Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Adviser Name:_______________________ Catalog: 2015-2016 Technical College of the Lowcountry - Catalog/Student Handbook Program: Cosmetology Minimum Credits Required:__________________

Cosmetology

Diploma: Applied Science
Major: Cosmetology
Minimum Credits Required for Graduation: 54

Program Description: The Cosmetology (COS) diploma program prepares students for entry-level positions in salons. Hair, skin and nail care theories are studied to develop an understanding of the procedures used within the industry. Students entering the Cosmetology Diploma program must send an official copy of their high school transcripts to the Office of Admissions. The transcript must show the student has completed the tenth grade of high school. Students will not be permitted to register for the Cosmetology program until the Office of Admissions has the transcript on record. Students will be required to take the COMPASS/ASSET academic skills evaluation for placement in English, Psychology and Mathematics. In order to take Cosmetology courses a student must be accepted into the Cosmetology Program by completing ENG 100, RDG 100, and MAT 032 or COMPASS placement for ENG 101, BUS 140, PSY 201 or by instructor approval.

General Education Requirements

Course NameTerm TakenGradeGen Ed
BUS 140 - Business Mathematics
ENG 101 - English Composition I

Select one of the following:

Course NameTerm TakenGradeGen Ed
PSY 103 - Human Relations
PSY 201 - General Psychology

Credits 9

Required Major Courses

Course NameTerm TakenGradeGen Ed
COS 106 - Facials and Make-Up
COS 108 - Nail Care
COS 112 - Shampoo and Rinses
COS 116 - Hair Styling I
COS 206 - Chemical Hair Waving
COS 210 - Hair Coloring

Credits 20

Required Related Courses

Course NameTerm TakenGradeGen Ed
COS 101 - Fundamentals of Cosmetology
COS 102 - Sanitation Procedures
COS 110 - Scalp and Hair Care
COS 114 - Hair Shaping
COS 120 - Mannequin Practice
COS 201 - Salon Management
COS 208 - Chemical Hair Relaxing
COS 212 - Hair Lightening

Credits 25

Sample Curriculum - Cosmetology

Please see your advisor for possible course substitutions.

First Year - Fall Semester

Course NameTerm TakenGradeGen Ed
COS 101 - Fundamentals of Cosmetology
COS 106 - Facials and Make-Up
COS 110 - Scalp and Hair Care
COS 114 - Hair Shaping
COS 116 - Hair Styling I
PSY 201 - General Psychology

Credits 20

First Year - Spring Semester

Course NameTerm TakenGradeGen Ed
COS 201 - Salon Management
COS 206 - Chemical Hair Waving
COS 208 - Chemical Hair Relaxing
COS 210 - Hair Coloring
COS 212 - Hair Lightening
ENG 101 - English Composition I

Credits 18

First Year - Summer Semester

Course NameTerm TakenGradeGen Ed
BUS 140 - Business Mathematics
COS 102 - Sanitation Procedures
COS 108 - Nail Care
COS 112 - Shampoo and Rinses
COS 120 - Mannequin Practice

Credits 16

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