2026-2027 Catalog and Student Handbook 
    
    May 20, 2026  
2026-2027 Catalog and Student Handbook

Cosmetology Pathway (C55140PW)


Purpose

The NC Career and College, Promise Career and Technical Education (CTE) Pathways are designed for accelerated high school juniors and seniors who are ready to get a head start on career and technical courses that will lead to a job credential, certificate or diploma in a technical career.

The Cosmetology curriculum is designed to provide competency based knowledge, scientific/artistic principles, and hands on fundamentals associated with the cosmetology industry. The curriculum provides a simulated salon environment which enables students to develop manipulative skills.

Program Curriculum


Due to the large number of contact hours, this program has split some traditional courses into an A & B format across two semesters. Students must successfully complete both portions of the course to get credit for the course. Additionally, the A portion is a prerequisite for the B portion.

First Semester (Fall)


Class Hours 2 | Lab Hours 12 | Credit Hours NA*


* Credit hours will not be awarded until successful completion of the B portion of the courses.

Second Semester (Spring)


Class Hours 2 | Lab Hours 12 | Credit Hours 12


Third Semester (Fall)


Class Hours 2 | Lab Hours 12 | Credit Hours NA*


* Credit hours will not be awarded until successful completion of the B portion of the courses.

Fourth Semester (Spring)


Class Hours 2 | Lab Hours 12 | Credit Hours 12


Fifth Semester (Summer)


Class Hours 4 | Lab Hours 12 | Credit Hours 8


Sixth Semester (Fall)


Class Hours 2 | Lab Hours 0 | Credit Hours 2


Total Credit Hours 34