Classes are taught at a local beauty college with students getting college credit if enrolled through Saddleback College. The cost of the course varies with the unit value and program. Students will purchase their individual kits through the beauty college. The costs of the kits vary from approximately $750 to $850 depending on the specific course. Exact costs can be obtained at the beauty college. Uniforms are required for all students and attendance is mandatory.

Next term for students to enroll will be Spring 2010 :

January dates not available ---Part-time Cosmetology and Cosmetician night students
January dates not available- Full-time Cosmetology and Cosmetician day students

Orientation Schedule: December date not available. at Lake Forest Beauty School.

For directions to ATAS Room 207, please see 'Parking Lot Map' via link: http://www.saddleback.edu/atas/documents/ParkingMap09.pdf

New students please read the Enrollment process below.

COS 400A-D - Cosmetology.  This is a 1600 hour course preparing you to take the state Board exam to become a licensed Cosmetologist.  Cost for California residents is $312 per semester for about 400 hours plus approximately $850 for the kit which is purchased throught the beauty school.

COS 440 - Cosmetician.  This is a 600 hour course preparing you to take the state Board exam to become a licensed Cosmetician/Esthetician.   Cost for California residents is $416 for the entire course plus approximately $750 for the kit which is purchased throught the beauty school.

Full time students attend the day classes which are offered Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 5pm and which is 40 hours per week.

Part time students take evening classes with classes running from 6pm to 10pm, Monday through Thursday and possibly all day Saturday. (subject to change)

Enrollment:

1. Your First step is to enroll as a Saddleback College student if you do not have a current college ID number. You can do this online at www.saddleback.edu or go to the Admissions and Records office located on the Saddleback College campus.
2. Step 2 is to take your student ID number to the ATAS Division office which is located on the Saddleback College campus, in the Technology and Applied Science (TAS) building, room 207. You will complete a contact information form. We will answer your questions, and update the computer so that you will be able to register. We can fax or email the contact form to you if that is more convenient.
3. Step 3 is to Register for class on your assigned date, at the Admissions and Records office located on the Saddleback College campus with the Yellow card and ticket number given to you. Call if you are not sure about the ticket number.

Employment Opportunities:

While competition for jobs is keen, South Orange County, with its growing population, is a particularly good area for cosmetologists, manicurists, cosmeticians and others connected with the hair care and beauty industry. With some experience and additional training, cosmetologists can move into management and ownership positions, teaching, sales, the entertainment industry, and positions with the State Cosmetology Board.

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Fall 2009 class schedule Spring 2010 class schedule