New River announces cosmetology certificate program
Cosmetology students at New River Community and Technical College are now able to enter the workforce sooner, thanks to a fast-track certificate program.
The Cosmetology program, started in 2012 as an Associate of Applied Science, has undergone a curriculum revision to be a Certificate of Applied Science – graduation in four semesters with 52-credit hours as opposed to five semesters with 72-credit hours.
New student registration for the upcoming year is open through July 30 or until the class is filled.
The two-semester, 30-credit Esthetics program and the one-semester, 14-credit (previously 18-credit) Nail Care Technician program also are accepting new students through July 30 at the Greenbrier Valley Campus.
“These certificate programs are going to be more cost-effective and time-effective, to enable our students to be ready for work sooner,” said Lisa Brown Carter, Program Coordinator for Personal Services at New River CTC.
General education classes Math 101 and English 101 are no longer required for completion. Instead, math and English are included within course material. For example, students will write a research paper on a Cosmetology-related subject. Similarly, math skills are an integral component of the curriculum, especially related to measurement and business practices.
New River CTC Cosmetology graduates work in salons across the region, including The Greenbrier in White Sulphur Springs, Body and Sol Salon and Day Spa in Lewisburg, and Tangled Salon and Nail Spa in Summersville.
For further information about enrolling in the Cosmetology, Esthetics, or Nail Care Technician certificate programs, contact Carter at 304-647-3005 or 1-866-349-3739 or admissions@newriver.edu.
