Salon and Spa Management - Cosmetology, AAS

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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.

Prerequisite Coursework if Required by Placement Testing

ENG 099 - Introduction to College Writing 1 Hour
ENR 098 - Writing and Reading for College 4 Hours
MTH 098 - Elementary Algebra 4 Hours
MTH 099 - Support for Intermediate College Algebra 2 Hours

Area I - Written Composition: 3 Hours

ENG 101 - English Composition I 3 Hours

Area II - Humanities and Fine Arts: 6 Hours

SPH 106 - Fundamentals of Oral Communication 3 Hours or
SPH 107 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking 3 Hours
Fine Art or Humanities* 3 Hours
*Choose from art appreciation, art history, humanities, literature, music appreciation, philosophy, religion, or theatre appreciation.

Area III - Natural Science or Mathematics: 6-7 Hours

MTH 100 - Intermediate College Algebra 3 Hours or
MTH 116 - Mathematical Applications 3 Hours or higher math
Math or Natural Science* Elective 3-4 Hours

*Choose from astronomy, biology, chemistry, physical geography, physics, or physical science.

Area IV - History, Social, and Behavioral Sciences: 5 Hours

ORI 101 - Orientation to College 2 Hours
History or Social/Behavioral Science 3 Hours *
*Choose from ANT 200 , ANT 220 , ECO 231 , ECO 232 , GEO 100 , HIS 101 , HIS 102 , HIS 201 , HIS 202 , POL 211 , PSY 200 , PSY 210 , SOC 200 , or SOC 210 .

Area V - Technical Concentration and Electives: 45 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 143 - Specialty Hair Preparation Techniques 3 Hours: 1T, 2L
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
SAL 133 - Salon Management Technology 3 Hours: 1T, 2L
SAL 201 - Entrepreneurship for Salon/Spa 3 Hours: 3T