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
- General college admission requirements.
- Completion of required immunizations by the first day of class,
including TB test and first dose of Hepatitis A vaccine.
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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