Cosmetology
Cosmetology
Diploma in Applied Science
1500 Clock Hours
(Federal financial aid not available for the diploma program. South Carolina residents may
receive Lottery funds, if eligible.)
Mission Statement:
To prepare students in the field of Cosmetology by exceeding the standards set by the state of South Carolina and
providing individualized instruction and focused training in technical, business, communication, and service skills. The
department educates students so that they demonstrate the professionalism necessary to gain and maintain
employment.
Entrance Requirements:
Acceptable placement test score(s); plus high school diploma or GED
Type of Program:
Day
Employment Opportunities:
Salon stylist; editorial or session stylist; educator; stylist for film, TV, or theater; product development; retail;
management
• All courses must be passed with a grade of “C” or better to sit for the South Carolina State Board of Cosmetology.
• Must pass the South Carolina State Board of Cosmetology to work as a cosmetologist.
• Listed below is the ideal grouping of courses in order by semester. This plan assumes a full-time schedule. Note,
however, that many variables can affect this plan, and not every course is offered every semester. Please see your
advisor to map out your own personalized progression toward graduation.
Recommended Program Schedule
First Semester (day program)
ENG 165 Professional Communications
or
ENG 101 English Composition I
MAT 155 Contemporary Mathematics
PSY 103 Human Relations
COS 114 Hair Shaping
MKT 101 Marketing
Clock Hours
3.0
n/a
3.0
3.0
4.0
3.0
n/a
n/a
180
45
NOTE: These courses are prerequisites to all other COS courses and must successfully be completed before taking any
other COS course.
Second Semester
COS 110
Scalp and Hair Care
COS 206 Chemical Hair Waving
COS 210 Hair Coloring
MKT 130 Customer Service
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
150
150
150
45
Third Semester
BAF 101 Personal Finance
COS 120 Manikin Practice
COS 220 Clinical Practice I
MKT 120 Sales Principles
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
45
150
150
45
Fourth Semester
COS 106 Facials and Makeup
COS 108 Nail Care
COS 222 Clinical Practice II
COS 232 Cosmetology State Board Preparation
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
105
105
150
45
Total credit hours
52.0
1500
Visit http://gvltec.edu/gainful-employment/DAS_COS1/Gedt.html for important information about the educational debt,
earnings, and graduation rates of students who attended this program.
2017-2018 Greenville Technical College Student Handbook and Catalog