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Cosmetology and Manicuring

Associate Degree

Associate Degree

Associate Degree Code: A55140 66 Total Credits

The same course hours may be counted only once to fulfill degree requirements. Course and credit requirements are shown below.

General Education Courses

15 credits

English

3 credits

Choose one of the following:

CourseTitleCredits
ENG-110 Freshman Composition 3
ENG-111 Writing and Inquiry 3

Communication

3 credits

Choose one of the following:

CourseTitleCredits
COM-231 Public Speaking 3
ENG-115 Oral Communication 3

Mathematics

3 credits

Choose one of the following:

CourseTitleCredits
MAT-110 Math Measurement & Literacy 3
MAT-143 Quantitative Literacy 3
MAT-171 Precalculus Algebra 4

Social/Behavioral Sciences

3 credits

Choose one of the following:

CourseTitleCredits
PSY-118 Interpersonal Psychology 3
PSY-150 General Psychology 3
SOC-210 Introduction to Sociology 3
SOC-213 Sociology of the Family 3
SOC-220 Social Problems 3

Humanities/Fine Arts

3 credits

Choose one of the following:

CourseTitleCredits
ART-111 Art Appreciation 3
HUM-110 Technology and Society 3
HUM-115 Critical Thinking 3
MUS-110 Music Appreciation 3

Major Requirements

34 credits
CourseTitleCredits
COS-111 Cosmetology Concepts I 4
COS-112 Salon I 8
COS-113 Cosmetology Concepts II 4
COS-114 Salon II 8
COS-115 Cosmetology Concepts III 4
COS-116 Salon III 4
COS-117 Cosmetology Concepts IV 2

Other Requirements

17 credits

Select 17 credit hours from the following:

CourseTitleCredits
BUS-137 Principles of Management 3
BUS-230 Small Business Management 3
CIS-110 Introduction to Computers 3
CIS-111 Basic PC Literacy 2
COS-118 Salon IV 7
COS-223 Contemp Hair Coloring 2
COS-224 Trichology & Chemistry 2
COS-240 Contemporary Design 2
ACA-115 Success & Study Skills 1
Total Credits Required: 66

Career Outcomes

Graduates of Cosmetology and Manicuring can pursue these careers:

Median Salary $38,410/yr
$29,270 $48,300
+16% Projected Outlook
2,340 Annual Job Openings
8,490 Currently Employed

Data sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Projections Central, and O*NET.