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Cosmetology

Diploma - 58 credits

About this program
Cosmetology is the art, science and business of beauty care and thus offers students a variety of career opportunities. Students completing the program can choose to be general cosmetologists or to excel in an area of expertise such as perming and cutting, hair care and coloring, or skin and nail care. Students of the Cosmetology program will receive a combination of classroom and laboratory work with the opportunity to practice their skills on mannequins and actual customers in the campus salon. Acquired cosmetology hours or credits earned and documented from other licensed colleges, whether in or out of state, may be accepted upon approval of the Minnesota Board of Cosmetologists. Graduates holding a valid cosmetology license are eligible for employment in salons and many other unique employment settings. The Board of Cosmetologists, which is the cosmetology licensing body, requires 1,550 hours of clinical time in order to become licensed in Minnesota. Upon completion of 1,550 hours and passing of the state exam, a license will be issued. (Note: 33 credits in Salon Practicum is the maximum number of credits which can be applied toward the diploma.)
Program outcomes
  1. Relate the knowledge and technical procedures to perform proficiently in all cosmetology skills.
  2. Apply ethical behaviors and human relation skills with patrons, employers and co-workers.
  3. Show professionalism in all relationships in the cosmetology salon environment.
  4. Know and understand the Minnesota state laws, rules and regulations that pertain to the individual policies or responsibilities of all cosmetology license holders.
  5. Know employee sanitation procedures and perform safety procedures in compliance with Minnesota laws and rules.
  6. Evaluate hair, skin and nail disorders or diseases that should be referred to a physician.
  7. Prepare and know the specific uses and safety of all equipment and supplies used in the cosmetology salon.
  8. Prepare the chemical formulas necessary to ensure accurate product knowledge to perform cosmetology services.
Accreditation
Minnesota State Community and Technical College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, a regional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. The Higher Learning Commission 230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500 Chicago, IL 60604-1411 http://www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org Phone: 312.263.0456 / 800.621.7440
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Curriculum overview

Credits Requirement type
30 Required courses
28 Restricted electives in special requirements
58 Total

Cosmetology - Diploma

Required Courses:

Course Credits
COSM1000 - Principles and Practices 3
COSM1002 - Client Consultations 1
COSM1003 - License Preparation Cosmetology 1
COSM1004 - Cosmetic Chemistry and Makeup Applications 1
COSM1005 - Hair Reformation 1
COSM1006 - Spa Therapies 1
COSM1007 - Gel Nail Applications 1
COSM1010 - Eyelash Extensions 1
COSM1100 - Salon Safety 1
COSM1109 - Skin Analysis 1
COSM1117 - Shampooing and Rinsing 1
COSM1119 - Haircutting 1
COSM1129 - Hairstyling 1
COSM1130 - Properties of the Hair and Scalp 1
COSM1157 - Histology of the Skin 1
COSM1159 - Facials and Hair Removal 1
COSM1161 - Nail Structure and Growth 1
COSM1163 - Hair Color 1
COSM1171 - Principles of Hair Design 1
COSM1179 - Minnesota Cosmetology Laws and Rules 1
COSM1202 - Salon Practicum Nail Technician 1
COSM1203 - Salon Practicum Esthetician 1
COSM2000 - Artistry in Hairstyling 1
COSM2100 - Chemical Texture Services 1
COSM2200 - Manicuring/Pedicuring 1
COSM2300 - Cosmetology Anatomy 1
COSM2400 - Advanced Nail Techniques 1
COSM2500 - Salon Business 1

Additional Requirements:

Requirement
26 COSM1200 Salon Practicum Cosmetology (1-18 credits) these credits can be comprised of any combination of the following non repeatable courses: COSM2800 Alexandria Body Sugar (1 credit) COSM1304 Hair Extension Techniques (1 credit) COSM1300 Clipper C

Additional Requirements:

Requirement
2 COSM1204 Salon Practicum Hair Technician (1 credit) cosmetology students need a total of 2 credits in this course (one in fall, one in spring)
Plans

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1st Spring Term - 20 credits

Course Credits
COSM1000 - Principles and Practices 3
COSM1002 - Client Consultations 1
COSM1004 - Cosmetic Chemistry and Makeup Applications 1
COSM1006 - Spa Therapies 1
COSM1010 - Eyelash Extensions 1
COSM1100 - Salon Safety 1
COSM1109 - Skin Analysis 1
COSM1129 - Hairstyling 1
COSM1157 - Histology of the Skin 1
COSM1159 - Facials and Hair Removal 1
COSM1163 - Hair Color 1
COSM1171 - Principles of Hair Design 1
COSM1179 - Minnesota Cosmetology Laws and Rules 1
COSM1203 - Salon Practicum Esthetician 1
COSM2000 - Artistry in Hairstyling 1
COSM2500 - Salon Business 1

Additional Requirements:

Requirement Credits
COSM1200 Salon Practicum Cosmetology (1-18 credits) these credits can be comprised of any combination of the following non repeatable courses: COSM2800 Alexandria Body Sugar (1 credit) COSM1304 Hair Extension Techniques (1 credit) COSM1300 Clipper C 1

Additional Requirements:

