UTAH SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION (USHE) DESCRIPTION:
The Cosmetology program is designed to prepare students for employment in cosmetology/barbering, hair design, skin, and nail care. This program prepares students for employment in a salon and/or to open a new salon business.
Students in this program develop communication, professional behavior, and the core skills of working in a salon business. Students work with salon guests in a well-equipped salon and perform these skills with the newest techniques, products, and equipment in the industry. Students learn to communicate with customers; analyze skin, hair and nails; and perform the duties of hair cutting, coloring, styling, chemical texture services, and basic skin and nail care.
This program includes 1600 clock time hours of instruction as required by the State of Utah for licensure. Upon completion of the program, students are prepared to take the National Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology/Barbering Licensure, an examination required for licensure.
The Artisan Baking course is fast-paced and follows the industry standards and practices of classical and contemporary baking. You will learn intermediate and advanced baking techniques in an exciting well-equipped kitchen setting. With the variety of methods and techniques taught, this course makes for a highly concentrated, focused, and hands-on curriculum. Students will participate in scaling, mixing, dough production, retail operations, and oven work in our production kitchen labs.
The coursework involves breads, pies, pastries, cookies, cakes, and some specialty decorating. Bakery math, formulas, and professionalism will be discussed as students work in the classroom and in the kitchen labs to develop their skills and a portfolio. You will be in the kitchen daily preparing a variety of baked goods, cakes, and pastries finished to industry standards. If you enjoy teamwork, bakery production, timelines, and creating delicious baked goods in a commercial baking environment, this course is for you.
This program is eligible for Financial and Veterans Aid! Learn more
Registration: January 6, 2025
Minimum Age Requirement: 17 years old. High school students must be in their senior year.
| Campus | Room # | Start Date – End Date | Time | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lehi Building A | 116 | 06/01/2026 – 07/14/2026 | 7:30am – 11:30am | Monday – Friday |
| Tuition/Fees | Cost |
|---|---|
| Tuition: | $252.00 |
| Course Fees: | $222.00 |
| Total Cost of Program: | $474.00 |
Note: High school students attend MTECH tuition free, and are only responsible for fees and materials.
Course-by-course cost breakdowns can be found on the “Courses” tab above.
Upon registration, you will register and submit payment for the first course in the program.
Registration is on a first come, first serve basis. Tuition and fees are due for the first course upon registration.
Prospective students can register through the Student Portal, or in person at Student Services.
ahuntington@mtec.edu
