Certificate – Cosmetology
Certificate – Cosmetology
Persons applying for admission to the Cosmetology program must have proof of 10th grade completion (high school transcript or GED certificate/scores). Upon successful completion of all coursework below, students will have accumulated the minimum of 1500 clock hours required by the South Carolina Board of Cosmetology to become eligible to test for licensure as a cosmetologist. Upon receipt of the certificate in Cosmetology, the student can submit an application to the state board of cosmetic art examiners.
Advisor: Danielle Webb
Semester Hours Required for Graduation: 39
A. General Education: 39 Credit Hours
- COS-101 Fundamentals of Cosmetology
- COS-106 Facials and Makeup
- COS-108 Nail Care
- COS-110 Scalp and Hair Care
- COS-112 Shampoo and Rinses
- COS-114 Hair Shaping
- COS-116 Hair Styling I
- COS-120 Mannequin Practice
- COS-206 Chemical Hair Waving
- COS-210 Hair Coloring
- COS-220 Cosmetology Clinical Practice I
- COS-222 Cosmetology Clinical Practice II
* Graduation times may vary according to course availability and/or individual course load. Consult faculty advisor
Recommended Course Sequence
Fall Semester I (13 credit hrs)
- COS 101
- COS 108
- COS 112
- COS 120
Spring Semester I (10 credit hrs)
- COS 110
- COS 114
- COS 220
Summer Semester I (7 credit hrs)
- COS 106
- COS 116
Fall Semester II (9 credit hrs)
- COS 206
- COS 210
- COS 222