Cosmetology Program Outcomes

EvCC Core Learning Outcomes

  1. Engage and take responsibility as active learners
    Students will be involved in the learning process as they gain deeper levels of understanding of the subject matter.  They will design, complete, and analyze projects while developing group interaction and leadership skills.
  2. Think critically
    Students will develop and practice analytical skills, problem-solving skills, and quantitative reasoning skills.  Using creativity and self-reflection, they will be able to engage in inquiry that produces well-reasoned, meaningful conclusions.
  3. Communicate effectively
    Students will develop the organizational and research skills necessary to write and speak effectively.  The students will demonstrate awareness of different audiences, styles, and approaches to oral and written communication.
  4. Participate in diverse environments
    Students will gain the awareness of and sensitivity to diversity, including one’s own place as a global citizen.  Students attain knowledge and understanding of the multiple expressions of diversity, and the skills to recognize, analyze, and evaluate diverse issues and perspectives.
  5. Utilize information literacy skills
    Students will develop and employ skills to recognize when information is needed and to locate, evaluate, effectively use and communicate information in its various forms.
  6. Demonstrate computer and technology proficiency
    Students will use computers and technology as appropriate in their course of study.

Cosmetology Program Outcomes

  1. Perform hair care services for all types of hair including hair analysis, hair cutting, hairstyling, hair coloring and lightening, permanent waving and chemical relaxing.
  2. Perform natural nail services including manicuring and pedicuring.
  3. Perform basic skin care services including skin analysis, facials, makeup application and superfluous hair removal.
  4. Demonstrate customer service skills, self-growth and personal development.
  5. Perform salon business such as front desk operations, dispensary inventory and loss prevention, resume building and interviewing skills, self marketing and the basic knowledge of starting one's own salon business.
  6. To have the knowledge of decontamination control, public hygiene and special sanitation procedures used for the protection of the client and the operator.
  7. Possess the necessary skills to pass the Washington State licensure written and practical exams required for a professional license to work in the Cosmetology industry.