Academy of Cosmetology Arts, LLC
Providing Exceptional Beauty Education Since 2001
4201 East Yale Ave., Suite B135 Denver, CO 80222
Phone (303) 378-9204
www.beautyed4u.com
Volume XI Number II 2023-2026
Effective as of July 01, 2025
Mission Statement
Through effective communication and an intention for on-going growth and development, it is our mission to provide the highest quality education and excellent industry support. It is our goal to instill in our students the pride and integrity necessary for the support as a foundation for their chosen career paths by inspiring creative expression as a tool for professional growth and prosperity. We have raised education to an art form and established an academy where you will find:
Beauty at Work
Approved and Regulated by the
Colorado Department of Higher Education,
Division of Private Occupational School Board
INTRODUCTION
The Academy of Cosmetology Arts LLC offers theoretical, hands-on and some correspondence via synchronous telecommunications training in the most professionally accepted methods within the cosmetology and barber industries.
The Academy of Cosmetology Arts, LLC d/b/a A.CA (hereinafter referred to as “the Academy”), is a limited liability company of Colorado. The director / owner is Peggy Sue Schmoldt.
FACULTY MEMBERS**
Peggy Sue Schmoldt Licensed Agent, Cosmetology Instructor and Director of Education
Garison Stigall Barber Instructor
Carlena Green Cosmetology and Esthetics Instructor
Gabriella DiPentino Hairstylist Instructor
Morissa Vigil Cosmetology and Nail Technology Instructor
Whitney Rippe Esthetics and Common Core Instructor, and Information Technology
**Addendum A contains an additional list of all Externship Site Instructors
LICENSURE PROGRAMS OFFERED
HAIRSTYLIST
20 Units 1500 Hours (390 Contact /110 Lab) 10 Phases/ 12 Months
Occupational Objective: The graduate should be able to proficiently demonstrate an understanding
of saie and sanitary hair services performed in a learning environment that emulates a typical salon setting. The
graduate will be prepared to take the State Licensing examination and gain an entry- level position
ESTHETICIAN HYBRID
10 Units 600 Hours (150 Contact/450 Labl 2 Phases/6 Months
Occupational Obiective: The graduate should be able to proficiently demonstrate an understanding
of safe and sanitary skin care services performed in a leaming environment that emulates a typical salon setting.
The program is offered as a hybrid model combining on-line and in-person with an externship option. The graduate
will be prepared to take the state licensing examination and gain an entry-level position
NAIL TECHNOLOGY HYBRID
10 Units 600 Hours (150 Contact/450 Lab) 2 Phases/6 Months
Occupational Obiective: The graduate should be able to proficiently demonstrate an
understanding of safe and sanitary nail services performed in a leaming environment that emulates a typical
salon setting. The program is Offered a s a hybrid model combining on-line a n d in-person with an externship
option The graduate will be prepared to take the state licensing examination and gain an entry-level
position
ADVANCED TRAINING CERTIFICATE COURSES
COSMECEUTICAL (SURFACE PEELS) $500
3 Units (2 Theorv/1 Lab). 24 Hours/ 3 Days
MANUAL. EXFOLIATION-MICRODERMABRASION/DERMAPLANING $400
2 Units (1 Theorv/1 Lab) 16 Hours/ 2 Days
cupational Objective: To educate a n d train the licensed cosmetologist/cosmetician student in
cessary elements relating to microdermabrasion and dermaplaning procedures. The student will le
the proper choice and use of microdermabrasion and dermaplaning tools pre- care and post-care
treatments a n d contra-indications to treatment.
ELECTRIC FILE $150
1 Unit, (Theory and Lab) 8 hours/ 1 Day
WAXING FOR MANICURISTS $125
1 Day Theory and Lab 6 Hours/ 1 Day
Occupational Obiective: The graduate should be able to proficiently demonstrate an understanding of safe and
sanitary waxing for hair removal. The student will learn the proper choice. application methods and the contraindications
involved The graduate will receive a certificate of completion This course is offered to licensed Cosmetologists