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 1003 - Introduction to Hair and Scalp Credits: 1(.5-.5)
COS 1010 - Introduction to Haircoloring Credits: 2(1-1)
COS 1011 - Intermediate I: Haircoloring Credits: 2(1-1)
COS 1020 - Introduction to Haircutting Credits: 2(1-1)
COS 1021 - Intermediate I: Haircutting 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)

Spring Semester: (20 credits)

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)

COS 1050 - Laws, Rules and Regulations Credits: 1(1-0)
COS 1060 - Introduction to Infection Control and Prevention 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)