Certificate and Degree Information
Sections:
Students may work on a degree or certificate in cosmetology at COD Students who successfully complete 1,500 clock hours (50 credit hours) and pass a practical and written exam will be awarded a certificate from COD. The certificate from COD allows graduates to apply for a cosmetology license from the state.
Degree
Cosmetology, Associate in Applied Science
When planning your coursework, use the Student Planning Worksheet. Degree information
and the worksheet can be found on the following files:
Certificate
Cosmetology
Information on the certificate listed above can be found on the following file:
Gainful Employment Information
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Lisa Horvatin, Program Advisor
(630) 942-2078
Anna Gay, Program Support Specialist
(630) 942-2502
Mia Boyd, Faculty/Program Coordinator
(630) 942-2918
Business and Technology Division
Technical Education Center (TEC), Room 1034, (630) 942-2592
Faculty Spotlight
Mia BoydCosmetology
“I love helping students discover their talents and strengths. Also, teaching gives me the platform to inspire others to achieve the impossible. I consider it my gift, and I take the opportunity to encourage students to enjoy their craft while remembering that it is a business and that it can be life altering for them, as well as for their clients. My goal in teaching is to help my students become ‘The best of the best OF THE BEST!’ Simply put, I want my students to leave knowing that they are greatness.”
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Melissa VictorCosmetology
“Out of all my experience in cosmetology, I have found that teaching it has been the most rewarding as we are shaping the new generation of cosmetologists for the future of our industry.”
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Esther MolfeseCosmetology
“I tell my students to always invest in their career. Their success is so important to me. I want to show them that this field is like a big umbrella, under which there are a lot of places to find work.”
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Jackie TredupCosmetology
"My wish list is for each student to enjoy what they do, know that this is a great profession, and have knowledge of the components to other related jobs within the profession."
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Beth BeaumontCosmetology
"When my students come into my classroom that very first day and don’t know anything about hair, knowing I am the one who is going to mold them into such amazing hair stylists really gets me excited."
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Julie RaridonCosmetology
"I hope my students always remember some of their beginning skills as these will follow you forever, which they then can share with other stylists they meet during their careers."
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Lucia DeBartoloCosmetology
"The field of cosmetology itself has so many possibilities in the workforce that continually educating yourself will keep you abreast in this ever-changing industry."
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