Contact(s): David Smith
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
Gainful Employment Disclosure
66 semester hours and 1,500 cosmetology contact hours
Plan of Study Grid
| First Year |
| Fall |
| 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 |
| * |
3 |
| * |
3 |
| |
Credit Hours
|
25
|
| Spring |
| COS 113 |
Cosmetology Concepts II
|
4 |
| COS 114 |
Salon II
|
8 |
| ENG 114 |
Professional Research & Reporting
|
3 |
MAT 143
|
Quantitative Literacy
Precalculus Algebra
|
3-4
|
| * |
3 |
| * |
3 |
| |
Credit Hours
|
24-25
|
| Summer |
| COS 115 |
Cosmetology Concepts III
|
4 |
| COS 116 |
Salon III
|
4 |
| |
Credit Hours
|
8
|
| Second Year |
| Fall |
| 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 |
| BUS 151 |
People Skills
|
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 |
*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 |
| * |
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 |
| 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
|
Contemporary Hair Coloring
Contemporary Design
|
2
|
| ENG 111 |
Writing and Inquiry
|
3 |
MAT 143
|
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 |
| 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
|
Contemporary Hair Coloring
Contemporary Design
|
2
|
| |
Total Credit Hours |
35
|
Cosmetology - CCP
Tuition-waived program for Career & College Promise (high school juniors and seniors)
