Cosmetology - (A55140)

Associate in Applied Science

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.

In addition to tuition, cosmetology students are required to purchase text books and a Cosmetology Kit $1200. Students must also purchase two sets of solid black or solid white scrub uniforms at an estimated cost of $35 each, and malpractice insurance at $32 per year.

Plan of Study

First Spring Semester

Course Number	Course Title	Credits
ACA 111	College Student Success	1
COS 111	Cosmetology Concepts I	4
COS 112	Salon I	8
Total Credit Hours:		13

Summer Semester

Course Number	Course Title	Credits
COS 116	Salon III	4
CIS 110	Introduction to Computers	3
Total Credit Hours:		7

First Fall Semester

Course Number	Course Title	Credits
COS 113	Cosmetology Concepts II	4
COS 114	Salon II	8
COS 115	Cosmetology Concepts III	4
Total Credit Hours:		16

Second Spring Semester

Course Number	Course Title	Credits
COS 118	Salon IV	7
COS 260	Design Applications	2
COS 117	Cosmetology Concepts IV	2
ENG 110	Workplace Writing Essentials	3
	Or
ENG 111	Writing and Inquiry	3
Total Credit Hours:		14

Second Fall Semester

Course Number	Course Title	Credits
BUS 110	Introduction to Business	3
	*Communication Elective - Please see the table below.	3
	**Humanities Elective - Please see the table below.	3
	***Mathematics Elective - Please see the table below.	3-4
	****Social/Behavioral Science Elective - Please see the table below.	3
Total Credit Hours:		15-16

*Communication Elective - Choose one group:

Course Number	Course Title	Credits
ENG 110	Workplace Writing Essentials	3
	And
COM 120	Introduction to Interpersonal Communication	3
	Or
ENG 111	Writing and Inquiry	3
	And
COM 120	Introduction to Interpersonal Communication	3
	Or
ENG 111	Writing and Inquiry	3
	And
ENG 112	Writing and Research in the Disciplines	3

**Humanities/Fine Arts Elective - Choose one of the following:

UGETC:

Course Number	Course Title	Credits
ART 111	Art Appreciation	3
MUS 110	Music Appreciation	3
MUS 112	Introduction to Jazz	3
MUS 210	History of Rock Music	3

Gen Ed:

Course Number	Course Title	Credits
HUM 115	Critical Thinking	3

****Social Science Elective - Choose one of the following:

UGETC:

Course Number	Course Title	Credits
PSY 150	General Psychology	3
SOC 210	Introduction to Sociology	3

***Mathematics Elective - Choose one of the following:

UGETC:

Course Number	Course Title	Credits
MAT 110	Mathematical Measurement and Literacy	3
MAT 143	Quantitative Literacy	3
MAT 152	Statistical Methods I	4
MAT 171	Precalculus Algebra	4

Total Credit Hours: 65-66