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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.

 

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
Advisor(s):
Randy McCall
Cosmetology Program Coordinator/Instructor
Photo of Jennifer Singleton
Cosmetology Instructor

 

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