Find Your Calling as a Makeup Artist, Hair Stylist, Salon Owner or Cosmetology Instructor

The mission of the School of Cosmetology at Campbellsville University in Kentucky is to provide educational tools and knowledge for students to excel in the cosmetology field so they will possess the confidence and skills to service clients/students and obtain their licenses to be employed in salons, spas, or other avenues of the beauty industry. We strive to offer a balanced academic and personal environment that fosters growth and constant pursuit of knowledge and Christian servant leadership.

Cosmetologists are increasingly in demand, with the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) predicting that the profession will see 12.7 percent growth by 2022. Attending cosmetology school, however, doesn't just prepare students to cut hair — cosmetologists are also adept at skin treatments, styling, manicures, pedicures, and ensuring that their clients feel good about their new look.

There are many career paths for cosmetology graduates as well, with opportunities to become creative stylists for film shoots and fashion shows, salon owners, product developers, or cosmetology teachers. With a healthy client list or an entertainment position, cosmetologists can earn over $50,000 a year. It's a profession that takes a certain personality type, spatial awareness, and a creative bent. For sociable, warm people who love styling hair, there is no better job out there.

Courses Offered at:

  • Campbellsville
  • Harrodsburg
  • Hodgenville
  • Louisville
  • Paris
  • Somerset

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Program Information

Length

  • 1,500 clock hours
    • 450 minimum lecture hours for science and theory
    • 1,005 or 1,305 minimum clinic and practice hours
    • 45 hours of applicable Kentucky statutes and regulations

Admission Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Post-Secondary Transcripts 

Curriculum

  • Professional Development
  • Salon Ecology
  • Anatomy and Physiology
  • Electricity
  • Chemistry
  • Salon Business
  • Trichology
  • Design Decisions
  • Haircutting
  • Hairstyling
  • Wigs and Hair additions
  • Chemical Texturizing
  • Hair Coloring
  • The Study of Nails
  • The Study of Skin

Accreditations/Certifications

  • Kentucky Board of Hairdressers and Cosmetologists

Program Cost

Tuition and Fees: $18,000 ($12 per hour)

Kit and book fee: $2,000

Careers in Cosmetology

  • Hairdresser
  • Cosmetologist
  • Hairstylist
  • Makeup Artist
  • Theatrical and Performance
  • Manicurist
  • Pedicurist
  • Skincare Specialist
  • Salon Ownership
  • Product Development
  • Beautician
  • Esthetician

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Campbellsville/Hodgenville/Louisville 

Frankie R. Joyner

Certificate Admissions Counselor

Department
Technical Enrollment
Location
Campbellsville University Professional Center
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Harrodsburg/Paris 

Jesseca Huffman

Enrollment Counselor I

Department
Technical Enrollment
Location
Conover Education Center
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Somerset

Tammy Robinson

Certificate Admissions Counselor

Department
Technical Enrollment
Location
Larry & Beverly Noe Somerset Center
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