Cosmetology Diploma Program
CO12 - 201512
Program Description
The Cosmetology program is a sequence of courses that prepares students for careers in the field of cosmetology. Learning opportunities develop academic and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes specialized training in safety, sanitation, state laws, rules and regulations, chemistry, anatomy and physiology, skin, hair, and nail diseases and disorders, hair treatments and manipulations, hair shaping, hair styling, artificial hair, braiding/intertwining hair, chemical reformation and application, skin and nail care, hair coloring, hair lightening, reception, sales, management, math, reading, writing, interpersonal relations development, computer skills, employability skills, and work ethics. The curriculum meets state licensing requirements of the State Board of Cosmetology. Program graduates receive a Cosmetology diploma and are employable as a cosmetology salesperson, cosmetologist, salon manager, or a salon owner.
Program Specific Information
Students are accepted every semester for basic skills courses based on course and space availability.
Students must complete all Learning Support courses before admittance into occupational courses.
Students must complete ALL COSM COURSES with a grade of C or higher in order to graduate.
Students must be 17 years of age to sit for the State Board of Cosmetology licensing exam.
Students admitted into the Cosmetology program must complete all courses within five(5) years of admittance into the program. Those who fail to complete within the time limit must repeat all cosmetology courses.
Please Note: Once a student enters the Cosmetology program on one campus, they must take all their courses on that campus, and online courses offered through their instructors. Additionally, students must choose either the day or evening program. Day and evening classes cannot be combined.
Program Length & Availability
4 Semesters
Campus Availability: Hall, Dawson
Financial Aid
This program is eligible for the Pell Grant and may be eligible for Institutional and State Financial Aid.
Contact a Financial Aid Counselor for eligibility requirements and application materials.
Admissions Requirements
Must be 16 years of age.
High school diploma or GED is required prior to admission. (Official transcripts or GED scores must be submitted from all colleges and/or high schools attended for credit.)
ACCUPLACER Testing, or submit SAT, ACT, COMPASS, or ASSET test scores.
Curriculum
Basic Skills – Total of 8 Hours
Program-Specific Core – Total of 47 Hours
Total Credit Hours: 55
Graduation Plan
Semester One
Semester Two
Semester Three
Semester Four
Apply for Graduation
Total Credit Hours: 55
This plan is for informational purposes ONLY. It is not a substitute for meeting with a program advisor each term.