This program is designed to prepare students for professional licensing in the cosmetology field. Students are taught the basic techniques of hair care, chemical relaxing, professional ethics, sanitation, manicuring, facials, salon management, and rules and regulations as designated by the state.

The Arkansas State Health Department Cosmetology Division requires an individual to successfully complete 1500 clock hours in order to qualify for the state cosmetology licensing examination. In addition to admission requirements for this program, a student must submit a copy of their social security number, drivers license, copy of high school transcript or proof of GED, and a $20 money order made payable to the Arkansas Board of Cosmetology for a temporary training permit.

Curriculum in Cosmetology Technical Certificate

Course Number	Course Name	Semester Hours
1st Semester
COS 1101	Hygiene and Sanitation I	1
COS 1110	Hairdressing I w/Lab	10
COS 1121	Related Science I	1
COS 1131	Manicuring I	1
COS 1141	Cosmetic Therapy I	1
COS 1151	Salesmanship, Shop Management and Shop Deportment I	1
	Total	15
2nd Semester
COS 1201	Hygiene and Sanitation II	1
COS 1210	Hairdressing II w/Lab	10
COS 1221	Related Science II	1
COS 1241	Cosmetic Therapy II	1
COS 1251	Salesmanship, Shop Management and Shop Deportment II	1
	Total	14
Summer Term
COS 1231	Manicuring II	1
COS 2405	Theory and Practical Application	5
	Total	6
3rd Semester
COS 2301	Hygiene and Sanitation III	1
COS 2310	Hairdressing III w/Lab	10
COS 2321	Related Science III	1
COS 2331	Manicuring III	1
COS 2341	Cosmetic Therapy III	1
COS 2351	Salesmanship, Shop Management and Shop Deportment III	1
	Total	15

Curriculum in Cosmetic Science Associate of Applied Science Degree in General Technology

Course Number	Course Name	Semester Hours
1st Semester
COS 1101	Hygiene and Sanitation I	1
COS 1110	Hairdressing I w/Lab	10
COS 1121	Related Science I	1
COS 1131	Manicuring I	1
COS 1141	Cosmetic Therapy I	1
COS 1151	Salesmanship, Shop Management and Shop Deportment I	1
	Total	15
2nd Semester
COS 1201	Hygiene and Sanitation II	1
COS 1210	Hairdressing II w/Lab	10
COS 1221	Related Science II	1
COS 1231	Manicuring II*	1
COS 1241	Cosmetic Therapy II	1
COS 1251	Salesmanship, Shop Management and Shop Deportment II	1
	Total	15
3rd Semester
COS 2301	Hygiene and Sanitation III	1
COS 2310	Hairdressing III w/Lab	10
COS 2321	Related Science III	1
COS 2331	Manicuring III	1
COS 2341	Cosmetic Therapy III	1
COS 2351	Salesmanship, Shop Management and Shop Deportment III	1
ENGL 1013	Composition I	3
	Total	18
4th Semester
	Any Approved Social Science1	3
COMS 1003 COMS 2003 BUS 1303	Introduction to Computer Based Systems or Microcomputer Applications or Introduction to Computers	3
COS 2405	Theory and Practical Application*	5
ENGL 1023	Composition II	3
MATH 0903	Intermediate Algebra (or higher math)	3
	Total	17
	1See appropriate alternatives or substitutions in "General Education Requirements" *Usually offered in Summer I term