Cosmetology Certificate

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The Cosmetology program prepares students for careers in the professional care of hair, skin, and nails. In addition to the required year of training, students must complete all requirements and pass the Alabama Board of Cosmetology Examination. During the training period, the student will learn the technical skills with state-of-the-art equipment and tools.

General Education (Areas I-IV): 12 Semester Hours

COM 100 - Introductory Technical English I 3 Hrs. or
ENG 101 - English Composition I 3 Hrs.
SPH 106 - Fundamentals of Oral Communication 3 Hrs. or
SPH 107 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking 3 Hrs.
MAH 101 - Introductory Mathematics I 3 Hrs. or
MTH 100 - Intermediate College Algebra 3 Hrs. or
MTH 116 - Mathematical Applications 3 Hrs.
CIS 146 - Microcomputer Applications 3 Hrs.

Technical Concentration: 49 Semester Hours

ORI 101 - Orientation To College 1-2 Hrs.
COS 111 - Introduction to Cosmetology 3 Hrs.
COS 112 - Introduction to Cosmetology Lab 3 Hrs.
COS 113 - Theory of Chemical Services 3 Hrs.
COS 114 - Chemical Services Lab 3 Hrs.
COS 115 - Hair Coloring Theory 3 Hrs.
COS 116 - Hair Coloring Lab 3 Hrs.
COS 117 - Basic Spa Techniques 3 Hrs.
COS 118 - Basic Spa Techniques Lab 3 Hrs.
COS 125 - Career and Personal Development 3 Hrs.
COS 133 - Salon Management Technology 3 Hrs.
COS 143 - Specialty Hair Preparation Techniques 3 Hrs.
COS 144 - Hair Shaping and Design 3 Hrs.
COS 158 - Employability Skills 3 Hrs.
COS 167 - State Board Review 3 Hrs.
COS 182 - Special Topics 3 Hrs.
COS 191 - CO-OP 3 Hrs.

Cosmetology Certificate

General Education (Areas I-IV): 12 Semester Hours

Technical Concentration: 49 Semester Hours

Total Hours Required for Certificate: 61