Licensing and Accreditation:

• South Carolina State Board of Cosmetology

• Council on Occupational Education
  7840 Roswell Road, Bldg. 300, Suite 325, Atlanta, GA  30350
  Phone:  (770) 396-3898 or (800) 917-2081  Fax:  (770) 396-3790
  www.council.org

Academic Programs:

Charleston Cosmetology Institute offers three courses related to the Cosmetology profession:

• Cosmetology

• Manicuring/Nail Technology

• Esthetics

Facilities:

• Charleston Cosmetology Institute has a large clinic floor area with 50 stations, 4 classrooms, 5 restrooms, a lounge area for students, and parking. There is no campus housing available; however, there are many apartment complexes located in close proximity of the school. The clinic floor restroom is handicapped equipped.

Student

Services:

• The staff at Charleston Cosmetology Institute is always eager to help. Students are encouraged to request counseling with any staff member as often as needed. The school cannot guarantee employment upon graduation; however, we do have an excellent placement record. All graduates are encouraged to request assistance in placements. The school offers continued assistance in placement throughout the graduate's professional career.

Communication

Devices

• In conjunction with our communication policy, cell phones, iPads, and electronic devices are used inside the institute for educational purposes only.

Rules and Regulations for Conduct

• Students are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner befitting the industry. Rules for conduct are contained in the Student Handbook and are presented during Student Orientation. High standards of integrity and character are expected. A student will be asked to leave if his/her conduct is unbecoming or in discord with any rules of the school. Students must treat each other, the staff, and the customers with respect. A friendly atmosphere makes for more pleasant surroundings; therefore, profanity, rudeness, gossip, and trouble making will not be tolerated. Students are required to wear the school uniform at all times during training.

Student Transfer Policy:

In order for a student to transfer to Charleston Cosmetology Institute, the following procedures will be followed:

• Normal enrollment procedures including presentation of proper identification documents, and completion of enrollment form and personal information data sheet.

• Student must submit their certified transcripts and letter of recommendation from an approved school, as well as official documents showing hours completed.  Documents certifying hours must come directly from the state board or school issuing the hours.  All documentation pertaining to previous training is kept in the student's file.

• Charleston Cosmetology Institute will only accept 600 transfer hours for cosmetology training.  The student must complete the freshman program before advancing to the clinic floor.  For the manicuring/nail technology training, 100 transfer hours will be accepted.  For the esthetician course, 100 transfer hours will be accepted. 

• Students will pay the cost of education on a monthly basis.

• The only allowed variance from this policy is for students eligible for VA Education Benefits.  Because of federal guidelines relating to previous training for Veteran students and those that are eligible, students may not receive education benefits for hours that have been previously certified with a passing grade.  Students eligible for VA Education Benefits who have had previous training may receive more than the Institute's allowed transfer hours.  Credit will depend on the student's ability to perform practical work and his/her theoretical knowledge.  The Institute must receive a certified detailed transcript of previous hours and grades from all areas of study prior to the scheduled start date to receive any credit and to allow adequate time for testing.  Based on the transcript provided, the Educational Director will generate a test using a minimum of 10 questions from each area of study from the Institute's own test bank.  In order to receive full credit, the student must pass each section of the test with a minimum score of 85%.  If the student does not meet the minimum 85% passing score, the student will not be awarded any hours for that particular area of study.

• All students must enter Charleston Cosmetology Institute at the beginner's level.

• There is no transfer of hours between programs within the Institute due to the South Carolina State Board of Cosmetology regulations.

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