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Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Advisor Name:_______________________ General Catalog: College Catalog 2023-24 Program: Cosmetology, A.A.S. Minimum Credits Required:__________________

Cosmetology, A.A.S.

Total degree hours: 75

The AAS in Cosmetology is designed both to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to complete the exam for licensure as a cosmetologist and to earn general education credits for a more well-rounded course of study. The program’s learning outcomes focus on sanitation practices, haircutting and styling, chemical uses in the salon, and skin and nail care.  Students demonstrate professionalism in the workplace, a sound understanding of ethical business practices, and communication with clients.

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Take a practical board exam, which includes: demonstrating proper disinfection and sanitation practices for all disciplines within their scope of practice.
  2. Take a written board exam, which includes assessment on the following concepts: theoretical knowledge on ethics, image, historical, hair and scalp, skin, chemical texture, color, hairstyling, nail structure, nail diseases, and licensure within their desired scope of practice.
  3. Effectively conduct client consultations that are individualized, sensitive to the scope of service the client desires, and make applicable recommendations for the client’s care plan.
  4. Effectively illustrate proficiency with adapting to a variety of haircuts for both men and women.
  5. Compare, contrast and apply knowledge of the advantages and disadvantages between owning business space, booth rental and commission-based models in the industry when researching employment opportunities.
  6. Illustrate and apply professional employability skills, such as the importance of being timely and effective scheduling techniques.
  7. Research, identify and integrate cutting edge and currently trending haircuts for men and women, including the following techniques: analyzation of the hair, scalp and facial shape, waving, coloring, facials, makeup selection and application, facial hair removal, manicuring, pedicuring, and artificial nail application.

General Education: (15 credits)

Written Communication: (3 Credits)

Course NameCredits:Term TakenGradeGen Ed
ENG 1015 - Technical English and Communication Credits: 3(3-0)

     or higher level ENG course

Oral Communication: (3 credits)

Course NameCredits:Term TakenGradeGen Ed
COM 1150 - Public Speaking Credits: 3(3-0)

Mathematics: (3 credits)

Course NameCredits:Term TakenGradeGen Ed
MAT 1140 - Career Math Credits: 3(3-0)

     or higher level MAT course

 

A minimum of six (6) additional credit hours from the following list of approved general education courses:

Course NameCredits:Term TakenGradeGen Ed
ACC 1011 - Introduction to Financial Accounting Credits: 3(3-0)
ACC 1021 - Accounting Principles I or higher Credits: 4(3-1)
ART 1110 - Art Appreciation: GT-AH1 or higher Credits: 3(3-0)
BIO 1005 - Science of Biology: GT-SC1 or higher Credits: 4(3-1)
BUS 1015 - Introduction to Business or higher Credits: 3(3-0)
CHE 1011 - Introduction to Chemistry I: GT-SC1 or higher Credits: 5(3-2)
CIS 1010 - Introduction to the PC or higher Credits: 1(1-0)
COM 1250 - Interpersonal Communication or higher Credits: 3(3-0)
ECO 2001 - Principles of Macroeconomics: GT-SS1 Credits: 3(3-0)
ECO 2002 - Principles of Microeconomics: GT-SS1 Credits: 3(3-0)
EDU 2211 - Introduction to Education or higher Credits: 3(3-0)
ENG 1021 - English Composition I: GT-CO1 or higher Credits: 3(3-0)
GEO 1005 - World Regional Geography: GT-SS2 or higher Credits: 3(3-0)
HIS 1310 - History of Western Civilization I: GT-HI1 or higher Credits: 3(3-0)
HUM 1021 - Humanities: Early Civilization: GT-AH2 or higher Credits: 3(3-0)
JOU 1005 - Intro to Mass Media: GT-SS3 or higher Credits: 3(3-0)
LIT 1015 - Introduction to Literature I: GT-AH2 or higher Credits: 3(3-0)
MAN 1016 - Principles of Supervision or higher Credits: 3(3-0)
MAR 1011 - Principles of Sales or higher Credits: 3(3-0)
MAT 1150 - Technical Mathematics or higher Credits: 4(4-0)
MUS 1020 - Music Appreciation: GT-AH1 or higher Credits: 3(3-0)
PED 1000 - Fitness Concepts or higher (max. of 4 credits) Credits: 1(0-1)
PHI 1011 - Introduction to Philosophy: GT-AH3 or higher Credits: 3(3-0)
PHY 1105 - Conceptual Physics with Lab: GT-SC1 or higher Credits: 4(2-2)
POS 2020 - Introduction to Political Science: GT-SS1 or higher Credits: 3(3-0)
PSY 1001 - General Psychology I: GT-SS3 or higher Credits: 3(3-0)
SOC 1001 - Introduction to Sociology I: GT-SS3 or higher Credits: 3(3-0)

