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Cosmetology Department

*IN RESPONSE TO THE PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF THE COVID-19 OUTBREAK AND IN ORDER TO ENSURE THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF OUR FACULTY, STAFF AND STUDENTS, THE COSMETOLOGY PROGRAM IS NO LONGER RECEIVING OR WORKING ON CLIENTELE OR THE PUBLIC AT LARGE*

Enrollment Process  

Thank you for your interest in our programs!  

Update: 

As of 3/10/2023, our department including: Cosmetology, Esthetician, and Nail Technician Programs will be undergoing admission changes. Currently, admission will include the following procedures: 

Attend an orientation that are held in the V101 at 12 pm. These orientations will be held every first monday of the month, excluding holidays and school closures. Once students attend an orientation they will be placed on a list for their respected progam. Each program contains 32 students per semester.

Note: If the student has already been to an orientation prior this update (10/24/22-3/13/23), the student is still currently on the waitlist. 

Once grainted a permission code, the students are able, within a 2 week grace period, to buy their books and kits in person at the San Diego City College Bookstore. After the grace period, their spot in the list will be given up to the next waitlisted person. You will have to repeat the process to enter said program again. 

When the books and kits are perchased please send a photo of the recept to our department chair, Kim Czerwonka to finally ensure your roll in your respected program. 

For more information please e-mail Madison Van Decker, Assistant: mvandecker@sdccd.edu 

Department Chair, Kim Czerwonka email: kczerwonka@sdccd.edu

Programs

Our Cosmetology Department currently offers:

 Esthetician class will begin a new class in the spring of 2023

  1. Full time 
  2. Lab class schedule: Monday thru Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm on campus
  3. Lectures class online 

 Manicure class will begin a new class in the spring of 2023

  1. Full time
  2. Lab/Lecture schedule: Monday thru Friday, 8:00am-3:15pm on campus

Cosmetology orientations are held once a month (excluding holidays and campus closures) at 12 pm in V101. Virtual Orientations are very first Wednesday of the month at 1pm.

In-Person Orientation Dates Virtual Orientation Dates
  • April 3rd
  • May 1st
  • July 10th 
  • August 7th 
  • September 11th
  • October 2nd
  • November 6th 
  • December 4th 
  • April 5th
  • May 3rd
  • July 5th
  • August 2nd
  • September 6th 
  • October 4th
  • November 1st
  • December 6th

 

Each program includes a dedicated team of faculty all working hard toward the same goal of ensuring the success of our students. 

We provide students with every opportunity to succeed in the training program at San Diego City College and to increase your opportunity for successfully passing the California's State Board of Cosmetology licensing exam.

ALL PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS MUST ATTEND ONE ORIENTATION IN ORDER TO BE ADMITTED INTO THE PROGRAM. 

[ No orientations will be held on campus holidays and school closures]

12:00p.m.-1:00p.m. IN ROOM V101 OF THE CTC/V BUILDING (Cosmetology Dept. 2nd floor)

Click here for the Cosmetology Orientation PDF

Cosmetology: The certification is currently on hold due licensing requirements changing from 1600 hours to 1000 hours before going to the State board. The program will be full time, day only when it reopens Fall 2023. 

*Schedules subject to change*

Department of Cosmetology is no longer receiving or working on clientele or the public at large due to SDCCD pandemic safety guidelines.

No community services, events or engagements will be offered until further notice.

We look forward to seeing you soon.

Thank you, 

Kim Czerwonka, Department Chair, kczerwonka@sdccd.edu 

Program Learning Outcomes

Display competence in the subjects covered in the course and is evidenced by a minimum final examination score of 75 percent or greater