Cosmetology Certificate

Credential: Certificate (Code: C55140)

This curriculum is designed to provide competency-based knowledge, scientific/artistic principle and hands-on fundamentals associated with the hairdressing 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 completion of this program. Upon successful passing of the State Board Exam, and receiving an apprenticeship license, graduates will then complete a six month apprenticeship under a licensed cosmetologist. Upon completion of apprenticeship, graduates will be able to apply for cosmetologist license.

This program leads to a certificate. To be eligible for graduation, the student must have satisfactorily completed the course requirements as outlined below.

The college maintains an open-door admission policy to all applicants who are high school graduates or who are at least 18 years of age. A high school student, 16 years old or older, may be admitted to the cosmetology program upon approval by the high school principal and the college admission office.

Cosmetology Certificate Curriculum

Credential: Certificate (Code: C55140)

Required Courses

		Advising	Term	C	L	Cl	Cr
COS 111	Cosmetology Concepts I		FA, SP	4	0	0	4
COS 112	Salon I		FA, SP	0	24	0	8
COS 113	Cosmetology Concepts II		FA, SP	4	0	0	4
COS 114	Salon II		FA, SP	0	24	0	8
COS 115	Cosmetology Concepts III		SU	4	0	0	4
COS 116	Salon III		SU	0	12	0	4
COS 224	Trichology & Chemistry		SU	1	3	0	2
	Total Credit Hours:				34

Required

A student completing all of the courses above without any absences will earn 1248 contact hours. In the event a student earns less than 1200 contact hours in these courses, due to absences, he/she may enroll in COS 118B Salon IV and subsequently COS 118C, if necessary, to earn the 1200 contact hours needed for a certificate.

		Advising	Term	C	L	Cl	Cr

Total Credit Hours: 34

Expected program competencies are maintained by the lead instructor for this program, while course competencies are maintained by the respective instructors of specific courses.

C=Class L=Lab CL=Clinic Cr=Credit