Program: Cosmetology Diploma - Lenoir Community College

2024-2025 College Catalog

Apr 10, 2025

Program Code: D55140

For a cosmetologist license, a student must have clocked 1500 hours of a cosmetology curriculum at an accredited school approved by the North Carolina Board of Cosmetic Art Examiners. This education includes both written and practical coursework to prepare for your career.

Note: Students may complete courses without clocking all 1500 hours, therefore, requiring additional courses to fulfill the 1500 hours.

General Education Hours: 6 Hours

Select two courses from the following:

COM 110 - Introduction to Communication Credits: 3
ENG 110 - Freshman Composition Credits: 3
MAT 110 - Math Measurement & Literacy Credits: 3

Major Hours: 42 Hours

Core: 34 Hours

COS 111 - Cosmetology Concepts I Credits: 4
COS 112 - Salon I Credits: 8
COS 113 - Cosmetology Concepts II Credits: 4
COS 114 - Salon II Credits: 8
COS 115 - Cosmetology Concepts III Credits: 4
COS 116 - Salon III Credits: 4
COS 117 - Cosmetology Concepts IV Credits: 2

Other Required Courses: 8 Hours

ACA 111 - College Student Success Credits: 1
COS 118 - Salon IV Credits: 7

Total Cosmetology Diploma: 48 Credits

For more information:

Christy Riley
Cosmetology Program Chair/Instructor
Bullock (Building 001), Room 135
Phone: (252) 527-6223, ext. 128
Fax: (252) 233-6879
Email: ciriley29@lenoircc.edu