Cosmetology

Associate in Technical Arts

This program is designed to allow the student to complete all of the required instruction to qualify for the Washington State Cosmetology License examination and at the same time complete an Associate in Technical Arts Degree. This degree is provided through a joint agreement between the West Sound Technical Skills Center and Olympic College.

For acceptance into the program, the student must make application at the West Sound Technical Skills Center and meet all requirements. To obtain the Associate in Technical Arts Degree, the student must complete all of the core requirements and program requirements listed below.

All of the program requirements meet the competency standards required by the Washington State Licensing Board for Cosmetologists. All cosmetology program classes will be held at the Skills Center, which has been licensed by the State of Washington.

Program Outcomes

1. Demonstrate written skills required for the application process and examination to obtain state licensing.
2. Exhibit managerial skills and working knowledge of state laws that is necessary to establish a new, small business or operate an existing salon or retail business.
3. Apply product knowledge of the industry in a retail sales and service environment.
4. Provide training to clientele via educational seminars and consultation.
5. Perform employability standards such as customer service, communication and listening skills, performance characteristics (i.e., adaptability, responsibility, punctuality, cooperation, etc.), and work ethics.
6. Observe safety issues and industry-related laws and regulations, and remedy unsafe practices.

*See course description for prerequisite.

Source: 2012-2013 Olympic College Catalog