensing. 2. Exhibit managerial skills and working knowledge of state laws that is necessary to establish a new, small business or operate an existing salon or retail business. 3. Apply product knowledge of the industry in a retail sales and service environment. 4. Provide training to clientele via educational seminars and consultation. 5. Perform employ ability standards such as customer service, communication and listening skills, performance characteristics (i.e., adaptability, responsibility, punctuality, cooperation, etc.), and work ethics. 6. Observe safety issues and industry-related laws and regulations, and remedy unsafe practices. View more details on Olympic College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Cosmetology courses.