The Cosmetology program is a comprehensive competency based Chapter 74 approved three-year program designed to develop skills used by cosmetologist. Students who wish to enter the program must do so by the start of their sophomore year. The Cosmetology program is certified by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Board of Registration of Cosmetologist. Upon successful completion of the course, which includes the requirement of 1,000 instructional hours, students are prepared and eligible to take the Board of Registration of Cosmetologist license exam using the curriculum standards set by the Board. All of the professionals in the field of Cosmetology work closely with the public and are regulated by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Division of Professional Licensure Board of Registration of Cosmetologist. The Board also sets the curriculum requirement, which is aligned with the Massachusetts Department of Education Vocational Technical Education Frameworks - Business and Consumer Services Cluster - Cosmetology, and regulates the schools that train candidates in this occupation. The Board protects the health and safety of the public by maintaining high standards for the industry.

• VTE Framework: Cosmetology

Program Breakdown by Grade Level