Cosmetology Diploma
D55140
Day/Evening/Online/Full-Time
Fall Semester 1
Course |
Class Hours |
Lab Hours |
Clinical Hours |
Credits |
ACA 111 - College Student Success
ACA 111 - College Student Success
This course introduces the college's physical, academic, and social environment and
promotes the personal development essential for success. Topics include campus facilities
and resources; policies, procedures, and programs; study skills; and life management
issues such as health, self-esteem, motivation, goal-setting, diversity, and communication.
Upon completion, students should be able to function effectively within the college
environment to meet their educational objectives.
Class: 1.00
Credits: 1.00
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1.00 |
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1.00 |
-OR- ACA 122 - College Transfer Success
ACA 122 - College Transfer Success
This course provides information and strategies necessary to develop clear academic
and professional goals beyond the community college experience. Topics include the
CAA, college policies and culture, career exploration, gathering information on senior
institutions, strategic planning, critical thinking, and communications skills for
a successful academic transition. Upon completion, students should be able to develop
an academic plan to transition successfully to senior institutions.
Lab: 2.00
Credits: 1.00
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2.00 |
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1.00 |
ENG 102 - Applied Communications II
ENG 102 - Applied Communications II
This course is designed to enhance writing and speaking skills for the workplace.
Emphasis is placed on generating short writings such as job application documents,
memoranda, and reports and developing interpersonal communication skills with employees
and the public. Upon completion, students should be able to prepare effective, short,
and job-related written and oral communications.
Class: 3.00
Credits: 3.00
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3.00 |
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3.00 |
COS 111 - Cosmetology Concepts I
COS 111 - Cosmetology Concepts I
This course introduces basic cosmetology concepts. Topics include safety, first aid,
sanitation, bacteriology, anatomy, diseases and disorders, hygiene, product knowledge,
chemistry, ethics, manicures, and other related topics. Upon completion, students
should be able to safely and competently apply cosmetology concepts in the salon setting.
Corequisites: Take COS-112
Class: 4.00
Credits: 4.00
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4.00 |
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4.00 |
COS 112 - Salon I
COS 112 - Salon I
This course introduces basic salon services. Topics include scalp treatments, shampooing,
rinsing, hair color, design, haircutting, permanent waving, pressing, relaxing, wigs,
and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to safely and
competently demonstrate salon services.
Corequisites: Take COS-111
Lab: 24.00
Credits: 8.00
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24.00 |
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8.00 |
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Total: 16 / 16 |
Spring Semester 1
Course |
Class Hours |
Lab Hours |
Clinical Hours |
Credits |
COS 113 - Cosmetology Concepts II
COS 113 - Cosmetology Concepts II
This course covers more comprehensive cosmetology concepts. Topics include safety,
product knowledge, chemistry, manicuring, chemical restructuring, and hair coloring.
Upon completion, students should be able to safely and competently apply these cosmetology
concepts in the salon setting.
Class: 4.00
Credits: 4.00
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4.00 |
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4.00 |
COS 114 - Salon II
COS 114 - Salon II
This course provides experience in a simulated salon setting. Topics include basic
skin care, manicuring, nail application, scalp treatments, shampooing, rinsing, hair
color, design, haircutting, chemical restructuring, pressing, wigs, and other related
topics. Upon completion, students should be able to safely and competently demonstrate
these salon services.
Lab: 24.00
Credits: 8.00
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24.00 |
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8.00 |
PSY 118 - Interpersonal Psychology
PSY 118 - Interpersonal Psychology
This course introduces the basic principles of psychology as they relate to personal
and professional development. Emphasis is placed on personality traits, communication/leadership
styles, effective problem solving, and cultural diversity as they apply to personal
and work environments. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an
understanding of these principles of psychology as they apply to personal and professional
development.
Class: 3.00
Credits: 3.00
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3.00 |
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3.00 |
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Total: 15 |
Summer Semester
Course |
Class Hours |
Lab Hours |
Clinical Hours |
Credits |
COS 115 - Cosmetology Concepts III
COS 115 - Cosmetology Concepts III
This course covers more comprehensive cosmetology concepts. Topics include safety,
product knowledge, salon management, salesmanship, skin care, electricity/light therapy,
wigs, thermal hair styling, lash and brow tinting, superfluous hair removal, and other
related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to safely and competently
apply these cosmetology concepts in the salon setting.
Class: 4.00
Credits: 4.00
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4.00 |
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4.00 |
COS 116 - Salon III
COS 116 - Salon III
This course provides comprehensive experience in a simulated salon setting. Emphasis
is placed on intermediate-level of skin care, manicuring, scalp treatments, shampooing,
hair color, design, haircutting, chemical restructuring, pressing, and other related
topics. Upon completion, students should be able to safely and competently demonstrate
these salon services.
Lab: 12.00
Credits: 4.00
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12.00 |
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4.00 |
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Total: 8 |
Fall Semester 2
Course |
Class Hours |
Lab Hours |
Clinical Hours |
Credits |
COS 117 - Cosmetology Concepts IV
COS 117 - Cosmetology Concepts IV
This course covers advanced cosmetology concepts. Topics include chemistry and hair
structure, advanced cutting and design, and an overview of all cosmetology concepts
in preparation for the licensing examination. Upon completion, students should be
able to demonstrate an understanding of these cosmetology concepts and meet program
completion requirements.
Class: 2.00
Credits: 2.00
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2.00 |
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2.00 |
COS 118 - Salon IV
COS 118 - Salon IV
This course provides advanced experience in a simulated salon setting. Emphasis is
placed on efficient and competent delivery of all salon services in preparation for
the licensing examination and employment. Upon completion, students should be able
to demonstrate competence in program requirements and the areas covered on the Cosmetology
Licensing Examination and meet entry-level employment requirements.
Lab: 21.00
Credits: 7.00
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21.00 |
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7.00 |
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Total: 9 |