If you feel you understand fashion, are dextrous with your hands and have good people skills, consider enrolling in the NPC cosmetology program. These traits are critical for career success in this field, and NPC's cosmetology program can help you make the most of your talents. You will find thorough, affordable, and top quality educational opportunities in the care and beautification of skin, hair and nails. And your training takes place in excellent facilities with dedicated and talented instructors.
The NPC Cosmetology program features the 1600 hours of training necessary to qualify for the Arizona State Board of Cosmetology licensure examination. Classes meet 10.5 months beginning around August 1 and ending mid-June, eight hours a day, five days per week. Classes are available at three locations — the Winslow and Show Low campuses and at the St. Johns Center.
Admissions are granted for either full- or part-time students. All prospective students must submit an 2011-12 application to the program and successfully complete a pre-admission interview. Call the cosmetology department at (800) 266-7845, ext. 6161 for information on obtaining an admissions packet or see an academic adviser at a campus or center near you.
Three levels of learning are available in the Cosmetology program
- The Associate of Applied Science (AAS) • 68 credits
- The Certificate of Applied Science (CAS) • 58 credits
- The Certificate of Proficiency (CP) • 16, 18 or 52 credits
depending on selected area of study
For details on the courses needed to earn your degree or certificate in this program, see the current NPC college catalog or talk with an academic adviser.
Certificates of Proficiency (CP) are available as follows:
- Cosmetology • 52 credits
- Nail Technician • 18 credits
- Cosmetology Instructor • 16 credits
(NOTE: Applicants with the goal of earning the CP in Cosmetology Instructor must have a current Arizona cosmetology license AND one year of experience.)
