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The Laney College Cosmetology Program prepares students in all phases of Cosmetology!

 

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Prior to enrolling in classes at Laney College

  1. Apply for admission to Laney College at cccapply.org
  2. Apply for financial aid  NOW https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa
  3. Apply for fee waiver California college promise grant website  
  4. Attend Cosmetology Orientation /Information Session

scroll down for dates and times for orientation/information sessions .

Sessions are  on Zoom

 

 FALL 2023 semester .

The fall semester begins August 22, 2023

Class days and times: Monday through Friday  8a to 330p

or

Monday through Friday  5p to 10p

  • Students must choose to attend either day or evening class

Enrollment in Cosmetology classes for  New students to Peralta College begins April 17  2023.

First semester  Cosmetology Classes Are:

  • 210  Theory
  • 210L Lab or 210LE (evening)
  • 211 Manicuring
  • 212  Chemical Services
  • 213  HairStyling
  • 214 HairColor
  • 215 Facials

*All seven classes must be taken to participate in the program .

Orientation Information Sessions Zoom ID
Wed March 22  5p 834 4068 5351
Wed March 29  5p 834 4068 5351
Wed April 5  5p 834 4068 5351
Wed April 12  5p 834 4068 5351
Wed April 19  5p 834 4068 5351
Wed April 26 5p 834 4068 5351
 Wed May 10  5p 834  4068  5351
AS OF  MAY 4, 2023  Day and Evening Level 1   COSMETOLOGY  CLASSES ARE FULL STUDENTS INTERESTED IN CLASSES  MAY ENROLL TO THE WAITLIST ONLY

The Cosmetology program prepares students in all phases of Cosmetology.  The program consists of 1600 hours of training in theoretical foundations, manipulative skills, business knowledge, professional and ethical practices and prepares students to take the California State Board of Cosmetology examination for licensure.

Cosmetology program graduates :

  • Earn a Certificate of Achievement – complete 50-51 cosmetology units 
  •  Qualify for  to  licensing through the California State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology
  • May earn an Associate in Arts Degree by  completing 19 units of General Education

The Cosmetology Program consists of seven required courses, courses cannot be taken individually.

All Students must attend an informational orientation session prior to enrolling in the courses. 

Students must purchase cosmetology supplies and books as directed by instructors to participate in the program . Estimated cost of books and supplies will be disclosed at an Orientation session.

 

  • At Laney Cosmetology We Pride Ourselves in being an all Inclusive Program Catering to. . . The New Face of Beauty: Embracing LGBTQ+ Inclusivity!

Click on the photo below and check out a new resource we’ve locked in to help raise awareness around how LGBTQ+ representation is redefining beauty norms and what beauty-related businesses need to be doing to show up regularly, not just during Pride Month.

We’re super proud to support our LGBTQ+ students and @beautyschoolsdirectory in creating a more inclusive Industry for all!

We look forward to meeting you!!

Laney Cosmetology Department

900 Fallon Street, B-100

Oakland, CA 94607

(510) 464-3285

(510) 464-3589

Contact persons for additional information

Sthomas@peralta.edu    Ms. Sydney Simmons Thomas Windham

TChristal@peralta.edu  Ms. Toshia Christal

LCarpenter@peralta.edu Ms. Latonya Carpenter

LGoltz@peralta.edu   Mr.  Louis Goltz