SCC Course Catalog

Cosmetology

Overview Pathway Requirements Additional Information Employment Data

The Cosmetology curriculum is designed to provide competency-based knowledge, scientific/artistic principles, and hands-on fundamentals associated with the cosmetology industry. The curriculum provides a simulated salon environment that enables students to develop manipulative skills.

Coursework includes instruction in all phases of professional imaging, hair design, chemical processes, skin care, nail care, multicultural practices, business/computer principles, product knowledge, and other selected topics.

Graduates should qualify to sit for the State Board of Cosmetic Arts examination. Upon successfully passing the State Board exam, graduates will be issued an apprentice license. Employment is available in beauty salons and related businesses.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

Demonstrate the proper practices of manicuring, pedicuring and artificial nail application.
Demonstrate the proper practices of facials, massage, and make-up application.
Correctly demonstrate and perform all the proper practices of shampooing, conditioning, draping, and scalp treatments.
Perform the proper practices of hair cutting, styling, hair coloring, hair lightening, chemical hair restructuring, and artificial hair design.
Perform all services in accordance with the sanitation and disinfection procedures as set forth by the NC State Board of Cosmetic Art Examiners.
Describe the basic skills of marketing, small business management, and record-keeping.
Recall the knowledge and perform the skills necessary to work as a North Carolina (NC) licensed cosmetologist.

Beginner's Department

Students shall spend 300 hours in this department before entering the advanced department and shall not work on members of the public during this 300 hours. The hours earned in this department shall be devoted to Cosmetology Study and Mannequin Practice (first semester).

Advanced Department

The hours earned in the Advanced Department shall be devoted to the studies and live model performance completions. Work in this department may be done on the public. Students with fewer than 300 hours shall not work in this department.

Transfer Students

The College reserves the right to test the student in any subjects missed in the Cosmetology curriculum due to transfer from another cosmetology curriculum. Tests to determine proficiency may be written, oral, laboratory, or any combination of these. Credits earned in this evaluation may qualify the student for advanced standing. Returning students may be requested to demonstrate proficiencies as determined by the program head.

Cosmetology Degree - A55140
Cosmetology Part-time Pathway
Cosmetology 1,500-Hour Diploma – D55140
Cosmetology 1,200 Hours Certificate – C55140
Cosmetology - CCP
Cosmetology Instructor Certificate – C55160

Cosmetology Degree - A55140

Gainful Employment Disclosure

66 semester hours and 1,500 cosmetology contact hours

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
Fall		Credit Hours
ACA 111	College Student Success	1
CIS 110	Introduction to Computers	3
COS 111	Cosmetology Concepts I	4
COS 112	Salon I	8
ENG 111	Writing and Inquiry	3
Elective^*		3
Humanities elective^*		3
	Credit Hours	25
Spring		Credit Hours
COS 113	Cosmetology Concepts II	4
COS 114	Salon II	8
ENG 114	Professional Research & Reporting	3
MAT 143 or MAT 171	Quantitative Literacy Precalculus Algebra	3-4
Elective^*		3
Social/Behavioral Science elective^*		3
	Credit Hours	24-25
Summer		Credit Hours
COS 115	Cosmetology Concepts III	4
COS 116	Salon III	4
	Credit Hours	8
Second Year
Fall		Credit Hours
COS 117	Cosmetology Concepts IV	2
COS 118	Salon IV	7
	Credit Hours	9
	Total Credit Hours	66-67

Elective list

Plan of Study Grid
Courses		Credit Hours
BUS 151	People Skills	3
BUS 230	Small Business Management	3
BUS 270	Professional Development	3
COS 223	Contemporary Hair Coloring	2
COS 240	Contemporary Design	2
COS 250	Computerized Salon Ops	1
WBL 111	Work-Based Learning I	1
WBL 112	Work-Based Learning I	2
WBL 122	Work-Based Learning II	2

*Please see the Suggested Humanities and Social/Behavioral Science Elective List for AAS Majors webpage.

The SCC Cosmetology Department will not certify any student to the State Board of Cosmetic Arts unless all graduation requirements are successfully completed.

Cosmetology Part-time Pathway

Plan of Study Grid
Click link for course requirements		Credit Hours
Cosmetology courses^*		65
	Credit Hours	65
	Total Credit Hours	65

Cosmetology Part-time Pathway PDF

Cosmetology 1,500-Hour Diploma – D55140

Gainful Employment Disclosure

Students successfully completing the following courses and 1,500 cosmetology contact hours will receive a diploma:

Plan of Study Grid
Courses		Credit Hours
ACA 111	College Student Success	1
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
COS 118	Salon IV	7
COS 223 or COS 240	Contemporary Hair Coloring Contemporary Design	2
ENG 111	Writing and Inquiry	3
MAT 143 or MAT 171	Quantitative Literacy Precalculus Algebra	3-4
	Total Credit Hours	50-51

Cosmetology 1,200 Hours Certificate – C55140

Gainful Employment Disclosure

Students successfully completing this program are required to pass the state board exam and work under the supervision of a licensed cosmetologist for a minimum of six months before being issued a cosmetologist license. Students successfully completing the following courses and 1,200 cosmetology contact hours will receive a certificate:

Plan of Study Grid
Courses		Credit Hours
ACA 111	College Student Success	1
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 223 or COS 240	Contemporary Hair Coloring Contemporary Design	2
	Total Credit Hours	35

Cosmetology - CCP

Tuition-waived program for Career & College Promise (high school juniors and seniors)

Plan of Study Grid
Courses		Credit Hours
ACA 111	College Student Success	1
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 240	Contemporary Design	2
	Total Credit Hours	35

Cosmetology Instructor Certificate

The Cosmetology Instructor curriculum provides a course of study for learning the skills needed to teach the theory and practice of cosmetology as required by the North Carolina Board of Cosmetic Arts.

Coursework includes requirements for becoming an instructor, introduction to teaching theory, methods and aids, practice teaching, and development of evaluation instruments.

Graduates of the program may be employed as cosmetology instructors in public or private education and business.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

Describe the procedures for developing various instructional materials and teaching aids.
Demonstrate effective teaching practices and methods of instruction to all types of learners.
Develop and evaluate classroom tests as well as alternative methods of testing.
Perform a practical demonstration of sanitation and disinfection procedures, rules & regulations as set forth by the NC State Board of Cosmetic Art Examiners.
Recall and perform the knowledge and skills necessary to work as a North Carolina licensed cosmetology instructor.