Delta-Montrose Technical College
Cosmetology
Occupations
The Barber and Cosmetology Occupations department includes the Barbering, Cosmetology, Esthetician, and Nail Technician programs. The Cosmetology program meets the state requirements for the Colorado
State Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists examination leading to state licensing.
The Cosmetology program is a 60 credit, three-semester program. Through the use of lecture and
hands-on practice, the program provides basic training in hairstyling, esthetics, and nails. The hairstyling
portion of the program covers hair cutting, coloring, styling, and checmical texture. In the esthetics courses
students learn to do facial massage, skin care, facial make-up, and hair removal. Students learn to do nail
care including manicures, pedicures, and artificial nails during the nails portion of the program. Students gain
valuable real-world experience working with customers through DMTC’s on-campus salon.
The Hairstylist program is a 40 credit, two-semester program. Through the use of lecture and handson practice, the program provides basic training in hairstyling, esthetics, and nails. The program covers hair
cutting, coloring, styling, and checmical texture. Students gain valuable real-world experience working with
customers through DMTC’s on-campus salon.
A successful career in barber and cosmetology occupations requires a neat personal appearance,
strong interpersonal skills, and a good image, and attitude. Since many businesses also sell product, effective
salesmanship and business skills are also important. An understanding of fashion, art, and technical design
are also useful skills.
Training in barber and cosmetology occupations can help prepare individuals for a variety of related career opportunities such as:
Occupation
Barbers
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists
Manicurists and Pedicurists
Skin Care Specialists
Entry Level Wages
$19,392.00
$17,891.00
$18,095.00
$18,224.00
Experienced Wages
$41,531.00
$33,311.00
$30,206.00
$38,546.00
Colorado Data from Colorado Department of Labor and Employment Occupational Employment Statistics Survey 2014.
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1765 US Hwy 50,
Delta, CO 81416
By Phone
970-874-7671
By Fax
970-874-8796
We are an equal opportunity educational institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color,
national origin, religion, sex, age, or disability, in our activities, programs, or employment practices
as required by Title VI, Title IX, and Section 504. For further information regarding civil rights or
grievance procedures, contact John Jones, Director, Delta-Montrose Technical College, 1765 US
Hwy 50, Delta, Colorado 81416, (970) 874-7671, or the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of
Education, Federal Building,1244 Speer Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582, phone (303)
844-5695, FAX (303) 844-4303; TDD (303) 844-3417, or Email OCR_Denver@ed.gov.
Revised 10/13/15
Cosmetology
Course
Title
Credits
BAR140 Intro to Perm Waves/Chem Relaxers
3
COS103 Shampoo/Rinses/Conditioners I
1
COS110 Introduction to Hair Coloring
2
COS111 Intermediate: Hair Coloring
2
COS120 Introduction to Hair Cutting
2
COS121 Intermediate I: Hair Cutting
2
COS130 Introduction to Hair Styling
2
COS131 Intermediate I: Hair Styling
2
COS141 Intermediate I: Chemical Texture
1
COS150 Laws, Rules and Regulations
1
COS160 Intro to Disinfection, Sanitation & Safety
2
COS161 Intermed I: Disinfection, Sanitation, Safety
1
COS203 Shampoos/Rinses/Conditioners II
1
COS210 Intermediate II: Hair Coloring
2
COS211 Advanced Hair Coloring
2
COS220 Intermediate II: Hair Cutting
2
COS221 Advanced Hair Cutting
2
COS230 Intermediate II: Hair Styling
2
COS231 Advanced Hair Styling
1
COS240 Intermediate II: Chemical Texture
1
COS241 Advanced Chemical Texture
1
COS250 Management Ethics, Interpersonal Skill, Salesmanship1
COS260 Intermed II: Disinfect, Sanitation & Safety
2
COS261 Advanced Disinfection, Sanitation & Safety
1
COS287 Supervised Occupational Experience
2
EST110 Introduction to Facials and Skin Care
3
EST111 Intermediate Facials & Skin Care
2
EST210 Advanced Massage & Skin Care
2
EST211 Facial Make-up
1
EST212 Hair Removal
3
NAT108 Intro to Mani/Pedi/Artificial Nails
3
NAT111 Intermediate Manicures & Pedicures
2
NAT159 Inter Mani/Pedi/Artificial Nails
2
NAT210 Advanced Manicures & Pedicures
2
NAT211 Application of Artificial Nails
5
Total Certificate Credits
Estimated Cost*
Estimated Time to Complete
Hairstylist
Course
Title
Credits
BAR140 Intro to Perm Waves/Chem Relaxers
3
COS103 Shampoo/Rinses/Conditioners I
1
COS110 Introduction to Hair Coloring
2
COS111 Intermediate: Hair Coloring
2
COS120 Introduction to Hair Cutting
2
COS121 Intermediate I: Hair Cutting
2
COS130 Introduction to Hair Styling
2
COS131 Intermediate I: Hair Styling
2
COS141 Intermediate I: Chemical Texture
1
COS150 Laws, Rules and Regulations
1
COS160 Intro to Disinfection, Sanitation & Safety
2
COS161 Intermed I: Disinfection, Sanitation, Safety
1
COS203 Shampoos/Rinses/Conditioners II
1
COS210 Intermediate II: Hair Coloring
2
COS211 Advanced Hair Coloring
2
COS220 Intermediate II: Hair Cutting
2
COS221 Advanced Hair Cutting
2
COS230 Intermediate II: Hair Styling
2
COS231 Advanced Hair Styling
1
COS240 Intermediate II: Chemical Texture
1
COS241 Advanced Chemical Texture
1
COS250 Management Ethics, Interpersonal Skill, Salesmanship1
COS260 Intermed II: Disinfect, Sanitation & Safety
2
COS262 Advanced II: Disinfection, Sanitation/Safety
3
COS287 Supervised Occupational Experience
2
Total Certificate Credits
Estimated Cost*
Estimated Time to Complete
43
$4,377
2 semesters
66
$6,123
2 semesters
Gainful Employment Report
Additional information can be found on the school web site at www.dmtc.edu.
SOC Code
39-5012/CIP Code
Program Cost
Tuition & Fees
Books & Supplies
Loan information
Median Loan Debt Title IV
Private Loans
Completion Information
On-time Completion Rate:
2013-14 Program Completers:
Number completing on schedule:
Job Placement:
12-0401
$6,123.00
$1,588.82
$3,272.50
None
100%
41
41
100%
Completion data from annual VE-135 enrollment, completion, and placement reports submitted to Colorado Community College System for
2013-14
Loan information from EdExpress financial aid data for 2013-14 based
on 36 students.
*Estimated costs include tuition, registration, and other fees. Most programs require the purchase of books and supplies which are not included in the costs.
All prices are subject to change without notice.