Cosmetic Science & Cosmetology

ATU Ozark | Cosmetic Science

This program is designed to prepare students for professional licensing in the cosmetology field. Students are taught the basic techniques of hair care, chemical relaxing, professional ethics, sanitation, manicuring, facials, salon management, and rules and regulations as designated by the state.

Cosmetic Science programs have continued full approval from the Arkansas Department of Health - Cosmetology Division.

Emily Wyles Emily
Wyles Program Chair ewyles1@atu.edu
Ladora
Smith Instructor lsmith127@atu.edu



ATU COSMETOLOGY PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

Step 1: Apply to ATU-Ozark: CAMPUS APPLICATION 

Step 2: Upload all Required Documents:

Official Final High School Transcript, ACT or Accuplacer Scores, Official Final College Transcript (if applicable), and Shot Records. 

Step 3: Apply to the Cosmetology Program: COSMETOLOGY PROGRAM APPLICATION

Disclaimer: Applicants to the Cosmetology Program will only be placed on the wait list when all above requirements have been met.

Career Options

You could work as a(n):

  • Cosmetologist in Salons
  • Skin specialist in a Spa
  • Nail Technician in a Nail Salon
  • Selling products and introducing new techniques to stylists

Alumni of our Program work at: 

  • J.C. Penny Salons
  • Matrix
  • Regis Hair Salons
  • Smart Styles
  • Super Cuts

Credentials that stack with the degree:

  • Bachelor's Degree

Hands-on learning opportunities

  • Laboratory Experiences
  • Student salon is open to the public for services

Skills you will learn

  • Facials, skin care and make-up application. 
  • Hair coloring, hair styling, coloring and perming. 
  • Manicures and pedicures.