Other gtPathways (GT) courses are available through coloradoonline

Required Courses: (60 credits)

Fall Semester: (20 credits)

Course NameCredits:Term TakenGradeGen Ed
COS 1003 - Shampoo/Rinses/Conditioners I Credits: 1(.5-.5)
COS 1010 - Introduction to Hair Coloring Credits: 2(1-1)
COS 1011 - Intermediate: Hair Coloring Credits: 2(1-1)
COS 1020 - Introduction to Hair Cutting Credits: 2(1-1)
COS 1030 - Introduction to Hair Styling Credits: 2(1-1)
COS 1031 - Intermediate I: Hair Styling Credits: 2(0-2)
COS 1040 - Introduction to Chemical Texture Credits: 1(.5-.5)
COS 2010 - Intermediate II: Hair Coloring Credits: 2(0-2)
COS 2020 - Intermediate II: Haircutting Credits: 2(1-1)
COS 2030 - Intermediate II: Hair Styling Credits: 2(0-2)
COS 1021 - Intermediate I: Haircutting Credits: 2(1-1)

Spring Semester: (20 credits)

Course NameCredits:Term TakenGradeGen Ed
COS 1041 - Intermediate I: Chemical Texture Credits: 1(.5-.5)
COS 2003 - Intermediate I: Hair and Scalp Credits: 1(0-1)
COS 2011 - Advanced Hair Coloring Credits: 2(0-2)
COS 2021 - Advanced Hair Cutting Credits: 2(0-2)
COS 2031 - Advanced Hair Styling Credits: 1(0-1)
COS 2040 - Intermediate II: Chemical Texture Credits: 1(0-1)
COS 2041 - Advanced Chemical Texture Credits: 1(0-1)
EST 1010 - Introduction to Skin Care Credits: 3(1-2)
EST 1011 - Intermediate Skin Care Credits: 2(1-1)
EST 2010 - Advanced Skin Care Credits: 2(0-2)
EST 2011 - Make-up for Skin Care Professionals Credits: 1(.5-.5)
EST 2012 - Hair Removal Credits: 3(.5-2.5)

Summer Semester: (20 credits)

Course NameCredits:Term TakenGradeGen Ed
COS 1050 - Laws, Rules and Regulations Credits: 1(1-0)
COS 1060 - Introduction to Disinfection, Sanitation and Safety Credits: 2(.5-1.5)
COS 1061 - Intermediate I: Infection Control and Prevention Credits: 1(.5-.5)
COS 2050 - Business Management /Personal Skills/Ethics Credits: 1(.5-.5)
COS 2060 - Intermediate II: Infection Control and Prevention Credits: 2(1-1)
COS 2061 - Advanced Infection Control and Prevention Credits: 1(0-1)
NAT 1010 - Introduction to Nail Care Credits: 3(1-2)
NAT 1011 - Intermediate I: Nail Care Credits: 2(1-1)
NAT 2010 - Advanced Nail Care Credits: 2(0-2)
NAT 2011 - Application of Nail Enhancements Credits: 5(2-3)
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