Salon and Spa Management

Available: Shoals Campus
Advisors: M. Grissom (5420) melinda.grissom@nwscc.edu

A career certificate that prepares cosmetologists, hairstylists, and other personal grooming specialists to manage beauty parlors, shops, and full-service or specialized salon and to prepare for licensure as professional salon and spa owners operator. Includes instruction in cosmetic services marketing and retailing; advertising and promotion; salon management; the cosmetic and salon supply industries; hiring; supervision, and labor relations; applicable business and professional laws and regulations; professional standards and image; and customer service.

Students are provided a complete review of all procedures and practical skills pertaining to their training in the program.

Entering students are required to complete ORI 107. Transfer students are exempt from this requirement.

All entering students under the Salon and Spa Management Career Certificate program must complete 1500 clock hours to be eligible to take Alabama Board of Cosmetology and Barbering license Exam. All students must complete all credit units that are required along with MTH 116 or higher and ENG 101.