All courses of study in the Poplar Bluff Technical Career Center School of Cosmetology are designed and structured to not only focus on customer care, but incorporate elements that enhance the quality of care delivered. It is vital that the cosmetologist develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills in order to provide effective, individualized care. Learning experiences are coordinated with curriculum and planned with consideration of individual and group needs.

Students will complete theory and practical hours in the classroom prior to beginning clinical hours. Students will complete clinical experiences in the PBTCC School of Cosmetology salon working with actual customers. This course requires the student display professionalism, responsibility, maturity, self-motivation, and the ability to accept corrective criticism.