Cosmetology Diploma (D55140)
Diploma
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 that 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 as skin/nail specialists, platform artists, and related businesses.
This curriculum complies with the standard approved by the State Board of Community Colleges.
Students may be required to take developmental courses in Math and/or English as a result of high school GPA or pre-enrollment placement tests. Therefore, the student may need more than the minimum number of semester hours listed for graduation. Consult a program advisor for more information.
Upon completion of this program, students will:
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The following course sequences are for day students. Night students should work closely with their advisor for an adjusted sequence.
Day students that begin in Fall Semester will follow this course sequence:
Fall Semester (13 Credits)
course | class | lab | Clinic | work Exp. | credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ACA 115 Success and Study Skills | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
COS 111 Cosmetology Concepts I | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
COS 112 Salon I | 0 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
Spring Semester (15 Credits)
course | class | lab | Clinic | work Exp. | credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
COS 113 Cosmetology Concepts II | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
COS 114 Salon II | 0 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
ENG 110 Freshman Composition | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Summer Term (08 Credits)
course | class | lab | Clinic | work Exp. | credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
COS 115 Cosmetology Concepts III | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
COS 116 Salon III | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
Fall Semester (12 Credits)
course | class | lab | Clinic | work Exp. | credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
COM 120 Intro Interpersonal Com | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
COS 118 Salon IV | 0 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
COS 240 Contemporary Design | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Day students that begin in Spring will follow this course sequence:
Spring Semester (13 Credits)
course | class | lab | Clinic | work Exp. | credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ACA 115 Success and Study Skills | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
COS 111 Cosmetology Concepts I | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
COS 112 Salon I | 0 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
Summer Term (11 Credits)
course | class | lab | Clinic | work Exp. | credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
COS 113 Cosmetology Concepts II | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
COS 114A Salon IIA | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
ENG 110 Freshman Composition | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Fall Semester (11 Credits)
course | class | lab | Clinic | work Exp. | credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
COM 120 Intro Interpersonal Com | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
COS 114B Salon IIA | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
COS 115 Cosmetology Concepts II | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
Spring Semester (6 Credits)
course | class | lab | Clinic | work Exp. | credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
COS 116 Salon III | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
COS 240 Contemporary Design | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Summer Term (4 Credits)
course | class | lab | Clinic | work Exp. | credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
COS 118A Salon IVA | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
Fall Semester (3 Credits)
course | class | lab | Clinic | work Exp. | credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
COS 118B Salon IVB | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Total Semester Credit Hours in Program: 48