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
General Education Requirements
Communication
Take 2 Groups
Group 1:
Take 3 credits
ENG-110, ENG-111
Group 2:
Take 3 credits
COM-110, COM-120, COM-231, ENG-112, ENG-114
Humanities/Fine Arts
Take 3 credits
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
Social/Behavioral Sciences
Take 3 credits
ECO-251, ECO-252, HIS-111, HIS-112, HIS-121, HIS-131, HIS-132, POL-120, PSY-150, SOC-210, SOC-220, SOC-225
Natural Sciences/Math
Take 3 or 4 credits
BIO-111, BIO-140, BIO-168, CHM-151, MAT-110, MAT-143, MAT-152, MAT-171
Major Requirements
Required Courses
Take 41 credits
COS-111, COS-112, COS-113, COS-114, COS-115, COS-116, COS-117, COS-118
Other Major Requirements
Take 4 credits
COS-223, COS-240
Take 2 groups
Group 1
Take 1 credit
ACA-122
Group 2
Take 4 credits
From course prefixes: ACC, BUS, CIS, COS-130, SPA-111
Total Credit Hours: 65-66