College of the Great Smoky Mountains - Southwestern Community College, serving Jackson, Macon, and Swain Counties and Cherokee/ Qually Boundary

 

 




Meet the Faculty:
Connie Gregory
Connie M. Gregory
Program Coordinator
A.A.S., Southwestern Community College
828.339.4422
800.447.4091, ext. 4422
Founders Hall, Room 127C
connieg@southwesterncc.edu

 

Randy McCall
Randy McCall
A.A.S., Southwestern Community College
828.339.4238
800.447.4091, ext. 4238
1st floor, Founders Hall
rmccall@southwesterncc.edu


Debbie Ray
Debra Ray
A.A.S., Southwestern Community College
828.339.4401
800.447.4091, ext. 4401
1st floor, Founders Hall
dcray@southwesterncc.edu

 

 

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Transfer agreements between Southwestern Community College and other colleges or universities allow graduates of certain SCC programs to transfer credits towards a Bachelor of Science degree to the participating university or college. The amount of transferable credit varies among programs and colleges. Please refer to the specific agreements for details on transferable credits.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.

Enrollment is limited to “first-come, first-served” basis and will be closed when capacity is reached.

Associate in Applied Science Degree- A5514O (1500 Hours)

Prefix Number Title
Class
Lab
Clin
Credit
Fall Semester 1        
    Click title to see course description        
COS 111 Cosmetology Concepts I 4 0 0 4
COS 112 Salon I 0 0 24 8
      ___ ___ ___ ___
    Totals 4 0 24 12
              
Spring Semester 1        
COS 113 Cosmetology Concepts II 4 0 0 4
COS 114 Salon II 0 0 24 8
ENG 111 Expository Writing 3 0 0 3
*** *** Elective 1 2 0 2
      ___ ___ ___ ___
    Totals 8 2 24 17
              
Summer Semester 1        
COS 115 Cosmetology Concepts III 4 0 0 4
COS 116 Salon III 0 0 12 4
*** *** Elective 3 0 0 3
      ___ ___ ___ ___
    Totals 7 0 12 11
              
Fall Semester 2        
COS 117 Cosmetology Concepts IV 2 0 0 2
COS 118 Salon IV 0 0 21 7
MAT 115 Mathematical Models 2 2 0 3
*** *** Elective 2 2 0 3
      ___ ___ ___ ___
    Totals 6 4 21 15
              
Spring Semester 2        
ENG 114 Professional Research and Reporting 3 0 0 3
PSY 150 General Psychology 3 0 0 3
*** *** Humanities Elective 3 0 0 3
Choose one of the following:        
BUS 230 Small Business Management 3 0 0 3
BUS 280 REAL Small Business 4 0 0 4
      ___ ___ ___ ___
    Totals 12-13 0 0 12-13
              
Total Semester Hour Credits: 67-68  

Award: Associate in Applied Science Degree

COSMETOLOGY - DIPLOMA (1500 hours) D55140
Prefix Number Title
Class
Lab
Clin
Credit
Fall Semester 1        
click title to see course description
COS 111 Cosmetology Concepts I 4 0 0 4
COS 112 Salon I 0 0 24 8
      ___ ___ ___ ___
    Totals 4 0 24 12
 
Spring Semester 1        
COS 113 Cosmetology Concepts II 4 0 0 4
COS 114 Salon II 0 0 24 8
      ___ ___ ___ ___
    Totals 4 0 24 12
 
Summer Semester 1        
COS 115 Cosmetology Concepts III 4 0 0 4
COS 116 Salon III 0 0 12 4
PSY 150 General Psychology 3 0 0 3
      ___ ___ ___ ___
    Totals 7 0 12 11
 
Fall Semester 2        
COS 117 Cosmetology Concepts IV 2 0 0 2
COS 118 Salon IV 0 0 21 7
ENG 111 Expository Writing 3 0 0 3
      ___ ___ ___ ___
    Totals 5 0 21 12
 
Total Semester Hour Credits: 47  
Award: Diploma

 

COSMETOLOGY - CERTIFICATE (1500 hours) C55140
Prefix Number Title
Class
Lab
Clin
Credit
Fall Semester 1        
click title to see course description
COS 111 Cosmetology Concepts I 4 0 0 4
COS 112 Salon I 0 0 24 8
      ___ ___ ___ ___
    Totals 4 0 24 12
 
Spring Semester 1        
COS 113 Cosmetology Concepts II 4 0 0 4
COS 114 Salon II 0 0 24 8
      ___ ___ ___ ___
    Totals 4 0 24 12
 
Summer Semester 1        
COS 115 Cosmetology Concepts III 4 0 0 4
COS 116 Salon III 0 0 12 4
      ___ ___ ___ ___
    Totals 4 0 12 8
 
Fall Semester 2        
COS 117 Cosmetology Concepts IV 2 0 0 2
COS 118 Salon IV 0 0 21 7
      ___ ___ ___ ___
    Totals 2 0 21 9
 
Total Semester Hour Credits: 41  
Award: Certificate
 
 

Cosmetology - Manicure / Nail Technology
The Manicuring/Nail Technology curriculum provides competency-based knowledge, scientific/artistic principles, and hands-on fundamentals associated with the nail technology industry. The curriculum provides a simulated salon environment which enables students to develop manipulative skills.

Course work includes instruction in all phases of professional nail technology, business/ computer principles, product knowledge, and other related topics.

Graduates should be prepared to take the North Carolina Cosmetology State Board Licensing Exam and upon passing be licensed and qualify for employment in beauty and nail salons, as a platform artist, and in related businesses.

Certificate - C55400
Prefix Number Title
Class
Lab
Clin
Credit
click title to see course description
COS 121 Manicure/Nail Technology I 4 0 6 6
COS 222 Manicure/Nail Technology II 4 0 6 6
      ___ ___ ___ ___
    Totals 8 0 12 12
              
Total Semester Hour Credits: 12  
Award: Certificate

 

 

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