Nail Master Educator 23-24

Due to an extensive waitlist, this program is currently not accepting ADULT applications at the Rockwell Campus for any daytime offerings (AM, PM, or Fulltime). If you would like to be contacted when this application re-opens for adults, please complete this form OR check back to our website at a later date. If you are interested in our Evening Program at the Rockwell Campus, you may still apply today. If you are interested in this program at another campus, you may still apply for that campus for any available timeslot.

About this Major

Manicurists provide services to customers related to beautifying the hands and feet. Our nail technician training program prepares you for this speciality service career by giving you the opportunity to practice professional techniques and work with real clients in our on-campus salon.

Already licensed nail technicians with two or more years of experience can use this program to take the next step and become a licensed instructor. Due to the extensive education required, qualified instructors in this specialty field are in demand. The curriculum includes teaching methods, learning philosophies, and professional development.

You will learn massage techniques, arm, hand, leg and foot anatomy, manicuring, pedicuring, and various artificial nail applications. Upon completion, students qualify to take the State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering exam for licensing as a manicurist/nail technician. 

Eligible Licensures/Certifications

  • OSBCB Manicurist Exam
  • OSBCB Manicurist License

This career major's curriculum meets the professional licensure requirements for Oklahoma but does not meet the licensure requirements for all other states.

Entrance Requirements

Before beginning classes, students enrolled in the Nail Technician career major must provide a birth certificate and high school transcript, as well as a 2x3-inch face photo less than one year old and a cashier's check ($5) payable to the Oklahoma State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering (OSBCB). A social security number is required on the initial application, and it required to obtain a manicurist/nail technician license from the OSBCB.

At A Glance

Open To

Adult students

Campus

Reno, Rockwell

Total Hours Required

1,000

Length

  • Full-time: 10 months of instruction
  • Part-time: 20 months of instruction
  • Program length may vary based on progress rate and/or summer school attendance
  • With proof at least 2 immediate, previous years in the industry, may be credited advanced standing of 700 hours.

Times

Daytime classes, two sessions: Monday — Friday

  • 7:55 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
  • 12:30 p.m. to 3:35 p.m.

Evening classes: Monday — Thursday

  • 3:45 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Courses

  • Orientation 60 hours
  • Introduction to Teaching and Curriculum 120 hours
  • Course Outline and Development 330 hours
  • Teaching — Assisting in Classroom and Clinic 90 hours
  • Cosmetology Law, School Management and Record Keeping 150 hours
  • Practice Teaching — Classroom and Clinic 250 hours

Tuition & Costs

Costs for In-State Adult Students

Costs for Out-of-State Adult Students

Employment & Outcomes

Salary Range

$15 - $30

per hour

Pass Rate

73%

Pass Rate

Employment Opportunities

Graduates of this program are qualified to work for:

Day spas, cruise ships, schools, educational facilities, professional product companies, beauty salons

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