Program
Information Guide
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Manicurists provide services for men and women related to beautifying the hands and feet. Our Focus prepares you for this specialty service career by giving you the opportunity to practice professional techniques with clients in our on-campus salon. You will learn massage techniques, arm, hand, leg and foot anatomy, manicuring, pedicuring and various artificial nail applications. Following your training, you will qualify to take the State Board of Cosmetology exam for licensing as a nail technician.
Additionally, qualified instructors in this specialty field are in demand because of the detailed extensive education required. Upon completion of the Nail Instructor major, you will qualify to take the State Board of Cosmetology Exam for licensing as a Nail Instructor.
Accreditation
| Oklahoma State Board of Cosmetology |
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Estimated Time to Complete
| Pathway | Months |
| Nail Technician (day student) | 5-6 |
| Nail Technician (evening student) | 6-8 |
| Nail Instructor (day student, Licensed Nail Technician, minimum 2 years documented experience) | 5-6 |
| Nail Instructor (evening student, Licensed Nail Technician, minimum 2 years documented experience) | 6 |
Starting Salaries
Nail Technician - $15.00 to $20.00 / hour
Nail Instructor - $15.00 to $20.00 / hour
Employment Opportunities
| Day Spas |
| Physicians' Clinics |
| Cruise Ships |
| Schools, Educational Facilities |
| Professional Product Companies |
| Beauty Salons |
Tuition Rates
Students are required to purchase a pant uniform (style selected by the instructors).
Students are also required to wear white, professional shoes.
White dress flats, canvas shoes and open-toe shoes or sport shoes are not allowed.
No tuition for high school students.
Adult students pay standard rate of $800 per semester for full-time or $400 per semester for part-time.
Evening students pay $640 per semester, due to reduced hours in evening classes. Since evening classes meet for more months, (see Length), total amount of hours and total cost of the evening session remain the same as for day classes.
Students should also be prepared to purchase the following items for these approximate costs:
Tool Kit $110
Uniform $70
Shoes $50-65
Nail Technician Textbook $76.50 (Required for adult students, optional for high school students.)
State Board Registration $5. Upon completion of their major, students will need a $15 money order for the State Board Exam registration.
Only the Nail Technician major is eligible for Financial Aid.
Start Dates
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October 22, 2007
January 8, 2008
February 11, 2008
March 24, 2008
April 23, 2008
August 2008
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