SCHOOL OF COSMETOLOGY

Sharon Satellite 200 Sterling AvenueSharon, PA 16146724-983-0700

Meadville Campus 11618 Cotton RoadMeadville, PA 16335814-724-0700

Uniontown Campus 11 E Penn. StreetUniontown, PA 15401724-439-4900

Hermitage Campus 2370 Broadway AvenueHermitage, PA 16148724-983-0700

Morgantown Satellite 40 Commerce Drive, Suite 201Morgantown, WV304-381-2633

The School of Spa and Cosmetology Arts can help you turn that creativity into a career. Our comprehensive cosmetology, esthetics, and nail technician curriculum is designed to cover it all — from basic skills like cutting and styling to complex procedures such as chemical texture services, skin care, man-icures, and pedicures. A career in the salon industry is fashion forward, exhilarating, and in demand!

If you have a passion for wellness and healing, consider the School of Spa and Cosmetology Arts, Massage Therapy Diplo-ma. Our innovative program is devoted to the art and science of contemporary bodywork and massage. The program was founded to teach massage therapy combining a focus on cul-tivating excellent technique, body mechanics, and movement with techniques to touch the mind, body, and spirit.

Laurel’s 12-month Cosmetology program prepares our students for exciting and creative positions in a salon or spa. Our students learn the basic fundamentals and the related subjects of hair, skin, nail care and color cosmetic applications that are necessary for a well-rounded education. Our licensed instructional staff teaches both theoretical and practical appli-cations. Our students will have the opportunity for supervised practice in the school’s full-service cosmetology clinic!

Cosmetology

FIRST SEMESTERHair Shaping IHair Styling IChemical Texture ServicesManicuring, Pedicuring & Nail DesignHair Structure & ChemistryHair Coloring I

SECOND SEMESTERCosmetology Science TheorySalon Retailing & Clinic PreparationEthnic Hair StudiesHair Shaping IIHair Coloring IIClinic I

THIRD SEMESTEREsthetics & HistologyState Board Laws & TheoryState Board PracticumAdvanced TechniquesClinic IICareer Development

HOURS909060

1054560

4530454545

195

60304560

22530

TOTAL 1350

Required Courses

This Cosmetology program model is offered at the following locations: Meadville (PA), Hermitage (PA), and Uniontown (PA).

Laurel’s Esthetics / Nail program gives our students compre-hensive instruction in the understanding of skin care and makeup, along with a comprehensive knowledge of man-icuring, pedicuring, nail design and artistry. This 8-month program is a combination of lecture, demonstration, practical experience and professional business-building skills which are vital for success in the growing field of skin care and nail care.

FIRST SEMESTEREsthetics TheoryEsthetics Clinic

SECOND SEMESTERNail Technician TheoryNail Technician ClinicCareer Development

HOURS255100

1209530

TOTAL 600

Esthetics / Nail Technician

Required Courses

This Esthetics / Nail Technician program model is offered at the following locations: Meadville (PA), Hermitage (PA), and Uniontown (PA).

Laurel’s Esthetic’s program gives our students comprehensive instruction in the understanding of skin care and makeup. Students will gain an understanding in the study of anatomy, physiology and histology, infection control, ingredient and product knowledge, chemistry, and nutrition. In addition, stu-dents will learn a variety of services such as specialized facials with facial massage, Galvanic and high frequency treatments, professional makeup, and hair removal as well as in depth skin analysis, use of facial machines, and professional make-up artistry skills.

FIRST SEMESTEREsthetics TheoryEsthetics Clinic

HOURS255100

TOTAL 355

Required Courses

Master Teacher of Cosmetology

Esthetics

Laurel’s Master Teacher of Cosmetology program prepares our students for positions as cosmetology instructors. Stu-dents will take courses in communication, procedures and observation, instructional methodology & management, and salon management theory. Students will have the opportu-nity to work with current cosmetology students, under the supervision of an instructor and will have student teaching experience in several different classes!

