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Pennsylvania Academy of Cosmetology Arts and Sciences:
Take the first step towards a new career in the exciting beauty industry! Located in Johnstown in Cambria County, and DuBois in Clearfield County PA, Pennsylvania Academy of Cosmetology Arts and Sciences provides quality training programs in the fields of Cosmetology and Esthetics.

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Beauty / Cosmetology Training Programs:

- Cosmetology Operators Program (45 weeks / 1,250 hours)

In this comprehensive program, you will be trained in all aspects of cosmetology, both theory and practical. 

You will begin with 15 weeks (450 hours) of classroom instruction, providing basic training in techniques and procedures. For the remaining 800 hours, you will participate in scheduled theory classes, advance workshops, supervised clinic floor activities, customer relations, and mock state boards.

Our mission is to graduate the finest cosmetologists in the beauty industry. You will be given the tools you need for a successful career, as well as learn the business and communication skills you require.

Subjects include: Long Hair Graphics & Facial Makeup; Basic Facials, Manicures & Pedicures; Hair Sculpting with Salon Success; Hair Design; Texture Design; Color & more.


- Esthetician Program (17 weeks / 300 hours)
Designed for students who wish to specialize in the study of skin care, this program aims to meet the growing demand for trained estheticians.

In this program, you will learn how to do specialized facials and skincare, as well as the basics of makeup application using professional skin care products.

Once you have graduated, you can take state boards and become a licensed esthetician, which allows you to work in any salon or spa. You could be ready to start a rewarding new career in less than 5 months!


- Cosmetology Teacher Program (28 weeks / 600)
After graduating from our Cosmetology Operators program, you may continue your education by enrolling in the Teachers Course. The additional experience and education you receive will help you to become a confident professional.

You will learn how to meet the challenges of the classroom, how to prepare lessons plans, and the basics of salon management.

In addition to your theory classes, they spend time in the classroom and in the student salon assisting the instructors, esthetics students, and cosmetology students.

In addition, you learn how to do advanced European style facials, and have opportunities to take part in other workshops as well.

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