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The Cosmetology curriculum is designed to provide competency-based knowledge, scientific/artistic principles, and hands- on fundamentals associated with the cosmetology industry. The curriculum provides a simulated salon environment which enables students to develop their skills.

Course work includes instruction in all phases of professional imaging, hair design, chemical processes, skin care, nail care, multi-cultural practices, business/computer principles, product knowledge, and other selected topics.

Graduates should qualify to sit for the State Board of Cosmetic Arts examination. Upon successfully passing the State Board exam, graduates will be issued a license. Employment is available in beauty salons and related businesses.

Graduation requires the listed courses, Haywood Community College Cosmetic Art Competencies, North Carolina State Board of Cosmetic Arts requirements, 1500 clinical hours and have a 2.0 GPA or higher before making application to take the licensing exam.

Fall Semester 1

Course Lec Lab Clinic Credit
ACA-115 Success & Study Skills 0 2 0 1
COS-111 Cosmetology Concepts I 4 0 0 4
COS-112 Salon I 0 24 0 8
COS-260 Design Applications 1 3 0 2
Total:

Spring Semester 1

Course Lec Lab Clinic Credit
COS-113 Cosmetology Concepts II 4 0 0 4
COS-114 Salon II 0 24 0 8
COS-223 Contemp Hair Coloring 1 3 0 2
English Options English Options Listed Below 3 0 0 3
Total:

Summer Semester 1

Course Lec Lab Clinic Credit
Natural Science Option Natural Science Options Listed Below 2-3 2-3 0 3-4
Social and Behavioral Option Social & Behavioral Science Options Listed Below 3 0 0 3
Total: 6-7

Fall Semester 2

Course Lec Lab Clinic Credit
COS-115 Cosmetology Concepts III 4 0 0 4
COS-116 Salon III 0 12 0 4
COS-240 Contemporary Design 1 3 0 2
MKT-223 Customer Service 3 0 0 3
Total:

Spring Semester 2

Course Lec Lab Clinic Credit
Communications Option Communications Options Listed Below 3 0 0 3
COS-117 Cosmetology Concepts IV 2 0 0 2
COS-118 Salon IV 0 21 0 7
Humanities Option Humanities and Fine Arts Options Listed Below 3 0 0 3
Total:

Total Credit Hours: 66-67

English: Choose One of the following courses:

Course Lec Lab Clinic Credit
ENG-110 Freshman Composition 3 0 0 3
ENG-111 Writing and Inquiry 3 0 0 3

Natural Science: Choose from the following courses:

Course Lec Lab Clinic Credit
BIO-111 General Biology I 3 3 0 4
BIO-160 Introductory Life Science 2 2 0 3

Social and Behavioral Sciences Choices for AAS Degree Programs Unless Otherwise Noted:

Course Lec Lab Clinic Credit
ECO-251 Principles of Microeconomics 3 0 0 3
ECO-252 Principles of Macroeconomics 3 0 0 3
POL-120 American Government 3 0 0 3
PSY-150 General Psychology 3 0 0 3
SOC-210 Introduction to Sociology 3 0 0 3

Humanities/Fine Arts Choices for AAS Degree Programs Unless Otherwise Noted:

Course Lec Lab Clinic Credit
ART-111 Art Appreciation 3 0 0 3
HUM-110 Technology and Society 3 0 0 3
HUM-115 Critical Thinking 3 0 0 3
MUS-110 Music Appreciation 3 0 0 3

Fall Semester 1

Course Lec Lab Clinic Credit
COS-111 Cosmetology Concepts I 4 0 0 4
COS-112 Salon I 0 24 0 8
Total:

Spring Semester 1

Course Lec Lab Clinic Credit
COS-113 Cosmetology Concepts II 4 0 0 4
COS-114 Salon II 0 24 0 8
Total:

Fall Semester 2

Course Lec Lab Clinic Credit
COS-115 Cosmetology Concepts III 4 0 0 4
COS-116 Salon III 0 12 0 4
Social & Behavioral Option Social & Behavioral Science Options Listed Below 3 0 0 3
Total:

Spring Semester 2

Course Lec Lab Clinic Credit
Communication Option Communication Options Listed Below 3 0 0 3
COS-117 Cosmetology Concepts IV 2 0 0 2
COS-118 Salon IV 0 21 0 7
Total:

Total Credit Hours: 47

Social and Behavioral Sciences Choices for AAS Degree Programs Unless Otherwise Noted:

Course Lec Lab Clinic Credit
ECO-251 Principles of Microeconomics 3 0 0 3
ECO-252 Principles of Macroeconomics 3 0 0 3
POL-120 American Government 3 0 0 3
PSY-150 General Psychology 3 0 0 3
SOC-210 Introduction to Sociology 3 0 0 3

Communications: Choose One of the following:

Course Lec Lab Clinic Credit
COM-120 Intro to Interpersonal Communication 3 0 0 3
COM-231 Public Speaking 3 0 0 3
ENG-110 Freshman Composition 3 0 0 3
ENG-111 Writing and Inquiry 3 0 0 3