Cosmetology
The Cosmetology program is designed to prepare students for employment in cosmetology/barbering, hair design, and skin and nail care. This program prepares students for employment in a salon and/or to open a new salon business. Students develop communication, professional behavior, and the core skills of working in a salon business while working with salon guests in a well-equipped salon. Students learn to analyze skin, hair, and nails and perform the duties of hair cutting, coloring, styling, chemical texture services, and basic skin and nail care. This program includes 1600 clock hours of instruction as required by the State of Utah for licensure. Upon completion, students are prepared to take NIC licensure examinations and the examination required for licensure.
Objectives
- Complete 1600 clock hours.
- Demonstrate principles and cosmetology/barbering skills: shampooing, styling, men and women haircutting, straight razor shaving, hair extensions, chemical texture services, hair coloring, skincare, nail services, and other concepts essential to becoming a successful cosmetologist/barber.
- Demonstrate principles and practices related to nail technology skills, manicuring, pedicuring, gel and acrylic application, manual and electric filing, polishing, client consultation, and other concepts essential to becoming a successful nail technician.
- Demonstrate principles and practices related to esthetics and facial treatments.
- Explain general sciences related to cosmetology/barbering such as anatomy, infection control, hair structure, skin and nail, diseases and disorders, chemistry, and electricity.
- Demonstrate salon processes and etiquette with sanitation procedures necessary for the health and safety of clients and workers.
- Perform cosmetology/barbering services on mannequins and public guests.
- Communicate effectively with salon guests and coworkers.
- Demonstrate communication through electronic, verbal, and written formats.
- Prepare for state board licensure examinations and licensing for the State of Utah.
- Obtain CPR certification.
Syllabi
Providing course syllabi ensures openness and transparency in course expectations, fostering a clear and accessible learning environment for all students. To see the course syllabi for the Cosmetology Department, click the link below.
Syllabi for Cosmetology Department Courses (opens in a new tab)
Program Courses
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About Your Program
The Cosmetology program accepts students four times a year: July, October, January, and April. Please contact a Student Success Advisor with any questions you may have about the program.
Make an appointment with a Student Success AdvisorNot ready to schedule? You can text questions to (435) 261-9877.
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Admissions
Complete the Certificate-Seeking Application. College admission policy requires a student to have a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent.
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Programmatic Requirements
Students will receive additional pre-enrollment programmatic requirements, if applicable, via email. If you have not received this email within 24 business hours, please check your spam or junk mail folders.
WorkKeys Assessment: Workplace Documents (Level 4), Graphic Literacy (Level 4), and Applied Math (Level 4).
Please note: A composite ACT score of 17 or a composite SAT score of 930 can waive assessment requirements if taken no more than four years prior to enrollment. If you attended BTECH as a high school student, you may be able to waive the Academic Assessment with your grades. Contact a Student Success Advisor for more information.
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Enrollment and Registration
Once you have met your programmatic requirements and have been offered a spot, the next step is to meet with a Student Services Representative to complete your enrollment. You will declare your start date, enrolled hours, and set up your payment schedule.
The first month’s payment or completed Financial Aid is required at the time of enrollment. No appointment is necessary.
Questions? Call (435) 753-6780, email studentservices@btech.edu, or visit Student Services at the Logan Campus.
FAFSA and Pell Grant
Checklist
- Social Security Number or Alien Registration number (if you’re not a U.S. citizen)
- Federal income tax returns, W-2s, and other records of money earned
- Bank statements and records of investments (if applicable)
- Records of untaxed income (if applicable)
The Process
Apply for FAFSA at StudentAid.gov (opens in a new tab) and use BTECH school code: 014257.
- BTECH receives your FAFSA record.
- Financial Aid emails you instructions to create a VerifyMyFafsa account.
- You submit the required documentation.
- You complete enrollment with BTECH.
- Financial Aid emails a link to schedule a required Financial Aid Offer meeting.
- Pell Grant is disbursed (if eligible).
Scholarships
Checklist
- Your Student ID
- Letter of recommendation
- Personal history and career objective
- High school transcript
The Process
- Soft deadline: the 5th of each month.
- BTECH gathers applications submitted during the previous month.
- The Scholarship Committee reviews each application.
- BTECH evaluates available funds.
- Award results are typically sent within 4–6 weeks.
- If awarded, you receive a link to schedule a meeting to accept the award.
- BTECH disburses scholarship funds.
Veterans
- Complete the Veterans checklist (opens in a new tab)
- Reach out to the VA Certifying Official at nmcinelly@btech.edu.
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Estimated
Tuition & Fees |
Estimated
Equalized Payment |
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| $5,408* | $451 |
| This is an estimate. Course fees may vary |
Based on full-time enrollment. |
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Estimated
Books & Supplies |
Pell
Eligible |
Books, course materials, supplies, and equipment |
Yes |
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Adult Schedule
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Certificate Credit
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Mon–Fri:
8:00 am–4:30 pm |
44 credits
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Certificate Length
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High School Course
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12 months
40 hours per week
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Arranged
Schedule varies by school |
**Full-time attendance is required.
Licensing
The following are the requirements for obtaining the State of Utah Cosmetology/Barbering License:
- Successfully complete the 1600-hour program.
- Obtain the "Verification of Hours" required by the Utah Divison of Occupational and Professional Licensing stamped by Bridgerland Technical College, signifying successful completion of courses and passing the final test with at least a 75% on the theory portion and a 90% on the practical portion.
- Score a minimum of 70% on the State Board Exams issued by Prov, Inv.
**The college has not determined whether this program meets the licensure requirements for any other state than the state of Utah.**
Brigham City Campus
325 West 1100 South,Brigham City, UT 84302
Outcome Data
Reported annually to the Accrediting Agency,
Council on Occupational Education
- Completion Rate: 78%
- Job Placement Rate: 85%
- Licensure Rate: 97%
- Withdrawal Rate: 22%
Outcome statistics are compiled annually based upon Training Outcome surveys conducted with students post-graduation. Data is gathered through coordination with the student, faculty, Student Services Office personnel, and licensing agencies.
Employment Outlook
What is the difference between a job and a career?
The words career and job are very different. To be specific, a job is what you show up to for work; a career spans your lifetime and includes your education, training, and professional memberships, and is something you love doing.
Find out the employment trends in this career here.
For additional information on the occupational profile, please
click here
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Living
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Miscellaneous Personal
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| $8,730 | $2,502 |
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Transportation
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Dependent Care
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| $1,737 | $414 |
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Disability-related
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Professional licensure, certification, or a first professional credential |
| $126 | $0 |
About Our Campus Salon
We have a campus salon at our Brigham City Campus where the public can get a haircut, color, facials, manicures, and more!
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Our Mission
The mission of the Bridgerland Technical College is to deliver competency-based, employer-guided career and technical education to both secondary and post-secondary students through traditional and technology-enhanced
methodologies. This hands-on technical education provides occupational education, skills training, and workforce development to support the educational and economic development of the Bear River Region.