Cosmetology, AAS

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Program Code: A55140

The 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. Employment is available in beauty salons and related businesses.

General Education Courses: 15 Hours

English: 6 Hours

ENG 110 - Freshman Composition Credits: 3
COM 110 - Introduction to Communication Credits: 3
OR
ENG 111 - Writing and Inquiry Credits: 3 and
ENG 112 - Writing/Research in the Disc Credits: 3 or
ENG 114 - Prof Research & Reporting Credits: 3

Social/Behavioral Sciences: 3 Hours

Selected from the list of Social/Behavioral Sciences electives for the Associate in Applied Science degree appearing in the current catalog.

or
PSY 118 - Interpersonal Psychology Credits: 3

Humanities/Fine Arts: 3 Hours

Selected from the list of Humanities/Fine Arts electives for the Associate in Applied Science degree appearing in the current catalog.

Math/Natural Sciences: 3 Hours

Selected from the list of Natural Sciences/Mathematics electives for the Associate in Applied Science degree appearing in the current catalog.

Major Courses: 49 Hours

Core: 34 Hours

COS 111 - Cosmetology Concepts I Credits: 4
or
COS 111A - Cosmetology Concepts IA Credits: 2 and
COS 111B - Cosmetology Concepts IB Credits: 2
COS 112 - Salon I Credits: 8
or
COS 112A - Salon IA Credits: 4 and
COS 112B - Salon IB Credits: 4
COS 113 - Cosmetology Concepts II Credits: 4
or
COS 113A - Cosmetology Concepts IIA Credits: 2 and
COS 113B - Cosmetology Concepts IIB Credits: 2
COS 114 - Salon II Credits: 8
or
COS 114A - Salon IIA Credits: 4 and
COS 114B - Salon IIB Credits: 4
COS 115 - Cosmetology Concepts III Credits: 4
or
COS 115A - Cosmetology Concepts IIIA Credits: 2 and
COS 115B - Cosmetology Concepts IIIB Credits: 2
COS 116 - Salon III Credits: 4
or
COS 116A - Salon IIIA Credits: 2 and
COS 116B - Salon IIIB Credits: 2
COS 117 - Cosmetology Concepts IV Credits: 2
or
COS 117A - Cosmetology Concepts IVA Credits: 1 and
COS 117B - Cosmetology Concepts IVB Credits: 1

Other Required Courses: 15 Hours selected from the following:

BUS 115 - Business Law I Credits: 3
BUS 121 - Business Math Credits: 3
BUS 230 - Small Business Management Credits: 3
CIS 111 - Basic PC Literacy Credits: 2
COS 118 - Salon IV Credits: 7
or
COS 118A - Salon IV A Credits: 4 and
COS 118B - Salon IV B Credits: 3
COS 250 - Computerized Salon Ops Credits: 1
SPA 111 - Elementary Spanish I Credits: 3

Other Required Courses: 1 Hour

ACA 111 - College Student Success Credits: 1
or
ACA 122 - College Transfer Success Credits: 1