This pathway prepares students for a career in Cosmetology including Hair, Nail and Skin care. Students will learn through hands-on activities, concurrent enrollment, and salon hours. 

Pathway Courses Offered:

• Intro: Hair Coloring
• Interm I: Hair Coloring
• Intro: Hair Cutting
• Interm: Hair Cutting
• Intro: Hair Styling
• Interm: Hair Styling
• Intro: Chemical Texture
• Interm: Chemical Texture
• Laws, Rules, And Regulations
• Interm: Disinfect/Sanit/Safety
• Interm I: Hair And Scalp
• Interm II: Hair Coloring
• Adv Hair Coloring
• Interm II: Haircutting
• Interm II: Hair Styling
• Interm II: Chemical Texture
• Bus Mngmnt/Person Skills/Ethics
• Interm II: Infect Control/Prev
• Adv Disinfect/Sanit/Safety
• Intro: Facials & Skin Care
• Interm: Facials & Skin Care
• Hair Removal
• Intro Manicures And Pedicures
• Interm Manicures And Pedicures
• Adv Manicures And Pedicures
• Applic Of Artificial Nails
• Adv Nail Technician Studies

College Credidit Opportunities (Concurrent Enrollment):

Students will have the opportunity to enroll in concurrent enrollment courses offered through Northeastern Junior College in hairstyling, nail care and skin care as they work towards completing their Associates Degree of Cosmetology. After completing the 2-year program, students will then be eligible to sit for the State Board Cosmetologist exam, fulfilling the final requirement to becoming a licensed cosmetologist in the state of Colorado. In addition to developing the hands-on skills, students will also develop customer service skills by working with actual clients during open salon hours at the CTE Center. 

Post-Secondary Occupations:

• Hairstylist - $45,317 - Associate
• Esthetician - $47,263 - Associate
• Nail Technician - $45,435 - Associate