Cosmetology

A QUICK INTRO

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.

WHAT YOU STUDY

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.

WHAT YOU CAN DO

Employment is available in beauty salons and related businesses.

WHAT YOU CAN EARN

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Estimated Expenses

COURSE INFORMATION

Click on title for course description. For your convenience, the following listing includes only credit hours for each course. For a comprehensive listing of classroom, lab and clinical hours for each course, click on this PDF.

FALL SEMESTER 1

Prefix	No.	Title	Credit
ACA	111	College Student Success	4
COS	111	Cosmetology Concepts I	4
COS	112	Salon I	8
		Totals	13

SPRING SEMESTER 1

COS	113	Cosmetology Concepts II	4
COS	114	Salon II	8
ENG	111	Writing & Inquiry	3
***	***	Elective (see list below)	3-4
		Totals	18-19

SUMMER SEMESTER

COS	115	Cosmetology Concepts III	4
COS	116	Salon III	4
***	***	Elective	3-4
		Totals	11-12

FALL SEMESTER 2

COS	117	Cosmetology Concepts IV	2
COS	118	Salon IV	7
Choose one of the following:
MAT	110	Mathematical Measurement	3
MAT	143	Quantitative Literacy	3
		Totals	15

SPRING SEMESTER 2

ENG	114	Professional Research and Reporting	3
HUM	115	Critical Thinking	3
Choose one of the following:
PSY	118	Interpersonal Psychology	3
PSY	150	General Psychology	3
Choose one of the following:
BUS	230	Small Business Management	3
BUS	110	Introduction to Business	3
		Totals	12

ELECTIVES

ACC	120	Principles of Financial Accounting	4
ART	111	Art Appreciation	3
BUS	137	Principles of Management	3
CIS	110	Introduction to Computers	3
MKT	120	Principles of Marketing	3
MKT	123	Fundamentals of Selling	3
MKT	223	Customer Service	3
MKT	232	Social Media Marketing	4

Note that MAT 110 and PSY 118 do not transfer to a 4 year university.

Click on title for course description. For your convenience, the following listing includes only credit hours for each course. For a comprehensive listing of classroom, lab and clinical hours for each course, click on this PDF.

FALL SEMESTER 1

Prefix	No.	Title	Credit
ACA	111	College Student Success	1
COS	111	Cosmetology Concepts I	4
COS	112	Salon I	8
		Totals	13

SPRING SEMESTER 1

COS	113	Cosmetology Concepts II	4
COS	114	Salon II	8
		Totals	12

SUMMER SEMESTER

COS	115	Cosmetology Concepts III	4
COS	116	Salon III	4
Choose one of the following:
PSY	118	Interpersonal Psychology	3
PSY	150	General Psychology	3
		Totals	11

FALL SEMESTER 2

COS	117	Cosmetology Concepts IV	2
COS	118	Salon IV	7
ENG	111	Writing & Inquiry	3
		Totals	12

Note that PSY 118 does not transfer to a 4 year university.

Click on title for course description. For your convenience, the following listing includes only credit hours for each course. For a comprehensive listing of classroom, lab and clinical hours for each course, click on this PDF.

FALL SEMESTER 1

Prefix	No.	Title	Credit
COS	111	Cosmetology Concepts I	4
COS	112	Salon I	8
		Totals	12

SPRING SEMESTER 1

COS	113	Cosmetology Concepts II	4
COS	114	Salon II	8
		Totals	12

SUMMER SEMESTER

COS	115	Cosmetology Concepts III	4
COS	116	Salon III	4
		Totals	8

FALL SEMESTER 2

COS	117	Cosmetology Concepts IV	2
COS	118	Salon IV	7
		Totals	9

Randy McCall

Cosmetology Program Coordinator/Instructor

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