Cosmetology Course

MTI College is proud to offer this unique opportunity for students seeking to enter the exciting and creative field of cosmetology. MTI College is partnering with Paul Mitchell, a major industry expert, to deliver a career-oriented program where students develop the knowledge and skills necessary to become licensed cosmetologists throughout the State of California and launch exciting careers in cosmetology. The cosmetology course is designed to develop a full range of professional skills in hair, skin and nail care, as well as in client relations, retail sales and the fundamentals of salon management.

This certificate program may be completed in approximately 46 weeks.

Learning Outcomes

The learning outcomes for the Cosmetology program are based on the minimum requirements for becoming a licensed cosmetologist in the State of California. As students move through each phase of the program, they will successfully demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and confidence they have acquired in the classroom and on the clinic floor. Students who successfully complete the Cosmetology program will be able to do the following:

• Describe and adhere to the laws and rules regulating the cosmetology industry in the State of California;
• Discuss and apply the scientific aspects of cosmetology, including anatomy and physiology, chemistry, and bacteriology to their professional activities;
• Follow general sanitation procedures and safety guidelines as applied to all aspects of hair, skin, and nail care;
• Consistently apply appropriate principles and techniques in the following areas:
• hair cutting, styling, coloring, permanent waving, chemical relaxing, and other scalp and hair treatments
• skin care treatments and the application of cosmetics
• manicuring, pedicuring, and advanced nail techniques
• Perform salon services in a friendly, competent, and professional manner;
• Make appropriate product recommendations and properly advise customers on product use and safety;
• Apply fundamental business practices to a salon environment, including customer service, retail skills, client recordkeeping, and salon administration.

The Advantages of MTI Training

Personal attention is provided through a small student/faculty ratio

Faculty consists of experienced and practicing professionals

Our Sacramento campus is one of the very few private colleges in California designed and built exclusively for private career training

Hands-on training occurs in state-of-the-art classroom, lab, and clinic facilities

Employment-driven programs are designed to meet the needs of prospective employers through balanced curriculum offerings of skill, knowledge and general studies

Placement assistance for job related employment is provided for graduates

Accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)

Grants and loans available, government or otherwise, to assist qualified students with education expenses

MTI was named Best Vocational College by Sacramento News & Review readers