Hair Design Associate of Applied Technology Degree
Educating students in all aspects of professional hair design. Providing services to the hair, head, neck or scalp. It includes conditioning treatments, haircutting, hairstyling, hair coloring, and chemical texturizing. Successful graduates are prepared for the Washington State Department of Licensing Hair Designer examination, and upon licensure will be qualified for positions as hair designers. Students will participate in realistic training in the student-operated salon. Clover Park Technical College uses an interactive system of training, utilizing hands-on applications as well as up to 25 percent online training to support student learning. This model is considered a world leader in beauty education and provides innovative, high-quality educational systems that promote excellence in the hair and beauty industry.
Included in this program are academic courses in communication (English composition, speech), quantitative reasoning (math), social sciences (psychology, sociology), and COLL 102 that provide knowledge and abilities that enhance personal development and serve as a foundation for technical skills.
The hair design license has been available in Washington State since 2016, and was developed for those wanting to specialize in hair design. This differs from the Cosmetology license, which also includes the ability to provide nail or skin care such as waxing, facials, manicuring and pedicures. Hair designers may return for the skin and nail care quarter. If a student does return to complete the skin and nail care courses, they will need to retest and pass the Washington State Department of Licensing written and practical examinations to receive the cosmetology licensure.
Employability Requirements
To qualify for a cosmetologist license from the Washington State Department of Licensing, a student must successfully complete the technical courses offered in the program options and pass both the written and practical examinations required by the Washington Department of Licensing
Program Length
This program is approximately five quarters long, depending on the time students need to satisfactorily complete all graduation requirements.
Admission Dates
Day Program: Summer, fall, winter, and spring quarters.
Accreditation
This school is licensed under chapter 18.16 RCW. Inquiries, concerns, or complaints regarding this school can be made to the Washington State Department of Licensing.
Mailing Address:
Professional Licensing Support Services
Department of Licensing
PO BOX 9026
Olympia, WA 98507-9026
Phone: 360-664-6645
Email: plssunit@dol.wa.gov
Program Outcomes
• Demonstrate proficiency in salon-quality hair services, including shampoo/condition, hair design, hair cutting, chemical texture services, hair coloring, and artificial hair.
• Follow effective protocols of infection control, hygiene, and safety, according to state laws.
• Complete and pass all courses offered in curriculum with a passing grade of 75 percent or better to achieve AAT degree.
• Develop strategies for a successful salon business.
• Apply science and art of beautifying and improving hair.
• Show skills and preparedness for WA State practical and written examinations for licensure.
Completion Requirements
Prerequisite(s)
Students must be at least 16 years of age to start earning hours towards the Washington State education requirements. A mandatory orientation is required prior to admission to the program.
Program Course List
NOTE:
MAT 111: preferred
Computer Literacy Requirement: Complete an approved computer literacy course or successfully pass the computer literacy exam
Students not meeting state licensure hours requirements will take one or more of the following internship courses: