Central and Salem Colleges offer cosmetology, manicuring, and instructor training courses, focusing on both theory and practical experience. They emphasize developing professional graduates with technical skills, customer service, retailing, communication, and business building abilities. The courses aim to prepare students for immediate employment, fostering habits and attitudes beneficial in health, sanitation, safety, and ethical professional practice. The schools have campuses in Camdenton, St. Robert, and Rolla, Missouri.