Requirement Credits
COSM1204 Salon Practicum Hair Technician (1 credit) cosmetology students need a total of 2 credits in this course (one in fall, one in spring) 1

1st Summer Term - 6 credits

Course Credits

Additional Requirements:

Requirement Credits
COSM1200 Salon Practicum Cosmetology (1-18 credits) these credits can be comprised of any combination of the following non repeatable courses: COSM2800 Alexandria Body Sugar (1 credit) COSM1304 Hair Extension Techniques (1 credit) COSM1300 Clipper C 6

1st Fall Term - 20 credits

Course Credits
COSM1005 - Hair Reformation 1
COSM1007 - Gel Nail Applications 1
COSM1117 - Shampooing and Rinsing 1
COSM1119 - Haircutting 1
COSM1130 - Properties of the Hair and Scalp 1
COSM1161 - Nail Structure and Growth 1
COSM1202 - Salon Practicum Nail Technician 1
COSM2100 - Chemical Texture Services 1
COSM2200 - Manicuring/Pedicuring 1
COSM2300 - Cosmetology Anatomy 1
COSM2400 - Advanced Nail Techniques 1

Additional Requirements:

Requirement Credits
COSM1200 Salon Practicum Cosmetology (1-18 credits) these credits can be comprised of any combination of the following non repeatable courses: COSM2800 Alexandria Body Sugar (1 credit) COSM1304 Hair Extension Techniques (1 credit) COSM1300 Clipper C 8

Additional Requirements:

Requirement Credits
COSM1204 Salon Practicum Hair Technician (1 credit) cosmetology students need a total of 2 credits in this course (one in fall, one in spring) 1

2nd Spring Term - 12 credits

Course Credits
COSM1003 - License Preparation Cosmetology 1

Additional Requirements:

Requirement Credits
COSM1200 Salon Practicum Cosmetology (1-18 credits) these credits can be comprised of any combination of the following non repeatable courses: COSM2800 Alexandria Body Sugar (1 credit) COSM1304 Hair Extension Techniques (1 credit) COSM1300 Clipper C 11

PDF downloads:

1st Fall Term - 20 credits

Course Credits
COSM1000 - Principles and Practices 3
COSM1005 - Hair Reformation 1
COSM1007 - Gel Nail Applications 1
COSM1010 - Eyelash Extensions 1
COSM1100 - Salon Safety 1
COSM1117 - Shampooing and Rinsing 1
COSM1119 - Haircutting 1
COSM1130 - Properties of the Hair and Scalp 1
COSM1161 - Nail Structure and Growth 1
COSM1179 - Minnesota Cosmetology Laws and Rules 1
COSM1202 - Salon Practicum Nail Technician 1
COSM2100 - Chemical Texture Services 1
COSM2200 - Manicuring/Pedicuring 1
COSM2300 - Cosmetology Anatomy 1
COSM2400 - Advanced Nail Techniques 1

Additional Requirements:

Requirement Credits
COSM1200 Salon Practicum Cosmetology (1-18 credits) these credits can be comprised of any combination of the following non repeatable courses: COSM2800 Alexandria Body Sugar (1 credit) COSM1304 Hair Extension Techniques (1 credit) COSM1300 Clipper C 2

Additional Requirements:

Requirement Credits
COSM1204 Salon Practicum Hair Technician (1 credit) cosmetology students need a total of 2 credits in this course (one in fall, one in spring) 1

1st Spring Term - 20 credits

Course Credits
COSM1002 - Client Consultations 1
COSM1004 - Cosmetic Chemistry and Makeup Applications 1
COSM1006 - Spa Therapies 1
COSM1109 - Skin Analysis 1
COSM1129 - Hairstyling 1
COSM1157 - Histology of the Skin 1
COSM1159 - Facials and Hair Removal 1
COSM1163 - Hair Color 1
COSM1171 - Principles of Hair Design 1
COSM1203 - Salon Practicum Esthetician 1
COSM2000 - Artistry in Hairstyling 1
COSM2500 - Salon Business 1

Additional Requirements:

Requirement Credits
COSM1200 Salon Practicum Cosmetology (1-18 credits) these credits can be comprised of any combination of the following non repeatable courses: COSM2800 Alexandria Body Sugar (1 credit) COSM1304 Hair Extension Techniques (1 credit) COSM1300 Clipper C 7

Additional Requirements:

Requirement Credits
COSM1204 Salon Practicum Hair Technician (1 credit) cosmetology students need a total of 2 credits in this course (one in fall, one in spring) 1

1st Summer Term - 6 credits

Course Credits

Additional Requirements:

Requirement Credits
COSM1200 Salon Practicum Cosmetology (1-18 credits) these credits can be comprised of any combination of the following non repeatable courses: COSM2800 Alexandria Body Sugar (1 credit) COSM1304 Hair Extension Techniques (1 credit) COSM1300 Clipper C 6

2nd Fall Term - 12 credits

Course Credits
COSM1003 - License Preparation Cosmetology 1

Additional Requirements:

Requirement Credits
COSM1200 Salon Practicum Cosmetology (1-18 credits) these credits can be comprised of any combination of the following non repeatable courses: COSM2800 Alexandria Body Sugar (1 credit) COSM1304 Hair Extension Techniques (1 credit) COSM1300 Clipper C 11