The Hair Design program is designed to prepare students to enter the world of hair design. Students can secure employment in a salon and/or prepare to open a new salon business.
Students will 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 will perform these skills with the newest techniques, products and equipment in the industry. Students learn to communicate with customers, analyze hair, perform the duties of hair cutting, coloring, styling, and chemical texture services.
This program includes 1200 clock time hours of instruction required by the State of Utah for licensure. Students are prepared to take the National Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology/Barbering Licensure, and examination required for licensure.
The Data Analytics program prepares students for roles in technology, finance, healthcare, ecommerce, manufacturing and more. The competency-based curriculum provides training through real-world simulations, personalized mentoring, and practical coursework. Students develop skills in initiating data projects, sourcing information, transforming datasets, analyzing data, and presenting results which form an essential toolkit for the field of data analytics.
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Registration Information:
| PRE-REGISTRATION OPENS: | January 10, 2024 | March 6, 2024 | May 30, 2024 | August 19, 2024 | October 23, 2024 | January 8, 2025 | |
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| PRE-REGISTRATION CLOSES: | March 1, 2024 | May 24, 2024 | August 9, 2024 | October 18, 2024 | January 3, 2025 | February 28, 2025 | |
| NEXT START DATE: | May 28, 2024 | August 15, 2024 | October 21, 2024 | January 6, 2025 | March 3, 2025 | May 27, 2025 |
Minimum Age Requirement: 17 years old. High school students must be in their senior year.
Enrollment is based on a randomized selection process.
| SECTION | CAMPUS | ROOM # | START DATE | END DATE | START TIME | END TIME | DAYS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAY 2024-DAY | Lehi Campus – Buildling A | 104 | 5/28/2024 | Varies depending on completion of program requirements | 9:30 AM | 4:30 PM | M-F |
| MAY 2024-NIGHT | Lehi Campus – Buildling A | 104 | 05/28/2024 | Varies depending on completion of program requirements | 4:30 PM | 9:00 PM | M-F |
| 7:00 AM | 3:00 PM | Sat | |||||
| AUGUST 2024-DAY | Lehi Campus – Buildling A | 104 | 8/15/2024 | Varies depending on completion of program requirements | 9:30 AM | 4:30 PM | M-F |
| AUGUST 2024-NIGHT | Lehi Campus – Buildling A | 104 | 8/15/2024 | Varies depending on completion of program requirements | 4:30 PM | 9:00 PM | M-F |
| 7:00 AM | 3:00 PM | Sat | |||||
| OCTOBER 2024-DAY | Lehi Campus – Buildling A | 104 | 10/21/2024 | Varies depending on completion of program requirements | 9:30 AM | 4:30 PM | M-F |
| OCTOBER 2024-NIGHT | Lehi Campus – Buildling A | 104 | 10/21/2024 | Varies depending on completion of program requirements | 4:30 PM | 9:00 PM | M-F |
| 7:00 AM | 3:00 PM | Sat | |||||
| JANUARY 2025-DAY | Lehi Campus – Buildling A | 104 | 1/6/2025 | Varies depending on completion of program requirements | 9:30 AM | 4:30 PM | M-F |
| JANUARY 2025-NIGHT | Lehi Campus – Buildling A | 104 | 1/6/2025 | Varies depending on completion of program requirements | 4:30 PM | 9:00 PM | M-F |
| 7:00 AM | 3:00 PM | Sat | |||||
| MARCH 2025-DAY | Lehi Campus – Buildling A | 104 | 3/3/2025 | Varies depending on completion of program requirements | 9:30 AM | 4:30 PM | M-F |
| MARCH 2025-NIGHT | Lehi Campus – Buildling A | 104 | 3/3/2025 | Varies depending on completion of program requirements | 4:30 PM | 9:00 PM | M-F |
| 7:00 AM | 3:00 PM | Sat | |||||
| MAY 2025-DAY | Lehi Campus – Buildling A | 104 | 5/27/2025 | Varies depending on completion of program requirements | 9:30 AM | 4:30 PM | M-F |
