This program covers all of the areas required by the State Board of Cosmetology to meet the state of NJ requirements for licensure. Students are required to complete a minimum of 1,000 hours of instruction and must attain competencies in each of the following areas:

• State laws and regulations

• Sanitation and Sterilization

• Skin Care and Shaving

• Hair and Scalp Treatments

• Shampooing

• Hair Shaping

• Hairstyling

• Hair Coloring

• Chemical Curl Reformation

• Manicuring and Pedicuring

• Related Sciences

• Professional Ethics

• Shop/Salon management

• State Board Exam Prep 

If you are interested in applying for Financial Aid to help with the program cost, use BCIT’s school code 042856 when applying for benefits online at studentaid.gov. Any remaining balance will be due based on our Payment Plan due dates.

Additional Information: High School diploma or GED required upon program completion for state licensing examination. Course cost DOES include supplies and textbooks. Students are responsible for purchasing their own uniform: black scrubs.

Full-Time Day Program

September – June (1000 hours)

Monday - Thursday 8am to 4pm

Twilight Part-Time Evening Program

February - June of the following year (1000 hours)

Monday - Thursday 4pm to 9pm

Please note this program breaks for the summer