Cosmetology offers a lucrative, exciting and growth-filled future for the alert and ambitious man or woman.  If you appreciate personal fashion and grooming, the latest hair styles and skin care, are self-motivated, and enjoy being around people, cosmetology training could be your key to a rewarding career.

The 1800-hour Cosmetology Program at Santa Barbara City College prepares students to take the final examination given by the State Board of Cosmetology for California licensure.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Step 1: Obtain a Cosmetology Academy Information & Application packet at www.sbcc.edu/cosmetology or from the SBCC Cosmetology Academy 525 Anacapa Street. New classes begin throughout the academic year; starting dates are listed in the packet and on our website. 

Step 2: Apply for Admission to SBCC 721 Cliff Drive, in the Student Services Building.  Obtain an assessment test date when you submit your application to the college.

Step 3: Mail or deliver to the Academy a completed Cosmetology Application Form.

Step 4: After notification of eligibility, attend the mandatory Cosmetology Academy orientation meeting.  Placement will be based on space availability and application delivery or postmark date.

Step 5: Students are advised to meet with an academic counselor to discuss General Education requirements.
 

Associate Degree Graduation Requirements

Complete all of the following:

1. All Department Requirements listed below with a “C” or better or “P” in each course (at least 20% of the department requirements must be completed through SBCC).
2. One of the following three General Education options:
   1. OPTION 1: A minimum of 18 units of SBCC General Education Requirements (Areas A-D) and Institutional Requirements (Area E) and Information Competency Requirement (Area F) OR
   2. OPTION 2: IGETC Pattern OR
   3. OPTION 3: CSU GE Breadth Pattern
3. A total of 60 degree-applicable units (SBCC courses numbered 100 and higher).
4. Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better in all units attempted at SBCC.
5. Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better in all college units attempted.
6. A minimum of 12 units through SBCC.

1. Apply principles of shampooing, hair shaping and hair styling.
2. Apply permanent waves, chemical relaxing and soft curls.
3. Analyze scalp and hair with ability to identify scalp conditions, diseases, parasites and disorders.
4. Apply all phases of hair coloring and lightening.
5. Practice safety and sanitary practices and procedures at all times.
6. Practice mock State Board practical and written examinations.
7. Understand and execute all lengths and styles of haircuts.
8. Apply gel nails and acrylic nails.
9. Complete a basic facial.

Make an appointment with your SBCC academic counselor through Starfish to create a Student Education Plan that reflects a recommended course sequence for this program that is tailored to your individual needs.

How to schedule an Academic Counseling appointment.