The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics describes various careers in cosmetology, including what cosmetologists do, the work environment, pay and how to pursue a career in the field.
The Cosmetology Diploma program is a sequence of courses that prepares students for careers in the field of cosmetology. 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.
Cosmetology - CO12 Diploma
| General Core Courses | 8 |
|---|---|
| ENGL 1010 Fundamentals of English I | 3 |
| MATH 1012 Foundations of Mathematics | 3 |
| EMPL 1000 Interpersonal Relations & Professional Development | 2 |
| Occupational Courses | 47 |
|---|---|
| COSM 1000 Introduction to Cosmetology Theory | 4 |
| COSM 1010 Chemical Texture Services | 3 |
| COSM 1020 Hair Care and Treatment | 3 |
| COSM 1030 Haircutting | 3 |
| COSM 1040 Styling | 3 |
| COSM 1050 Hair Color | 3 |
| COSM 1060 Fundamentals of Skin Care | 3 |
| COSM 1070 Nail Care and Advanced Techniques | 3 |
| COSM 1080 Physical Hair Services Practicum | 3 |
| COSM 1090 Hair Services Practicum I | 3 |
| COSM 1100 Hair Services Practicum II | 3 |
| COSM 1110 Hair Services Practicum III | 3 |
| COSM 1115 Hair Services Practicum IV | 2 |
| COSM 1120 Salon Management | 3 |
| COSM 1125 Skin and Nail Care Practicum | 2 |
| Choose One of the Following (3 Hours) | 3 |
| COLL 1010 College and Career Success Skills | 3 |
| COMP 2000 Intro. to Technology and Computer Application | 3 |
Students can also recieve a technical certificate of credit in the following fields: