General Technology
Associate in Applied Science
Cosmetology, Marketing, and Business Management/
Entrepreneurship Career Path
Federal Financial Aid is available for the General Technology degree
Entrance Requirements:
Acceptable placement test score(s)
NOTE: Students must meet with the academic program director for the Cosmetology Program to determine
specific roadmap for completion.
Type of Program:
Day
Employment Opportunities:
Salon stylist; editorial or session stylist; educator; stylist for film, TV, or theater; product development; retail;
management
• This degree will 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 business component of this degree delivers an emphasis on entrepreneurship and salon management.
• A grade of “C” or higher in all courses is required.
• 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; however,
many variables may affect this plan, and it is important to note that not every course is offered every semester. Please
see your advisor for approval and to map out your own personalized progression toward graduation.
Recommended Program Schedule
First Semester
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
3.0
3.0
3.0
4.0
3.0
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
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
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
Fifth Semester
SPC 209 Interpersonal Communications
ART 101 Art History
or
THE 101 Introduction to Theater
BUS 110
Entrepreneurship
Total credit hours
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
61.0
Visit www.gvltec.edu/gainful-employment/DAS_COS1/Gedt.html for important information about the educational debt,
earnings and graduation rates of students who attend this program.
2017-2018 Greenville Technical College Student Handbook and Catalog