Cosmetology Certificate

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Total certificate hours: 60

The Cosmetology Department offers four certificate programs designed to provide the successful graduate with the skills and knowledge needed to acquire licensure in these fields. The course of study in each field has been approved by the Colorado State Office of Barbers and Cosmetology. The Cosmetology certificate is designed to provide students with knowledge and skills necessary to complete the exam for licensure as a cosmetologist. Instruction is provided through classroom, clinical, and applied learning activities delivered in three phases: introduction, intermediate, and advanced. Students may enter the program in the fall, spring, or summer semester.

Fall Semester: (20 credits)

COS 103 - Shampoo/Rinses/Conditioners I Credits: 1(.5-.5)
COS 110 - Introduction to Hair Coloring Credits: 2(1-1)
COS 111 - Intermediate: Hair Coloring Credits: 2(1-1)
COS 120 - Introduction to Hair Cutting Credits: 2(1-1)
COS 121 - Intermediate I: Haircutting Credits: 2(1-1)
COS 130 - Introduction to Hair Styling Credits: 2(1-1)
COS 131 - Intermediate I: Hair Styling Credits: 2(0-2)
COS 140 - Introduction to Chemical Texture Credits: 1(.5-.5)
COS 210 - Intermediate II: Hair Coloring Credits: 2(0-2)
COS 220 - Intermediate II: Haircutting Credits: 2(1-1)
COS 230 - Intermediate II: Hair Styling Credits: 2(0-2)

Spring Semester: (20 credits)

COS 141 - Intermediate I: Chemical Texture Credits: 1(.5-.5)
COS 203 - Intermediate I: Hair and Scalp Credits: 1(0-1)
COS 211 - Advanced Hair Coloring Credits: 2(0-2)
COS 221 - Advanced Hair Cutting Credits: 2(0-2)
COS 231 - Advanced Hair Styling Credits: 1(0-1)
COS 240 - Intermediate II: Chemical Texture Credits: 1(0-1)
COS 241 - Advanced Chemical Texture Credits: 1(0-1)
EST 110 - Introduction to Skin Care Credits: 3(1-2)
EST 111 - Intermediate Skin Care Credits: 2(1-1)
EST 210 - Advanced Skin Care Credits: 2(0-2)
EST 211 - Make-up for Skin Care Professionals Credits: 1(.5-.5)
EST 212 - Hair Removal Credits: 3(.5-2.5)

Summer Semester: (20 credits)

COS 150 - Laws, Rules and Regulations Credits: 1(1-0)
COS 160 - Introduction to Disinfection, Sanitation and Safety Credits: 2(.5-1.5)
COS 161 - Intermediate I: Infection Control and Prevention Credits: 1(.5-.5)
COS 250 - Business Management /Personal Skills/Ethics Credits: 1(.5-.5)
COS 260 - Intermediate II: Infection Control and Prevention Credits: 2(1-1)
COS 261 - Advanced Infection Control and Prevention Credits: 1(0-1)
NAT 110 - Introduction to Nail Care Credits: 3(1-2)
NAT 111 - Intermediate I: Nail Care Credits: 2(1-1)
NAT 210 - Advanced Nail Care Credits: 2(0-2)
NAT 211 - Application of Nail Enhancements Credits: 5(2-3)