Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General

Western Piedmont Community College, a public institution in Morganton, NC, offers a one- to two-year certificate in Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General. This program is part of the cosmetology and related personal grooming arts field (CIP 12.0401) and provides training in hair care techniques, skin care, nail services, sanitation standards, and state board examination preparation for cosmetology licensure in North Carolina.

Students seeking a longer pathway may also consider the two- to four-year Cosmetology/Cosmetologist General certificate also offered at Western Piedmont Community College. The institution additionally offers technical programs including Electromechanical Technologies, Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician, Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician, and Computer Engineering Technology/Technician at the two- to four-year certificate level. This mix of personal services and engineering technology programs provides students in Morganton with a variety of career-focused training options.