2024-2025 Catalog

Nail Technician (NT11) Certificate

Campus Availability and Advisement:

Student start dates for this program may be subject to extended delays based on cohort enrollment. Please contact Amber Maxey for more information.

Program Description:

The Nail Technician program is a sequence of courses that prepares students for careers in the field of Nail Technician. Learning opportunities develop academic and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes specialized training in safety, sanitation, state laws, rules, and regulations, nail diseases and disorders, skin and nail care, and work ethics. The curriculum meets state licensing requirements of the State Board of Cosmetology. Program graduates receive a Nail Technician certificate and are employable as a Nail Technician.

Required Courses (19 Credit Hours)

COSM 1000Introduction to Cosmetology Theory

4

COSM 1070Nail Care and Advanced Techniques

3

COSM 1120Salon Management

3

COSM 1180Natural Nail Practicum

3

COSM 1190Advanced Nail Practicum I

3

COSM 1200Advanced Nail Practicum II

3

Total Credit Hours: 19 Minimum Credit Hours for Graduation