Program Requirements
Nail Technician
Technical Diploma | 30-502-4
www.cvtc.edu
1-800-547-2882
Start Dates: January
Effective: January 2026
First Semester
Course #Course TitleCreditsPrerequisites/Comments
502-320Nail Technology2January-March | Program student; Corequisite: 806-323Hand and nail care, including nail enhancements, nail care, pedicures, and manicures. Fundamentals will include basic nail terminology, basic acrylics, basic nail design, product knowledge, and safety and sanitation practices.
502-331Advanced Nail Technology2March-May | 502-320 or concurrentThis course will provide students with advanced nail techniques. Fundamentals will include: nail terminology, acrylics, nail enhancements, gel services, nail design, product knowledge, and safety and sanitation procedures.
502-332Nail Salon Service4March-May | 502-331 and 806-323 or concurrentThis course will provide students with hands-on training using the fundamentals of Nail Technology and Advanced Nail Technology, while practicing safety/sanitation procedures and professionalism. This course will be taught in a lab setting providing Nail Technology services to the public. Product knowledge and retail skills will also be practiced.
806-323Salon Science 11January-March | Program student; Corequisite: 502-320This is a one credit course covering the basic science concepts essential in the beauty industry such as: regulations for health and safety, principles of infection, preventing the spread of disease, basic anatomy and physiology of cells, tissues, and systems, nail structures, growth, diseases and disorders, plus properties of light and electromagnetic waves.
TOTAL CREDITS:9
Minimum Program Credits Required: 9
2.0 Minimum Program Cumulative GPA Required for Graduation
If a student does not enroll in any courses at CVTC for two or more consecutive semesters, the student will be required to reapply with Admissions. Students must abide by any changes in admission requirements and degree requirements.
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