Cosmetology Instructor

This award is not eligible for Financial Aid

The Certificate of Competency (CCT) in Beauty and Wellness Instructor program will prepare students to provide instruction for the Beauty and Wellness program students. Additionally, students will learn how to write and deliver a successful lesson plan, and will graduate from the program with the skills necessary for establishing and maintaining an effective classroom. Topics also include knowledge of laws pertaining to the Arizona Barbering and Cosmetology Board (BCB), safety and sanitation, and state board regulations. Upon completing the Beauty and Wellness Instructor program, students will be prepared to take the Arizona Barbering and Cosmetology Board Instructor licensing exam.

This program is designed to meet education requirements for licensure or certification in the State of Arizona. Granting licensure and certification is the sole responsibility of the state board or approval agency. This program is only offered and available to students located in the State of Arizona. The Maricopa County Community College District and colleges define student location within Administrative Regulation 2.2.3(7).

This is a Fast Track Certificate, which can be completed in two semesters or less.

Details

Field of Interest
Business, Entrepreneurialism and Management
Degree Type
Certificate of Competency (CCT)
Academic Plan
Cosmetology Instructor (CER)
Academic Plan Code
1192N
Total Clock Hours Required
350
Catalog Year
2025-2026
Effective Term
Fall 2025
Admission criteria

1. Must hold current Arizona Barbering and Cosmetology Board license in good standing.

2. Must have one year of industry work experience.

Notes

This program is not eligible for Title IV Federal Financial Aid.

Students must successfully complete all required competencies and pass each course with a minimum grade of 80% and complete 100% of the course hours required in order to continue on to the next course.

Students may apply for graduation from the Beauty and Wellness Instructor program upon successful completion of all program hours and a score of 80% or higher. Completion of this program is not a guarantee of employment.

Completion of the program does not guarantee students an Instructor license (in any state). Students must pass the Arizona Barbering and Cosmetology Board (BCB) licensing exam in order to teach in Arizona.

The BCB may deny a student's application if it is determined that the student does not meet citizenship and/or high school education requirements if under the age of 18. If students have concerns about their citizenship status and/or high school education requirements, they are strongly encouraged to immediately contact the BCB via its website: HTTPS://BCB.AZ.GOV, give full disclosure of their situation, and save any written response.

GateWay Community College will not give refunds or be held liable for graduates who do not receive a BCB Instructor license.

What You'll Learn
  • Understand the basic needs of an effective classroom instructor.
  • Demonstrate learned concepts through effective lesson plan creation.
  • Identify learned concepts in theory to successfully pass a written exam with 80% or better.
  • Demonstrate teaching methods, including classroom management, in a live teaching setting.
  • Demonstrate lessons learned, in theory and current industry work experience, to facilitate student learning in the classroom and live clinic setting under the direction of a licensed instructor.
  • Create effective lesson plans including various assessment methods.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of teaching methods, including management, in a live classroom and salon student clinic setting under the guidance of a licensed instructor.
  • Enhance cosmetology student learning in classroom and clinic settings by integrating theoretical concepts with practical industry experiences under the guidance of a licensed instructor.
  • Successfully complete student instructor exam with 80% or better, including written exam and practical demonstration rubric, to be eligible for the Arizona Barbering and Cosmetology Board certification and licensure.
Career Statistics

Successful completion of this certificate may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Arizona-based wages* for this certificate. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.

Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary
$56,550

* Career and wage information provided by Pipeline AZ using data, reports, and forecasts which are generated using government data sources. Sources

Course Sequence by Term

The following is the suggested course sequence by block. Please keep in mind:

  • Students should meet with a navigator to discuss their academic and career goals.
  • The course sequence is laid out by block and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
  • This is a cohort program in which students progress through their course of study together in the required course sequence.

Courses Sequence

Block 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Block 1
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Clock Hours
COS250 Instructor in Training Orientation 80
COS251 Instructor in Training I 135
COS252 Instructor in Training II 135
Disclaimer

Students must earn a grade of ‘P’ or ‘C’ or better (depending on the course grading scale) for all courses required within the program.

Weekly hour requirements vary by program. Students should meet with a navigator to discuss these requirements further. Actual completion times may vary. A separate $15 Registration Fee will be charged per academic year.

This certificate is not eligible for Title IV Federal Financial Aid.

View MCCCD’s official curriculum documentation for additional details regarding the requirements of this award (https://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm12?id=16454775).

At Maricopa, we strive to provide you with accurate and current information about our degree and certificate offerings. Due to the dynamic nature of the curriculum process, course and program information is subject to change. As a result, the course list associated with this degree or certificate on this site does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If you are interested in pursuing this degree or certificate, we encourage you to meet with an advisor to discuss the requirements at your college for the appropriate catalog year.

Previous Catalog Years

The pathway map presented above is for the current catalog year and is the intended pathway map for new students. All previous catalog years for this pathway map are available at the link below.

Previous catalog years for Certificate of Competency (CCT) in Cosmetology Instructor