Nail Technology is the art and science of beautifying and improving the nails and surrounding skin, and study of cosmetics, chemicals and small business.

Each student will participate in a 15 hour internship program in conjunction with the district’s most successful salons.

Nail technician, manicurist, pedicurist, salon manager, salon owner, product educator, cosmetic chemist, platform artist, writer, state board member.

Admission Requirements
To be accepted into the Cosmetology Program, the following must be submitted:

1. Request Personnel interview with the Assistant Professor of Cosmetology, Kelli Malone - 618.545.3306 / kmalone@kaskaskia.edu
2. College application declaring Cosmetology as your major.
3. Official high school transcript or G.E.D. Equivalent
4. ACT scores at least 15 in the reading area or COMPASS Reading score of at least 75, and a writing score of at least 45.
5. Completed Cosmetology Worksheet for Admission
6. Signed Cosmetology Requirements and Course Specifics

Program Worksheets

Course Specifics
The Kaskaskia College Nail Technology program is a part-time 350 clock hour course. This course is conducted Tuesday - Thursday from 5:30pm to 9pm and Saturdays from 8am – 4:30pm. During your training, you must complete all course graduation requirements as outlined below:

I. NLTC 130 II. NLTC 131 III. COSM 120 IV. NLTC 140 V. NLTC 141

VI. NLTC 150 VII. NLTC 151 VIII. NLTC 152 IX. Graduation Final X. State Board Practical Exam

XI. Recruit New Clients XII. 20 Hours of Internship XIII. Community Service XIV. Walk-in Services XV. Student Competition

Nail Technology Curriculum
The Kaskaskia College Nail Technology Program has the outstanding reputation of offering students a wonderful, well-rounded program. Our balanced curriculum focuses equally on theory and lab classes. You will be trained in all areas of natural and artificial nail services. We begin each new class with a 2 day, in-house orientation where new students are orientated on specific rules and regulations of the program, dress code, student conduct, curriculum, etc. Students will have 3 weeks of hands-on experience perfecting techniques before going to the clinic floor to work on the public. We also offer students the opportunity to customize their education with optional advanced classes taught in addition to the basic curriculum. This allows students to specialize and focus on the area of cosmetology that interests them the most or develop areas they feel weak in.

Student Kit & Books
Kaskaskia College Nail Technology students are required to purchase the KC Nail Technology Student Kit. This kit consists of equipment and supplies they will use throughout their training. This equipment is professional, salon-quality; durable items and supplies are of professional standards. Students will receive the most current edition of Milady textbooks available at the bookstore. The price of your kit will be a one time charge built into your tuition. Student Uniform & Appearance
To ensure unity and professionalism all Kaskaskia College Nail Technology students are required to wear one of the approved uniform options to class. One option that is supplied through the Kaskaskia College Bookstore consists of a white scrub top with the Kaskaskia College Nail Technology logo on the left shoulder and black scrub pants. Other approved optional uniforms are acceptable and are outlined in the department’s rules and regulations. Students will be required to start wearing uniforms during their second week of their training. Nail Technology students are expected to display a professional appearance throughout class and clinic times. Students will be graded and evaluated on their appearance and professional image throughout their training.

Nail Technology Clinic Floor Experience
Once you have completed your first 3 weeks of training, you will be able to perform nail services on the public in a professional salon setting. To prepare students for the salon industry and teach them tools to develop strong marketing, each student is required to recruit new clients during their training.

If you have any questions or concerns, please call the Kaskaskia College Nail Technology Coordinator, Chris Browne, at (618) 545-3386.

Once you have read this document please sign and date below and return the white copy to the Kaskaskia College Nail Technology Department.

The Nail Technology progarm is a 11 week course equaling 350 clock hours.

Admission to the program will be limited to 10 students.

Students are required to earn a grade of "C" or better in all courses with a COSM prefix to be eligible to continue.

NOTE: The program requirements presented here are effective Spring 2008. Previous versions of the KC Catalog are available in their entirety at our catalog archive. If you are uncertain about which catalog you should reference, please contact an academic advisor. Please contact an academic advisor with questions regarding course registration or degree/certificate completion.