This program combines classroom theory, clinical experience, work-based learning and portfolio development in completing the required 1,000 hours of curriculum to obtain a NYS license for a career in the appearance enhancement industry.
Contact information
SUE STRONG
Columbia-Greene Educational Center
(518) 828-4157 • sstrong@questar.org
LISA GILBERT
Rensselaer Educational Center
(518) 273-2264 • lgilbert@questar.org
Characteristics of a successful student:
- A strong interest in some or all course material
- Open-minded, eager to learn about new things
- Excellent attendance
- Interest and some ability in technical area
- Parental support of the career and technical education (CTE) program
Courses strongly recommended to take prior to enrollment or concurrently at home school district:
- Studio in Art
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Entrepreneurship
- Personal Health and Wellness
Curriculum and materials used:
- Milady Standard Cosmetology, Thompson Delmar Learning
- Milady Theory and Practical Workbooks
Cosmetology students may be able to receive academic credit in the following subject areas:
- Math 11 (1 credit)
- Science 11 (1 credit)
- Career and Financial Management (1/2 credit)
- English 12 (1 credit)
For more information on the availability of this option, please contact your
home school counselor.
College credit available through the program:
Bryant & Stratton College
BUSS 100 Business Principals (3 credit hours)
(These credits are only available if the student attends this college.)
Related career opportunities:
- Cosmetologist
- Desairologist
- Aesthetician
- Hair Stylist
- Nail Technician
- Product Salesperson
- Spa Owner/Employee
Licensing:
New York State Cosmetologist License
Technical endorsement:
National Occupational Competency Testing Institute
(NOCTI) Cosmetology NY
To earn a CTE technical endorsement on their diploma, students must meet ALL of the following requirements:
- Earn the minimum 22 credits for HS graduation in NYS
- Pass the minimum 5 required regents exams (ELA, 1 Math, 1 Science, US History and Global History)
- Pass ALL 3 parts of the technical assessment: written, performance and portfolio.
Consultant Committee:
- Adam & Eve Beaute Center
- Casa Urbano Salon
- Custom Cutters
- Eddy Retirement and Rehabilitation-Delmar & Troy
- Fantastic Sams
- Gregory’s Barbershop
- Kylie and Company
- Questar III
- Lisa Marie Beauty Salon
- Serenity Day Spa
- Smith's Beauty Supply
- Spa-Lon Salon
- The Hair Gallery
- The Hair Lab
- Upstage Productions
- Visions Hair
- Walking The Dog Theatre
RATING CRITERIA:
This graph represents nine data points that are considered important when assessing CTE program effectiveness at Questar III. A lower (or higher) rating than the average may only tell part of “the story” for why that rating is lower or higher. It is important not to simply assume that a lower rating in an area is an indicator of lower quality, or a less valuable rating. Instead, when looking at all nine ratings, it is important to discuss why a CTE program received that rating.