| MAY 2025-NIGHT | Lehi Campus – Buildling A | 104 | 5/27/2025 | Varies depending on completion of program requirements | 4:30 PM | 9:00 PM | M-F |
| 7:00 AM | 3:00 PM | Sat |
| Course Name | Course Hours | Course Credits | Externship/Clinical/ WBL Credits | Tuition ($120/Credit) | Course Fees | Industry Exam Fees |
| Cosmetology/Barbering/Hair Design Basics | 120 | 4 | $480.00 | $1,620.00 | ||
| Barbering Basics | 60 | 2 | $240.00 | $45.00 | ||
| Cosmetology/Hair Design Chemical Services Basics | 90 | 3 | $360.00 | $76.00 | ||
| Advanced Training & Skills I | 90 | 3 | $360.00 | $220.00 | ||
| Professional Development, State Laws, and Industry Specific Continuing Education | 90 | 3 | $360.00 | $230.00 | ||
| Advanced Training & Skills II | 90 | 3 | $360.00 | $142.00 | $194.00 | |
| Advanced Training & Skills III | 30 | 1 | $120.00 | $115.00 | ||
| Hair Design Clinical I | 135 | 3 | $360.00 | $439.00 | ||
| Hair Design Clinical II | 135 | 3 | $360.00 | $89.00 | ||
| Hair Design Clinical III | 135 | 3 | $360.00 | $84.00 | ||
| Hair Design Clinical IV | 135 | 3 | $360.00 | $119.00 | ||
| Hair Design Clinical V | 90 | 2 | $240.00 | $114.00 | $60.00 | |
| TOTALS: | 1200 | 19 | 14 | $3,960.00 | $3,293.00 | $254.00 |
| Tuition/Fees | Cost |
|---|---|
| Tuition: | $3,960.00 |
| Application Fee: | $0.00 |
| Registration Fee: | $40.00 |
| Total Course Fees: | $3,293.00 |
| Required Materials: | $80.00 |
| Industry Exam Fee: | $254.00 |
| Total: | $7,627.00 |
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.
While not required, you may make a deposit, in person or online, for the full program upon registration to be held in your student account.
| Required Materials | Quantity | Notes (ISBN numbers, etc) | Cost | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hair Design Kit | Included in Course Fees | |||||||
| Textbooks | Included in Course Fees | |||||||
| State Board Kit | This kit is required for the State of Utah Practical Exam. | $80.00 | ||||||
| Computing device with audio/video capabilities and online connectivity | A portion of some courses will be done online. Students will be required to provide their own device with audio and video capabilities as well as their own internet connectivity. Students should be prepared to complete up to 8 hours of online learning each week they are in the Program. | $0.00 | ||||||
| Total Cost of Required Materials | $80.00 |
| Optional Materials | Quantity | Notes (ISBN numbers, etc) | Cost | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Additional Mannequins | up to 10 additional mannequins may be required. Each mannequin is apprximately $45 | $450.00 | ||||||
| Total Cost of Optional Materials | $450.00 |
How flexible are the hours? Can I come both day and night?
Due to the hours necessary for completion, schedules are not flexible, and students can only attend one schedule.
What services can I provide if I get a Hair Design license?
Students can provide hair services that include color, cut, styling, and other hair-related services. Hair Design students are not licensed to perform nail or aesthetics services (including eyelashes).
Admission requirements may be met by taking the Entrance Assessment OR by providing qualifying documentation. The Entrance Assessment can be taken at a Testing Center, and qualifying documents can be sent to transcripts@mtec.edu.
Learn more about the assessment HERE
If chosen, you will be notified via email on the registration day to confirm your placement. You must confirm your place within 3 business days.
If chosen as an alternate, you will be placed on a waiting list. For every cycle not chosen, you will receive a preferential point to help increase the chances for next time.
Appointments can be scheduled HERE
