Cosmetology, AAS
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Program Requirements
TSI: required
Available Online: core curriculum courses are available online; cosmetology courses are offered face-to-face
The face-to-face courses in this program are available at the Athens, Palestine and Terrell Campus locations (with the exception of the Nail Technology courses which are available at the Athens Campus only).
The Cosmetology Operator courses (semesters one and two) are offered in block scheduling beginning each Fall semester and continuing through the following Spring semester. Students must finish their cosmetology courses on the same campus they begin their courses.
The Nail Technology courses (semester three) are also offered in block scheduling beginning in the Fall semester.
Course | Title | credit hours |
|---|---|---|
Semester one - Fall | ||
CSME 1505 | Fundamentals of Cosmetology | 5 |
CSME 1310 | Intro to Haircutting & Theory | 3 |
CSME 1354 | Artistry of Hair Design I | 3 |
CSME 1453 | Chemical Reformation & Theory | 4 |
Total Semester Hours |
| 15 |
semester two - spring | ||
CSME 2401 | Principles of Hair Coloring & Theory | 4 |
CSME 1355 | Artistry of Hair Design II | 3 |
CSME 2441 | Prep for State License Exam | 4 |
CSME 1342 | Principles of Nail and Skin Care | 3 |
Total Semester Hours |
| 14 |
semester three - fall | ||
CSME 1430 | Orientation to Nail Technology | 4 |
CSME 1431 | Principles of Nail Technology | 4 |
CSME 1441 | Principles of Nail Technology II | 4 |
CSME 1443 | Manicuring & Theory | 4 |
Total Semester Hours |
| 16 |
semester four - spring | ||
ENGL 1301 | Composition I | 3 |
MATH 1332 | Contemporary Mathematics I | 3 |
Language, Philosophy & Culture or Creative Arts |
| 3 |
Social/Behavioral Science |
| 3 |
EDUC OR PSYC 1300 | Learning Frameworks | 3 |
Total Semester Hours | 15 | |
Total program hours | 60 |
Career Opportunities – for additional information or a full list of available careers in Cosmetology visit Career Coach.
Expected Salaries | ||
|---|---|---|
Hairdressers, Stylists, & Cosmetologists | Skincare Specialists | Makeup Artists |
$34,533 | $37,215 | $70,028 |