Cosmetology

Summer 2018

Enrollment:

Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

Degrees and Certificates

Program Website:

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Tuition and Fees

http://www.ccs.spokane.edu/TuitionFees

Additional Costs

Books$425
Supplies and Equipment$2085
* Estimated cost of books, supplies & equipment (tools & uniforms) for seven quarters. Major purchase of tools in 2nd quarter.

Program Description

Cosmetology is a diverse field that offers a variety of employment opportunities. SCC's Cosmetology program provides the education and training needed to successfully compete in today's job market. Upon successful completion of the 1,600 hour program, students are prepared to take the Washington State Board Exams. After passing this exam, they will be qualified to receive a license for Cosmetology.

This program includes haircutting, trimming of facial hair, hair styling, permanent waving, chemical relaxing, tinting and bleaching, and temporary superfluous hair removal; artificial hair; manicuring and pedicuring of natural nails; basic skin care and theory of diseases and disorders of the scalp, skin, hair and nails; and anatomy as it relates to cosmetology. In addition, safety and sanitation measures are stressed throughout the program. Students also must complete a first aid class. Students will be given review testing and simulated performance evaluations in preparation for the state licensing examination.

Students must complete the program and pass the exit exams in order to be prepared to take the Washington State examination for Cosmetology.

Additional requirements for the AAS degree consist of general education requirements in the areas of written communication, human relations/leadership and computation.  Students should check with the counseling department for assistance in planning their schedules.

Program Requirements: Physical Requirements:

Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Demonstrate and formulate entry level haircutting techniques.
  2. Demonstrate and formulate entry level hair color techniques and practices.
  3. Demonstrate basic manicuring.
  4. Demonstrate basic skin care.
  5. Demonstrate and formulate entry level chemical texturizing services.
  6. Work with minimum supervision in a salon.
  7. Recognize the importance of, and practice good public relations with customers, employers, and fellow employees.
  8. Skillfully use tools and equipment safely and in a sanitary manner.
  9. Demonstrate the ability to successfully complete the state required practical examination for licensure.
  10. Demonstrate the ability to successfully complete the state required written examination for licensure.

Career Opportunities

Job opportunities are very good for new, as well as experienced cosmetologists and those seeking part-time work. Many cosmetologists are paid on a straight commission basis; some receive a salary plus commission; some, a straight salary; others are self employed. Potential positions include: assistant to stylist, hair dresser, salon manager, instructor, nail care, wig stylist, chemical technician, stylist, cosmetologist, skin care, hair cutter, platform artist, retail sales cosmetologist and salon or school owner.

AAS - SCC

Offered at Locations:  Spokane Community College

First Quarter

APLED112Applied Mathematics 15
APLED121Applied Written Communication 14
CIS  110Introduction to Computer Applications 25
COS  101Introduction to Cosmetology 32
16

Second Quarter

COS  111Cosmetology, Esthetics and Manicuring Concepts I 5
COS  112Cosmetology, Esthetics and Manicuring Applications I 12
17

Third Quarter

COS  121Cosmetology, Esthetics and Manicuring Concepts II 5
COS  122Cosmetology, Esthetics and Manicuring Applications II 11
16

Fourth Quarter

COS  131Intermediate Cosmetology I 5
COS  132Intermediate Cosmetology Applications I 11
16

Fifth Quarter

COS  241Intermediate Cosmetology II 5
COS  242Intermediate Cosmetology Applications II 10
EMS  120Basic First Aid in the Workplace 2
17

Sixth Quarter

APLED125Employment Preparation 43
COS  251Advanced Cosmetology I 5
COS  252Advanced Cosmetology Applications I 510
18

Seventh Quarter

COS  261Advanced Cosmetology II 5
COS  262Advanced Cosmetology Applications II 510
MMGT 205Small Business Planning 65
20

Eighth Quarter

Approved Cosmetology Electives 70-13
Approved Credits for Additional Coursework 80-5
0-18
120-138 credits are required for the AAS

Approved Cosmetology Electives 7

COS  288Cooperative Education Work Experience (No Seminar) 91-3
FILM 207Basic Movie Making Techniques 75

Approved Credits for Additional Coursework 8

COS  275Cosmetology Application 81-5
1This related education requirement may be met by any course or combination of courses approved by the instructional dean or department chair. A minimum grade of 1.5 must be achieved in APLED 112 and 2.0 in APLED 121.
2CIS 110 is offered online and/or can be taken as CIS 105 for five credits. A minimum grade of 1.5 must be achieved in CIS 110.
3A minimum grade of 2.1 must be achieved in COS 101.
4APLED 125 is offered online. This related education requirement may be met by any course or combination of courses approved by the instructional dean or department chair. APLED 125 may be substituted with HUM 207 if seeking additional eighth quarter dean issued certificate.
5COS 252 or COS 262 may be substituted with COS 288. Washington State licensure requirements allow up to 10% of student academic instruction to be met by an on-site instructional experience at a beauty salon.
6MMGT 205 may be substituted with HUM 141 if seeking additional eighth quarter dean issued certificate.
7Approved electives: COS 288 and HUM 141, FILM 207 may be taken by currently enrolled AAS degree Cosmetology students desiring to receive additional training during the summer quarter (8th quarter) instructor permission required. Completion of these courses will entitle the student to a certificate of completion issued by the dean of instruction for technical education only and not a state issued certificate.
8COS 275 is available for students who have not accumulated enough hours to satisfy the Cosmetology AAS degree requirements.
9Co-Op enrollment is available with permission of the instructor.

Disclaimer: The college cannot guarantee courses will be offered in the quarters indicated. During the period this guide is in circulation, there may be curriculum revisions and program changes. Students are responsible for consulting the appropriate academic unit or adviser for more current and specific information. the information in this guide is subject to change and does not constitute an agreement between the college and the student.