Cosmetology - AAS Degree

This Cosmetology curriculum is designed to provide competency-based knowledge, scientific/ artistic principles, and hands-on fundamentals associated 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 examination. Upon successfully passing the State Board exam, graduates will be issued a license.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the Cosmetology Program, the graduate should be able to:

• Perform basic manipulative skills in the concepts of hairstyling, hair shaping, hair coloring, texture services, scalp and hair conditioning, skin and makeup, manicures, and pedicures
• Apply fundamentals of salon safety in the work environment.
• Recognize the importance of client relations through consultation techniques.

Cosmetology Checklist

Fall Semester I (16 Credit Hours)

Course Name	Course Title	Class	Contact	Clinical	Credits
COS-111	Cosmetology Concepts I	4		0	4
COS-112	Salon I	0		0	8
ACA-122	College Transfer Success	0		0	1

Spring Semester I (15-16 Credit Hours)

Course Name	Course Title	Class	Contact	Clinical	Credits
COS-113	Cosmetology Concepts II	4		0	4
COS-114	Salon II	0		0	8

Summer Semester I (14 Credit Hours)

Course Name	Course Title	Class	Contact	Clinical	Credits
COS-115	Cosmetology Concepts III	4		0	4
COS-116	Salon III	0		0	4

Fall Semester II (13 Credit Hours)

Course Name	Course Title	Class	Contact	Clinical	Credits
COS-117	Cosmetology Concepts IV	2		0	2
COS-118	Salon IV	0		0	7
COS-223	Contemp Hair Coloring	1		0	2
COS-240	Contemporary Design	1		0	2

Spring Semester II (7 Credit Hours)

Total Credit Hours:

65-66

Communications: COM-110, COM-120, COM-231; ENG-110, ENG-111, ENG-112.

Natural Sciences/Math: BIO-111, BIO-112, CHM-151, or MAT-110.

Humanities/Fine Arts: ART-111, ART-114, ENG-231, HUM-115, MUS-110, REL-221, or REL-212.

Social/Behavioral Sciences: ECO-251, ECO-252, HIS-111, HIS-131, PSY-150, PSY-241 OR SOC-210.

Program Electives: ACC-120, ACC-121, ACC-140, BUS-115, BUS-121, BUS-125, BUS-137, BUS-152, BUS-153, BUS-240, CIS-110, SPA-111.