Associate of Applied Science

Cosmetology

The Cosmetology program offers 1600 hours of training necessary to qualify for the Arizona State Board of Cosmetology licensure examination. Classes meet 10.5 months beginning near August 1 and ending mid-June, 8 hours, 5 days per week. The classes are available at two locations--Little Colorado Campus in Winslow and White Mountain Campus in Show Low.

The Associate of Applied Science degree in Cosmetology is based on a two-year curriculum. The Certificate of Applied Science in Cosmetology requires students to complete the Area of Specialization and designated English and mathematics courses. Completion of the Certificate of Proficiency prepares students to meet the state licensure examination requirements.

Prospective students are encouraged to make application to the program, which includes successful completion of pre-admission tests for aptitude and dexterity. Admissions are made either as full- or part-time students. Please call the program coordinator for more information and test schedule, or see an Academic Advisor at a campus or center near you.

Applicants with the goal of Cosmetology Instructor Certificate of Proficiency must have a current Arizona cosmetology license and one year of experience.

Associate of Applied Science • 64 Cr.

To complete an Associate of Applied Science degree in Cosmetology a student must complete the general education requirements of 16 credits, 36 hours of core requirements and 12 credits of required electives.

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS • 16 cr.

Communications • 6 cr.

• ENL 101 College Composition I • 3 cr.
• ENL 102 College Composition II • 3 cr.
• or
• ENL 109 Technical Writing • 3 cr.
• or
• SPT 120 Public Speaking • 3 cr.

Mathematics • 3 cr.

• MAT 103 Business Math • 3 cr.

Discipline Studies • 7 cr.

Per the AAS Discipline Studies List.

Core Requirements • 36 cr.

• COS 105 Theory of Cosmetology I • 3 cr.
• COS 106 Theory of Cosmetology II • 3 cr.
• COS 110 Permanent Waving, Shampooing and Hairstyling I • 5 cr.
• COS 111 Permanent Waving, Shampooing and Hairstyling II • 4 cr.
• COS 112 Permanent Waving, Shampooing and Hairstyling III • 4 cr.
• COS 118 Manicuring, Hand and Arm Massage • 2 cr.
• COS 120 Haircutting, Scalp Treatment,Tinting and Facial I • 5 cr.
• COS 121 Haircutting, Scalp Treatment,Tinting and Facial II • 5 cr.
• COS 122 Haircutting, Scalp Treatment,Tinting and Facial III • 5 cr.

Required Electives • 12 Cr.

Twelve credits must be completed from the following:

• Any BUS or SBM course • 3 cr.
• COS 101 Manicuring I • 4 cr.
• COS 102 Manicuring II • 4 cr.
• COS 103 Manicuring III • 4 cr.
• COS 104 Manicuring IV • 4 cr.
• COS 198 Internship • 1-8 cr.
• COS 199 Workshop • 0.5-6 cr.
• COS 299 Special Topics • 1-3 cr.

Certificate of Applied Science

To complete a Certificate of Applied Science in Cosmetology, the student must complete the 36 credits of core requirements and MAT 103 and ENL 101.

Certificates of Proficiency

To earn a Certificate of Proficiency in Cosmetology the student must complete the requirements as follows:

COSMETOLOGY • 36 cr.

Student must complete the Cosemtology Program's 36 credits of core requirements.

COSMETOLOGY INSTRUCTOR • 16 cr.

• COS 209 Science for Cosmetology Instructors • 1 cr.
• COS 210 Management for Cosmetology Instructors • 3 cr.
• COS 211 Instructing in Cosmetology I • 3 cr.
• COS 212 Instructing in Cosmetology II • 3 cr.
• COS 213 Instructing in Cosmetology III • 3 cr.
• COS 214 Instructing in Cosmetology IV • 3 cr.

NAIL TECHNICIAN • 18 cr.

• COS 101 Manicuring I • 4 cr.
• COS 102 Manicuring II • 4 cr.
• COS 103 Manicuring III • 4 cr.
• COS 104 Manicuring IV • 4 cr.
• COS118 Manicuring, Hand and Arm Massage • 2 cr.