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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

Select One Communications Course: COM-110, COM-120, COM-231, ENG-111, ENG-112, ENG-114

Course NameCourse TitleClassContactClinicalCredits
ACA-122College Transfer Success

0

0

1
COS-111Cosmetology Concepts I

4

0

4
COS-112Salon I

0

0

8
Total Credit Hours:16

Spring Semester I

Select One Science/Math Course: BIO-111, BIO-140, BIO-168, CHM-151, MAT-110, MAT-143, MAT-152, MAT-171

Course NameCourse TitleClassContactClinicalCredits
COS-113Cosmetology Concepts II

4

0

4
COS-114Salon II

0

0

8
Total Credit Hours:15-16

Summer Semester I

Select One Course from the Social/Behavioral Sciences Courses: ECO-251, ECO-252, HIS-111, HIS-112, HIS-121, HIS-131, HIS-132, POL-120, PSY-150, SOC-210, SOC-220, SOC-225

Select One Communications Course: COM-110, COM-120, COM-231, ENG-111, ENG-112, ENG-114

Course NameCourse TitleClassContactClinicalCredits
COS-115Cosmetology Concepts III

4

0

4
COS-116Salon III

0

0

4
Total Credit Hours:14

Fall Semester II

Course NameCourse TitleClassContactClinicalCredits
COS-117Cosmetology Concepts IV

2

0

2
COS-118Salon IV

0

0

7
COS-223Contemp Hair Coloring

1

0

2
COS-240Contemporary Design

1

0

2
Total Credit Hours:13

Spring Semester II

Select One Course from the Humanities/Fine Arts Courses: ART-111, ART-114, ART-115, DRA-111, DRA-115, ENG-231, ENG-232, ENG-241, ENG-242, HUM-115, MUS-110, MUS-112, PHI-240, REL-110, REL-211, REL-212, REL-221

Select Four Credit Hours from Program Elective Courses: ACC-120, ACC-121, ACC-140, BUS-115, BUS-121, BUS-125, BUS-137, BUS-152, BUS-153, BUS-240, CIS-110, SPA-111 

Total Credit Hours:7

Total Credit Hours: 65-66