2019-2020 Catalog

Cosmetology A.A.S.

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.

Upon successful completion of this program, the student should be able to:

  • Apply sanitation/infection control procedures to the salon environment
  • Complete client consultations including sculpture, chemical processes and hair designs
  • Practice business industry standards through salon experience
  • Practice critical thinking to solve chemical formulation
  • Demonstrate knowledge of hair design, skin care and nail technology

General Education

Required Courses

CourseTitleCreditsOffered
ENG 111Writing and Inquiry

3

FA, SP, SU
PSY 150General Psychology

3

FA, SP, SU

English/Communications

Select 3 semester hours credit from the following
CourseTitleCreditsOffered
COM 110Introduction to Communication

3

FA, SP
COM 120Intro Interpersonal Com

3

COM 231Public Speaking

3

FA, SP, SU
ENG 114Prof Research & Reporting

3

FA, SP, SU

Mathematics

Select 3 semester hours credit from the following
CourseTitleCreditsOffered
MAT 110Math Measurement & Literacy

3

FA, SP, SU
MAT 143Quantitative Literacy

3

FA, SP, SU

Humanities/Fine Arts

Select 3 semester hours credit from the following

CourseTitleCreditsOffered
ART 111Art Appreciation

3

FA, SP, SU
DRA 111Theatre Appreciation

3

FA, SP, SU
DRA 126Storytelling

3

FA, SP, SU
MUS 110Music Appreciation

3

FA, SP
PHI 240Introduction to Ethics

3

FA, SP, SU
REL 110World Religions

3

FA, SP

Major Courses

Core Required Courses

CourseTitleCreditsOffered
COS 111Cosmetology Concepts I

4

FA, SP
COS 112Salon I

8

FA, SP
COS 113Cosmetology Concepts II

4

FA, SP
COS 114Salon II

8

FA, SP
COS 115Cosmetology Concepts III

4

SU
COS 116Salon III

4

SU
COS 119Esthetics Concepts I

2

SP

Other Major Required Courses

CourseTitleCreditsOffered
COS 117Cosmetology Concepts IV

2

FA, SP
COS 118Salon IV

7

FA, SP
COS 223Contemp Hair Coloring

2

FA, SP
COS 225Adv Contemporary Hair Coloring

2

FA

Other Required Courses

Select 7 semester hours credit from the following courses
CourseTitleCreditsOffered
BUS 110Introduction to Business

3

FA, SP
BUS 125Personal Finance

3

FA, SU
BUS 137Principles of Management

3

FA, SP
BUS 230Small Business Management

3

SP
COS 121Manicure/Nail Technology I

6

FA, SP
COS 222Manicure/Nail Tech. II

6

FA, SP
COS 224Trichology & Chemistry

2

FA
COS 240Contemporary Design

2

SP
COS 250Computerized Salon Ops

1

FA, SP
COS 260Design Applications

2

FA, SP

Total Credit Hours: 69