Cosmetology
The Cosmetology curriculum is designed to provide competency-based knowledge, scientific/artistic principles, and hands-on fundamentals associ-ated with the cosmetology industry. The curriculum provides a simulated salon environment which enables students to develop manipulative skills.
Course work includes instruction in all phases of professional imaging, hair design, chemical processes, skin care, nail care, multi-cultural practices, business/computer principles, product knowledge, and other selected topics.
Graduates should qualify to sit for the State Board of Cosmetic Arts exami-nation. Upon successfully passing the State Board exam, graduates will be issued a license. Employment is available in beauty salons and related businesses.
Specific Requirements
1. General college admission requirements.
2. Completion of required immunizations by the first day of class, including annual TB test and first dose of Hepatitis B vaccine. Second Hepatitis B vaccine to be completed at least one month after the first dose. Third injection to be completed six months after the first dose.
3. To earn hours, Cosmetology students must be physically present in the laboratory. When leaving a laboratory, students must clock out.
4. Students enrolled in the program should not be subject to colorblindness, be pregnant or have a sensitivity to chemicals.
5. Students should be physically able to use cosmetology equipment such as clippers and scissors and able to stand for long periods of time.
Associate in Applied Science (A55140)
Program Summary |
Hours |
|---|---|
| General Education | 15 |
| English/Communication | 6 |
| Humanities/Fine Arts | 3 |
| Natural Sciences/Mathematics | 3 |
| Social/Behavioral Sciences | 3 |
| Core Courses | 34 |
| Other Courses | 17 |
| Program Total | 66 |
Courses requiring a grade of "C" or better: BUS, CIS, and COS
| Course | Class | Lab | Credit |
| First Semester (Fall) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| ACA 115 Freshman Seminar | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| CIS 113 Computer Basics | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| COS 111 Cosmetology Concepts I | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| COS 112 Salon I | 0 | 24 | 8 |
| Semester Total | 4 | 28 | 14 |
| Second Semester (Spring) | |||
| COS 113 Cosmetology Concepts II | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| COS 114 Salon II | 0 | 24 | 8 |
| PSY 118 Interpersonal Psychology | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Semester Total | 7 | 24 | 15 |
| Third Semester (Summer) | |||
| COM 120 Interpersonal Communications | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| COS 115 Cosmetology Concepts III | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| COS 116 Salon III | 0 | 12 | 4 |
| Semester Total | 7 | 12 | 11 |
| Fourth Semester (Fall) | |||
| COS 117 Cosmetology Concepts IV | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| COS 118 Salon IV | 0 | 21 | 7 |
| COS 260 Design Applications | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| ENG 110 Freshman Composition | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Semester Total | 6 | 24 | 14 |
| Fifth Semester (Spring) | |||
| BUS 151 People Skills | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| BUS 230 Small Business Management | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| MAT 115 Mathematical Models | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Humanities Elective | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Semester Total | 11 | 2 | 12 |
| Program Totals | 35 | 90 | 66 |
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