(Offered at all campuses)

To prepare students for the Florida State Board of Cosmetology Examination in order to become licensed Cosmetologists with a professional demeanor and a successful track record of knowledge, salon business, and employability. By demonstrating these key factors, we will be able to provide a well-rounded graduate. To help students build their confidence and prepare them for the real world.

CLOCK HOURS: 1,200

The Cosmetology program prepares students with knowledge in all facets of the beauty industry. Students acquire proficiency in hair, skin, makeup, and nails. Foundational skills grow while learning on mannequins, classmates, and volunteer models. Gradual program skills advance to working with customers in a controlled salon setting under the supervision of licensed professionals. Techniques include runway fashion, wedding styles, special hair effects, up-dos and all facets of hair care and styling. The curriculum satisfies state requirements for professional licensing, equipping graduates to work in salons, barbershops, and spas.... [-]

(Offered at the Homestead campus) Note: English only. Students must have a Skin Care License to apply for this program

To provide the student with the necessary skills to be employed in a medical or advanced clinical skin care environment providing integrated training in both clinical and holistic skin care. CLOCK HOURS: 750

This program includes the entire Skin Care Training Program. Hands-on skills including microdermabrasion, advanced skin care peels and chemical exfoliation, vitamin therapies, ayurvedic facial treatments, herbology, aromatherapy and Body Wrapping. Theory classes are offered in product ingredient knowledge, medical terminology, pre & post-operative treatments, Clinical dermatology and dermal oncology as well as career development skills. Program Requirements... [-]

(Offered at the Hialeah, Miami, Homestead & South Beach campuses)

To prepare students to meet the State of Florida mandated requirements to become a licensed Facial Specialist, as well as a professional Makeup Artist. To help students build their confidence and prepare them for the real world. CLOCK HOURS: 900

The Comprehensive Facial and Makeup program is designed for students to achieve the highest quality skills in the field of Skin Care and the creative techniques that are demanded of today’s Makeup Artists. This course combines two disciplines to equip students with the knowledge, skills and attitude to work in a wide range of capacities throughout the beauty and health industry. Students will develop proficiencies in skin care, makeup beauty secrets that all professional Makeup Artists and Skin Care Specialists should know. Students undergo extensive classroom and practical training and will have the opportunity to use their skin care skills in a real life spa setting; ensuring they are fully prepared to enter the job market with the skill and confidence of a professional. They will also have the chance to build a portfolio in order to showcase their work and have an advantage when looking for work in this competitive field.... [-]