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Cosmetology - AAS

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College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences

Department of Technology, Design and Technical Education

The Associate of Applied Science in Cosmetology degree is intended to build upon the state-aligned technical education curriculum and provide valuable training for cosmetologists throughout the state. The program leverages the 44-credit licensure to allow students to pursue additional professional development, business skills, or teaching licensure to ensure that their training will be most beneficial to them after graduation.

Core Requirements

ENGL 1010 - Writing as Inquiry (CL1) 3 credit(s)
MATH 1050 - College Algebra (QL) 4 credit(s) or
STAT 1040 - Introduction to Statistics (QL) 3 credit(s) or
STAT 1045 - Introduction to Statistics with Elements of Algebra (QL) 5 credit(s)
BSS requirement (BUSN 1010 recommended)

Select 9 credits from the following courses:
COST 2500 - Advanced Cosmetology Theory 5 credit(s)
COST 2510 - Advanced Cosmetology Lab 5-10 credit(s)
COST 2700 - Student Instructor 15 credit(s)
COST 2800 - Nail Technician 9 credit(s)
COST 2977 - Internship Experience 3 credit(s)
COST 2988 - Special Problems 1-3 credit(s)

Aligned Cosmetology Curriculum or Active Cosmetology Licensure (44 credits)

TECS 1010 - Cosmetology, Barbering, and Hair Design Basics 4 credit(s)
TECS 1020 - Barbering Basics 2 credit(s)
TECS 1030 - Cosmetology and Hair Design Chemical Services Basics 3 credit(s)
TECS 1040 - Esthetics and Nail Basics 2 credit(s)
TECS 1050 - Cosmetology and Barbering Intermediate Theory and Practice 3 credit(s)
TECS 1060 - Professional Development and Industry, State Laws, and Specific Continuing Education 3 credit(s)
TECS 1070 - Advanced Training and Skills 3 credit(s)
TECS 2310 - Progressive Training and Skills II 3 credit(s)
TECS 2320 - Progressive Training and Skills III 3 credit(s)
TECS 2900 - Cosmetology/Barbering Clinical I 3 credit(s)
TECS 2910 - Cosmetology/Barbering Clinical II 3 credit(s)
TECS 2920 - Cosmetology/Barbering Clinical III 3 credit(s)
TECS 2930 - Cosmetology/Barbering Clinical IV 3 credit(s)
TECS 2941 - Cosmetology and Barbering Salon Clinical V 3 credit(s)
TECS 2952 - Cosmetology/Barbering Salon Clinical VI 3 credit(s)

Cosmetology - AAS

College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences

Department of Technology, Design and Technical Education

Core Requirements

Aligned Cosmetology Curriculum or Active Cosmetology Licensure (44 credits)

Total Credits: 63