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.

YOU SHOULD KNOW

In order to make an informed decision about a program of study and future career, please review the non-academic abilities and characteristics required to meet the essential functions of this program: Cosmetology.

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

PrefixNo.TitleCredit
ACA111College Student Success4
COS111Cosmetology Concepts I4
COS112Salon I8
Totals13

SPRING SEMESTER 1

COS113Cosmetology Concepts II4
COS114Salon II8
ENG111Writing & Inquiry3
******Elective (see list below)3-4
Totals18-19

SUMMER SEMESTER

COS115Cosmetology Concepts III4
COS116Salon III4
******Elective3-4
Totals11-12

FALL SEMESTER 2

COS117Cosmetology Concepts IV2
COS118Salon IV7
Choose one of the following:
MAT110Mathematical Measurement3
MAT143Quantitative Literacy3
Totals15

SPRING SEMESTER 2

ENG114Professional Research and Reporting3
HUM115Critical Thinking3
Choose one of the following:
PSY118Interpersonal Psychology3
PSY150General Psychology3
Choose one of the following:
BUS230Small Business Management3
BUS110Introduction to Business3
Totals12

ELECTIVES

ACC120Principles of Financial Accounting4
ART111Art Appreciation3
BUS137Principles of Management3
CIS110Introduction to Computers3
MKT120Principles of Marketing3
MKT123Fundamentals of Selling3
MKT223Customer Experience3
MKT232Social Media Marketing3

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

PrefixNo.TitleCredit
ACA111College Student Success1
COS111Cosmetology Concepts I4
COS112Salon I8
Totals13

SPRING SEMESTER 1

COS113Cosmetology Concepts II4
COS114Salon II8
Totals12

SUMMER SEMESTER

COS115Cosmetology Concepts III4
COS116Salon III4
Choose one of the following:
PSY118Interpersonal Psychology3
PSY150General Psychology3
Totals11

FALL SEMESTER 2

COS117Cosmetology Concepts IV2
COS118Salon IV7
ENG111Writing & Inquiry3
Totals12

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

PrefixNo.TitleCredit
COS111Cosmetology Concepts I4
COS112Salon I8
Totals12

SPRING SEMESTER 1

COS113Cosmetology Concepts II4
COS114Salon II8
Totals12

SUMMER SEMESTER

COS115Cosmetology Concepts III4
COS116Salon III4
Totals8

FALL SEMESTER 2

COS117Cosmetology Concepts IV2
COS118Salon IV7
Totals9
Advisor(s):
Randy McCall

Randy McCall

Cosmetology Program Coordinator/Instructor

Photo of Jennifer Singleton

Jennifer Singleton

Cosmetology Instructor