FIRST SEMESTERCommunicationsProcedures & ObservationPersonal & Professional GrowthInstructional MethodologyInstructional Management

SECOND SEMESTERClinic ManagementStudent TeachingTeacher State Board

HOURS6060606060

90150

60TOTAL 600

Required Courses

This Esthetics program model is offered at the following locations: Meadville (PA), Hermitage (PA), and Uniontown (PA).

This Master Teacher of Cosmetology program model is offered at the following locations: Meadville (PA), Hermitage (PA), and Uniontown (PA).

Laurel’s Nail Technical program provides our students with comprehensive knowledge of all aspects of nail esthetics, which includes massage, manicure, pedicure, artificial nails and artistry along with instruction in traditional and contem-porary techniques for nail enhancing and nail extensions.

Laurel’s Massage Therapy program gives our students in-struction in a wide variety of styles and modalities including hot stone, deep tissue, Swedish and more. Built into the curriculum are courses in anatomy and physiology, kinesiolo-gy, pathophysiology, and practice management. Students will have the opportunity for supervised practice in the school’s massage clinic! AVAILABLE AT ALL LOCATIONS!

FIRST SEMESTERNail Technician TheoryNail Technician Clinic

HOURS120

80TOTAL 200

Required Courses

Nail Technician

Massage Therapy

This Nail Technician program model is offered at the following locations: Meadville (PA), Hermitage (PA), and Uniontown (PA).

FIRST SEMESTEREssentials of Massage and Bodywork IProfessional Development & EthicsPractice BuildingAnatomy & PhysiologyKinesiologySpa TherapiesEastern ParadigmSpecial Populations

SECOND SEMESTERDeep Tissues MassageTrigger Point TherapyOrthopedic MassagePathopysiologyStretchingEssentials of Massage & Body Work IITherapeutic TechniquesCertification PrepClinic I

HOURS9065156060303030

3030454530303030

100TOTAL 750

Required Courses

Laurel’s 14-month Cosmetology program prepares our students for exciting and creative positions in a salon or spa. Students learn basic fundamentals in the related subjects of hair, skin, nail care and color cosmetic applications that are necessary for a well-rounded education. Our Morgantown location offers a variety of course work paired with hands-on practical hours in our clinic!

FIRST SEMESTERProfessional Development in CosmetologySate Board Laws and TheoryCosmetology Science IPrinciples of Hair Care & DesignHair Shaping IHair Styling IChemical Texture ServicesHair Coloring IWigs, Braiding, and Hair Additions

SECOND SEMESTERCosmetology Science Theory IIHair Styling IIHair Shaping IIHair Coloring IIClinic I

THIRD SEMESTERThe Science of Esthetics & Skin CareThe Science of Nail TechnologyClinic II

FOURTH SEMESTERState Board PracticumClinic III

HOURS6045

120306045606045

135456045

240

180105240

30230

TOTAL 1835

TOTAL 1050

Cosmetology - WV

Nail Technician - WV

Required Courses

Our Nail Technician program provides knowledge of all aspects of nail esthetics, which includes massage, manicure, pedicure, artificial nails and artistry along with instruction in traditional and contemporary techniques for nail enhancing and nail extensions.

FIRST SEMESTERProfessional Development in CosmetologyNail Technician TheoryNail Technician Clinic

HOURS60

105240

TOTAL 405

Required Courses

Programs listed on this page are specific to our satellite location in Morgantown, WV. If you have questions please reach out to us at laurel.edu.

FIRST SEMESTERProfessional Development in CosmetologySate Board Laws and TheoryCosmetology Science IPrinciples of Hair Care & DesignHair Shaping IHair Styling IChemical Texture ServicesHair Coloring IWigs, Braiding, and Hair Additions

SECOND SEMESTERCosmetology Science Theory IIHair Styling IIHair Shaping IIHair Coloring IIHair Stylist ClinicState Board Practicum

Laurel’s Hair Styling program gives our students comprehen-sive instruction in all aspects of cosmetology, which includes product knowledge, haircutting, styling, coloring and other chemical services such as permanent waving, chemical hair relaxing and reformation curls.

HOURS6045

120306045606045

135456045

21030

Hair Styling - WV

Required Courses