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Cosmetic Science

Associate of Applied Science Degree

(60 Semester Credit Hours)

  •  1st Semester Fall or Spring
    Course # Course Name Hours
    COS 1101  Hygiene and Sanitation I 
    COS 1107  Hairdressing I w/Lab
    COS 1121  Related Science I 
    COS 1131  Manicuring I 
    COS 1141  Cosmetic Therapy I 
    COS 1151 Salesmanship, Shop Management and Shop Deportment I 
    Total Hours   12
  •  2nd Semester Spring or Fall
    Course # Course Name Hours
    COS 1201  Hygiene and Sanitation II
    (prerequisite: COS 1101) 
    COS 1207 Hairdressing II w/Lab
    (prerequisite: COS 1107)
    COS 1221  Related Science II
    (prerequisite: COS 1121) 
    COS 1231  Manicuring II 
    (prerequisite: COS 1131) 
    COS 1241  Cosmetic Therapy II
    (prerequisite: COS 1141) 
    COS 1251 Salesmanship, Shop Management and Shop Deportment II
    (prerequisite: COS 1151)
    BST 1303 
    or
    CIS 1113
    Introduction to Computers
    or
    Fundamental Computer Operation
    3
    Total Hours   15
  •  3rd Semester Fall or Spring
    Course # Course Name Hours
    COS 2301 Hygiene and Sanitation III
    (prerequisite: COS 1201) 
    COS 2307  Hairdressing III w/Lab
    (prerequisite: COS 1207) 
    COS 2321  Related Science III
    (prerequisite: COS 1221) 
    COS 2331  Manicuring III
     (prerequisite: COS 1231) 
    COS 2341  Cosmetic Therapy III
    (prerequisite: COS 1241) 
    COS 2351  Salesmanship, Shop Management and Shop Deportment III
    (prerequisite: COS 1251) 
    1
    ENGL 1013  Composition I
    Must pass with a "C" or better 
    3
    Total Hours   15 
  •  4th Semester  1st Summer Session
    Course # Course Name Hours
    COS 2404 Theory and Practical Application 4
    COS 2403 Salon Business Operations 3
    Total Hours   7
  •  5th Semester Spring or Fall
    Course # Course Name Hours
    3 hours  Any Approved Social Science1  3
    2 Hours Elective Credit 2
    ENGL 1023  Composition II
    Must pass with a "C" or better 
    TMAT 1203  Technical Mathematics
    (or higher math)
    Must pass with a "C" or better
    3
    Total Hours   11

1See appropriate alternatives or substitutions in "General Education Requirements"