J. F. Drake State Technical College - Alabama

Course Details

Salon Management

Course Description

The Salon Management program offers the following options: Cosmetology, Therapeutic Massage, Esthetics, Barbering, and Nail Care. The program combines classroom theory with “hands-on” practice in the laboratory. The program is designed to provide qualified individuals the opportunity to acquire the knowledge, aptitude, and skills in one or more of the options listed above. The fundamental mission of the program is to provide excellence in career training. This mission dictates that the program shows a concern for a diverse population by respecting its client’s values, traditions, and aspirations. It seeks to satisfy the employment and educational needs of the business and industry community. Upon completion of the salon management program and the attainment of a license, students can enroll in Cosmetology Instructor Training Courses. Students enrolling in these courses must be proficiently skilled for entry-level employment in the field, successfully pass the Alabama Board of Cosmetology licensure examination and capably train students to become professionals in the field including abiding by all rules and regulations governing safe services for themselves and their clients.

Course Duration

NumberDuration
1year

Career outcomes

A graduate of the Salon Management program can become employed as a Barber, Cosmetologist, Manicurist, Hairstylist, Color Technician, Make-Up Artist, Massage Therapist, Cosmetology Instructor, or Salon Owner depending on the program option selected. After gaining experience in a shop/salon environment, graduates could build enough clientele to one day open their own business. Other opportunities include teaching in a vocational educational setting or advancing to a sales representative. Additional information is available from the Department of Labor’s Occupational Outlook Handbook.




Salon Management J. F. Drake State Technical College - Alabama