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INSTITUTIONAL OPEID NUMBER:
022195

CIP NUMBER: 12.04 Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services

PROGRAM NAME: COSMETOLOGY

DEGREE LEVEL(S): CERTIFICATE

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:

The Cosmetology Certificate program qualifies and prepares its graduates for successful passage of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Cosmetology licensing examination, administered by the Board of Registration of Cosmetologists, and successful practice in the field of cosmetology and appearance enhancement.· The program is equivalent to 1,000 clock hours of instruction.· Students are required to complete a minimum of 1,000 hours distributed among fields required by the Board in order to be eligible to register for the Board licensure examination.

Successful graduates will be well prepared for licensure examination and subsequent practice through having acquired training in all areas of cosmetology required by the Board, including manicuring, hair straightening and permanent waving, shampooing, finger waving, marcelling and all iron curls, skin care, facial grooming, wig instruction and scalp treatments, dyes and bleaching, hair cutting, hygiene and sterilization, anatomy, physiology, applied sciences, and business practices.· An emphasis is placed on preparing students to work under supervision of experienced cosmetologists, and in the future, for a possible career route as an entrepreneur.

SOC CODE(S) AND LINKS TO OCCUPATIONAL INFORMATION:

39-5010 ftp://ftp.bls.gov/pub/special.requests/ep/ind-occ.matrix/occ_pdf/occ_39-5010.pdf

39-5011 ftp://ftp.bls.gov/pub/special.requests/ep/ind-occ.matrix/occ_pdf/occ_39-5011.pdf

39-5012 ftp://ftp.bls.gov/pub/special.requests/ep/ind-occ.matrix/occ_pdf/occ_39-5012.pdf

39-5092 ftp://ftp.bls.gov/pub/special.requests/ep/ind-occ.matrix/occ_pdf/occ_39-5092.pdf

39-5093 ftp://ftp.bls.gov/pub/special.requests/ep/ind-occ.matrix/occ_pdf/occ_39-5093.pdf

39-5094 ftp://ftp.bls.gov/pub/special.requests/ep/ind-occ.matrix/occ_pdf/occ_39-5094.pdf

2010-2011 OCCUPATIONAL OUTLOOK HANDBOOK LINKS:

http://www.bls.gov/oco/pdf/ocos332.pdf

TOTAL PROGRAM TUITION AND FEES: $10,824

ESTIMATED PROGRAM COSTS FOR BOOKS AND SUPPLIES: $1,350.00

TOTAL CAMPUS LIVING ANNUAL ROOM AND BOARD CHARGES: None

URL LINK TO COLLEGE WEB SITE PROGRAM COSTS: Available in Catalog, only.

2009-2010 PROGRAM COMPLETION INFORMATION

NORMAL PROGRAM COMPLETION LENGTH IN MONTHS: 12 (DAY); 18 (EVENING)

% STUDENTS WHO COMPLETED THE PROGRAM WITHIN NORMAL LENGTH DURING 2009-2010: 35%

DEBT AT PROGRAM COMPLETION

MEDIAN CUMULATIVE FEDERAL STUDENT LOAN DEBT: $10,609

JOB PLACEMENT INFORMATION

PROGRAM 2009-2010 JOB PLACEMENT RATE: 52%

JOB PLACEMENT COHORT DESCRIPTION:

Who is included in this sample?

This information provided includes all students who completed the program(s) between July 1, 2009 and June 30, 2010.

What kinds of jobs did they get?

In field of study

9

In related field

2

Out of field

3

Not working

6

Medical Leave

4

 

Who were their employers?

The placement rate is based on program completers who were employed within 180 days of program completion and were employed for at least 13 weeks.

How do we survey our graduates?

The Career Services office of Mildred Elley surveys student’s employers 90 days after the placement.

To whom do we report this information?

Mildred Elley periodically submits job placement information both to the New York State Education Department and to the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS).

Mildred Elley—Pittsfield, Massachusetts Campus is licensed to operate as a private occupational school and its programs are approved by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.· Inquiries should be directed to:


Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Office of Proprietary Schools
350 Main Street
Malden, MA 01248-5023
(781) 338-3000

Mildred Elley—Pittsfield, MA Campus is also licensed to operate as a Cosmetology school and the Cosmetology program is approved by the Board of Registration of Cosmetologists of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Mildred Elley—Pittsfield, Massachusetts Campus is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) to award certificates and diplomas. The Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools is listed as a nationally recognized accrediting agency by the United States Department of Education and is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. Inquiries should be directed to:

The Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools
750 First Street, NE, Suite 980
Washington, DC 20002-4241
(202) 336-6780