Award: Diploma in Cosmetology

Advisor: Mrs. Charmaine Green
Semester hours required for graduation: 60

Upon receipt of the diploma in Cosmetology, an application will be submitted to the State Board of Cosmetic Art Examiners. Students must successfully pass the exam to become licensed cosmetologists. Persons applying for admission to the cosmetology program must have proof of 10th grade completion (diploma or GED certificate/scores) and a physical exam, including tuberculosis screening, to complete registration.

A.General Education: 9 Credit Hours
ENG 170    Business Communication (3)
CPT 102    Basic Computer Concepts (3)
or
BUS 140    Business Mathematics (3)
IDS 205     Professional Effectiveness (3)

B. Major Courses: 51 Credit Hours
COS 101    Fundamentals of Cosmetology (3)
COS 102    Sanitation Procedures (3)
COS 106    Facial and Makeup (3)
COS 108    Nail Care (3)
COS 110    Scalp and Hair Care (3)
COS 112    Shampoo and Rinses (4)
COS 114    Hair Shaping (4)
COS 116    Hair Styling I (4)
COS 120    Mannequin Practice (3)
COS 201    Salon Management (3)
COS 206    Chemical Hair Waving (3)
COS 208    Chemical Hair Relaxing (3)
COS 210    Hair Coloring (3)
COS 212    Hair Lightening (3)
COS 220    Clinical Practice I (3)
COS 222    Clinical Practice II (3)

Recommended Course Sequence*

Fall Semester I	Spring Semester I
COS 101 ENG 170 COS 102 COS 110 COS 112	CPT 102 or BUS 140 COS 114 COS 116 COS 120
Fall Semester II	Spring Semester II
COS 220 IDS 205 COS 106 COS 206 COS 208	COS 222 COS 108 COS 201 COS 210 COS 212