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Cosmetology - AAS

The Cosmetology program is a full-time program combining classroom theory with hands-on practice in the laboratory. The program is designed to provide qualified individuals the opportunity to acquire the knowledge, attitudes, and skills to obtain a degree or certificate verifying their competency in Cosmetology. Graduates of the Cosmetology program are eligible to take the Alabama State Board Examination for licensure as a cosmetologist. 

Area I: Written Composition - 3 Credit Hours

ENG 101English Composition I

3

Area II: Humanities and Fine Arts - 6 Credit Hours

ART 100Art Appreciation

3
ART 203Art History I

3
ART 204Art History II

3
ENG 251American Literature I

3
ENG 252American Literature II

3
ENG 271World Literature I

3
ENG 272World Literature II

3
MUS 101Music Appreciation

3
PHL 206Ethics and Society

3
RDG 114Critical Reading for College

3
REL 100Hist of World Religions

3
REL 151Survey of The Old Testament

3
REL 152Survey of New/Testament

3
SPA 101Introductory Spanish I

4
SPA 102Introductory Spanish II

4
SPH 106Fund of Oral Communication

3
SPH 107Fund of Public Speaking

3
THR 120Theater Appreciation

3
THR 126Introduction to Theater

3

Area III: Natural Sciences and Mathematics - 10 Credit Hours

Note: CIS 146, MTH 116 or higher, and a 4-credit hour science course are required.

CIS 146Microcomputer Applications

3
BIO 103Principles of Biology I

4
BIO 104Principles of Biology II

4
BIO 120Medical Terminology

3
BIO 201Human Anatomy & Physiology I

4
BIO 202Human Anatomy & Physiology II

4
BIO 220General Microbiology

4
CHM 111College Chemistry I

4
CHM 112College Chemistry II

4
MTH 100Intermediate College Algebra

3
MTH 110Finite Mathematics

3
MTH 112Precalculus Algebra

3
MTH 113Precalculus Trigonometry

3
MTH 116Mathematical Applications

3
MTH 120Calculus and Its Applications

3
MTH 125Calculus I

4
MTH 126Calculus II

4
MTH 227Calculus III

4
PHS 111Physical Science

4
PHS 112Physical Science II

4
PHY 201General Physics I Trig Based

4
PHY 202General Physics II Trig Based

4
PHY 213General Physics/Calculus I

4

Area IV: History, Social and Behavioral Sciences - 3 Credit Hours

ECO 231Principles of Macroeconomics

3
ECO 232Principles of Microeconomics

3
HIS 121World History I

3
HIS 122World History II

3
HIS 201United States History I

3
HIS 202United States History II

3
POL 200Intro to Political Science

3
PSY 200General Psychology

3
PSY 210Human Growth & Development

3
SOC 200Introduction to Sociology

3

Area V: Pre-professional, Major and Elective Courses - 45 Credit Hours

Major Core - 36 Credit Hours

ACT 201Entrepreneurism

3
COS 111Introduction to Cosmetology

3
COS 112Introduc. to Cosmetology Lab

3
COS 113Theory of Chemical Services

3
COS 114Chemical Service Lab

3
COS 120Hair Coloring Theory and Lab

3
COS 121Basic Spa Tech Theroy/Lab

3
COS 123Cosmetology Salon Practices

3
COS 143Specialty Hair Preparation Tec

3
COS 144Hair Shaping and Design

3
COS 167State Board Review

3
SAL 133Salon Management Technology

3

Electives - 9 Credit Hours

BAR 108Introduction to Barbering

3
BAR 111Introduction to Barbering Lab

3
BAR 112Science of Barbering

3
BAR 113Fundamentals to Barbering App

3
BAR 140Practicum I

2
BAR 141Practicum II

2
COS 134Advanced Esthetics

3
COS 146Hair Additions

3
COS 148Nail Care Theory

3
COS 149Nail Art Theory

3
COS 152Nail Care Applications

3
COS 154Nail Art Applications

3
COS 163Facial Treatments

3
COS 164Facial Machines

3
COS 165Related Sub Estheticians

3
COS 168Bacteriology and Sanitation

3
COS 169Skin Functions

3

Institutional Requirements - 2 Credit Hours

Note: ORI 101 must be taken in the first semester. BSS 220 must be taken in the final semester.

ORI 101Orientation to College

1
BSS 220Professional Transition

1

Total Credit Hours: 69