Area 31 Career Center
Cosmetology
Multi-Service Salon at Area 31 Career Center - Open to the Public
Hours
Monday through Friday
8:30 – 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Student Work Only
Guests should call ahead to schedule an appointment at 317-988-7326
Career Center Entrance on North Side; Door 17
View current pricing guide (We accept CASH ONLY!)
Year 1-Cosmetology I
Course Title: Cosmetology I
Course Instructors: Tiffany Whitaker and Jadyn Boyd
Number of Credits: 3 per semester
Semesters Offered: 2 semesters
Prerequisites: None
Eligible Grade Levels: 11th & 12th
Dual Credits: Vincennes University – 14 credits
Year 2-Cosmetology II
Course Title: Cosmetology II
Course Instructors: Tiffany Whitaker and Jadyn Boyd
Number of Credits: 3 per semester
Semesters Offered: 2 semesters
Prerequisites: Successful completion of Cosmetology I
Eligible Grade Levels: 12th
Dual Credits: Vincennes University – 14 credits
Course Competencies and Requirements
- Designed to develop proficiency in all skills of beauty culture
- First year students will attend either Area 31 Career Center on the Ben Davis High School campus or P.J.’s Beauty College in Brownsburg; 4-hour class, am or pm
- Second year students attend P. J.’s Beauty College in Plainfield or Brownsburg; must have own transportation and attend on Saturdays
- Activities include shampoos and sets, iron outs, updos, permanents, relaxers, scalp treatments, facial treatments, haircuts, haircolor, manicures, pedicures, waxing, proper sanitation, and personal hygiene
- Qualifies students for the State Board of Beauty Culture examination
- Required 1500 hours in two-year period; second year students attend on Saturdays
- Students work on manikins, each other, and clients hair, skin and nail services
- Beautician kit must be purchased before the start of school; contains supplies and materials used every day
- 1st year cost is approximately $650; 2nd year cost is approximately $200
- Non-refundable deposit of $50 will be required by June 1st; credited toward the cost of the kit
- To begin clocking hours, student must have purchased and received kit
Dual Credit Information
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Amount | College | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COSM 100 | Cosmetology 1 | 7 credits | Vincennes University | 1 |
| COSM 150 | Cosmetology 2 | 7 credits | Vincennes University | 1 |
| COSM 200 | Cosmetology 3 | 7 credits | Vincennes University | 2 |
| COSM 250 | Cosmetology 4 | 7 credits | Vincennes University | 2 |
Academic Standards for Success
- Read and comprehend science and technical texts within a range of complexity appropriate for grades 11-CCR independently and proficiently.
- Follow precisely a complex multistep procedure when carrying out experiments, taking measurements, or performing technical tasks; analyze the specific results based on explanations in the text.
- Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information presented in diverse formats and media (e.g., quantitative data, video, multimedia) in order to address a question or solve a problem.
- Use vocabulary skills, context, roots, prefixes and suffixes to determine the meaning of words.
Area 31 Eligibility Statement
Read the Eligibility statement here.
NOTE: Required prerequisites include the successful completion of Algebra I and English 10 for academic credit.