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www.barrytech.org 2012–2013 Barry Tech Catalog of Courses
cosmetology
This course is certified by New York State.
Our curriculum consists of 1,000 hours of both
written and practical training. This includes all
phases in the field of cosmetology with detail to
new, innovative, creative, and functional
methods. This will prepare our students for a
rewarding and profitable entry into the beauty
industry. We prepare students for their New
York State Board Cosmetology exams, which
they must pass in order to become licensed
Cosmetologists in New York State.
Students will learn a number of skills in a
wide variety of areas, including:
• hair shaping, styling, coloring,
and straightening
• hair extensions
• thermal curling, finger waving
• barbering
• makeup art and skin care
• manicures and pedicures
• salon management and professional ethics
• moral and ethical development
Course available: Grades 11–12 Course length: 2 years
Placement: Regular Credits: Up to 4 CTE credits a year
Admissions criteria: Students must demonstrate good fine motor dexterity
earning high school credits
Students completing this two-year course may receive up to 8 CTE credits OR distributed credits
using any or all of the following:
1.0 credit Career and Financial Management 1.0 credit Science
1.0 credit English
Young stylists will also learn:
• texturizing
• multi-dimensional hair color
• streaking and lightening hair
• precision hair cutting
• eco-friendly facial technique
• organic color methods
• bonding, fusion, extensions, weaving
applications, and wig designing
• permanent waving
• chemical straightening techniques
• image transformation
• professional/client communication skills
career opportunities
Beauty-related careers offer flexible hours and
opportunities to work from home or to own
shops or spas. Many graduates attend college and
often use their skills to help pay expenses.
Typical job titles in the field of cosmetology
include hair color technician, hair cutting
technician, hairdresser’s assistant, hair stylist,
perm technician, makeup artist, nail technician,
salon manager or owner, scalp/hair specialist,
skin care technician, teacher, waxing technician,
and wig technician.
This is a New York State approved 1,000-hour
cosmetology course that qualifies students
to take the state licensing exam. (To meet
requirements, students must attend 1 or more
summer sessions.)
college agreements
Upon completion of this course, students
may receive college credits subject to the
entrance requirements of each institution and
any additional criteria that may have been
established. Current college agreements include:
• Mercy College (Dual-Enrollment)
• New England Institute of Technology (NEIT)
work experience opportunities
Students who meet all eligibility requirements
may participate in supervised, real-world,
work-based learning offerings that include
clinics, job shadow days, and internships at
workplace sites such as:
• Creative Designs Salon
• EHD Hair Design
• Hair Above Salon
• Lourdes Unisex
• Studio L 516
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