Salon and Spa Management - Manicure to Cosmetology, Certificate

Through classroom and hands-on learning experiences, the Salon and Spa Management program equips students with soft skills, practical skills, and the work ethic needed for success in the hair, skin, and nail industry. The program prepares students to pass the Alabama Board of Cosmetology and Barbering Examination. This program is intended for Alabama Board of Cosmetology and Barbering license holders ONLY. An individual must provide proof of a current Alabama Board of Cosmetology and Barbering license or evidence of completing a relevant training program which meets Alabama Board of Cosmetology and Barbering requirements.

Prerequisite Coursework if Required by Placement Testing

BSS 090 - Basic Study Skills 3 Hours
RDG 085 - Developmental Reading III 4 Hours
ENG 092 - Basic English I 4 Hours
ENG 093 - Basic English II 4 Hours
MTH 090 - Basic Mathematics 2 Hours
MTH 091 - Developmental Algebra I 2 Hours
MTH 092 - Developmental Algebra II 2 Hours

Area I - Written Composition: 3 Hours

ENG 100 - Vocational Technical English I 3 Hours or
ENG 101 - English Composition I 3 Hours

Area II - Humanities and Fine Arts: 3 Hours

SPH 106 - Fundamentals of Oral Communication 3 Hours or
SPH 107 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking 3 Hours

Area III - Natural Science or Mathematics: 3 Hours

MTH 100 - Intermediate College Algebra 3 Hours or
MTH 116 - Mathematical Applications 3 Hours or higher math

Area IV - History, Social, and Behavioral Sciences: 1 Hour

ORI 101 - Orientation to College 1 Hour

Technical Concentration: 36 Hours

COS 111 - Introduction to Cosmetology 3 Hours: 3T
COS 112 - Introduction to Cosmetology Lab 3 Hours: 3L
COS 113 - Theory of Chemical Services 3 Hours: 3T
COS 114 - Chemical Services Lab 3 Hours: 3L
COS 115 - Hair Coloring Theory 3 Hours: 3T
COS 116 - Hair Coloring Lab 3 Hours: 3L
COS 117 - Basic Spa Techniques 3 Hours: 3T
COS 118 - Basic Spa Techniques Lab 3 Hours: 3L
COS 123 - Cosmetology Salon Practices 3 Hours: 3L
COS 144 - Hair Shaping and Design 3 Hours: 1T, 2L
COS 167C - State Board Review - Cosmetology 3 Hours: 1T, 2L
COS 190C - Internship in Cosmetology 3 Hours: 3L

Total Hours Required for Certificate: 46 Hours

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