2023-2024 College Catalog

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