COLLEGE OF THE ALBEMARLE
Technical and Vocational Programs
D 55 14 0 Cosmetology – Diploma
CONCENTRATION OVERVIEW
The Cosmetology curriculum is designed to
provide competency-based knowledge,
scientific/artistic principles, and hands-on
fundamentals associated with the cosmetology
industry.
Upon completion of this concentration, graduates
will be able to qualify to sit for the State Board of
Cosmetic Art examination. Upon successfully
passing the state board exam, graduates will be
issued a license.
Student Learning Outcomes – Upon
completion of the program, students will:
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4.
Perform hair/scalp cleansing/conditioning, and hairstyling services.
Perform haircutting services.
Perform chemical hair texturizing services.
Perform hair coloring and lightening services.
Partnership: N/A
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COLLEGE OF THE ALBEMARLE
D 55 14 0 Cosmetology – Diploma
First Year
Semester 1
Course Number and Title
Pre-Requisites and Co-Requisites
COS 111 Cosmetology Concepts I
Pre-Requisites: Permission of instructor
Co-Requisites: COS 112; PSY 101 or COM 101
COS 112 Salon I
Pre-Requisites: Permission of instructor
Co-Requisites: COS 111; PSY 101 or COM 101
COS 113 AB Cosmetology Concepts
II
Pre-Requisites: COS 111
Co-Requisites: COS 114 AB
COS 114 AB Salon II
Pre-Requisites: COS 112
Co-Requisites: COS 113 AB
Class
Hours
Lab
Hours
Clinical
Hours
4
24
1
12
Total
Contact
Hours
Total
Credit
Hours
4
4
24
8
1
1
12
4
WBL 110 World of Work
1
1
1
COM 101 Workplace Communication
3
3
3
TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS
9
36
45
21
Class
Hours
Lab
Hours
Total
Contact
Hours
Total
Credit
Hours
3
3
12
4
4
4
12
4
3
3
34
18
First Year
Semester 2
Course Number and Title
Pre-Requisites and Co-Requisites
COS 113 BB Cosmetology Concepts
II
Pre-Requisites: COS 111
Co-Requisites: COS 114 BB
COS 114 BB Salon II
Pre-Requisites: COS 112
Co-Requisites: COS 113 BB
COS 115 Cosmetology Concepts III
Pre-Requisites: COS 111, COS 113 AB,
COS 113 BB
Co-Requisites: COS 116
COS 116 Salon III
Pre-Requisites: COS 112, COS 114 AB,
COS 114 BB
Co-Requisites: COS 115
PSY 101 Applied Psychology
Pre-Requisites: RED 080 or ENG 085 or DRE 097
or appropriate placement
3
12
TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS
4
12
3
10
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24
Clinical
Hours
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Second Year
Semester 3
Course Number and Title
COS 117 Cosmetology Concepts
IV
COS 118 Salon IV
Pre-Requisites and Co-Requisites
Pre-Requisites: COS 111, COS 113 AB,
COS 113 BB, COS 115
Co-Requisites: COS 118
Class
Hours
2
TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS REQUIRED FOR DIPLOMA
Total
Contact
Hours
Total
Credit
Hours
2
2
21
21
7
21
23
9
2
Pre-Requisites: COS 112,
COS 114 AB, COS 114 BB, COS 116
Co-Requisites: COS 117
TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS
Lab
Hours
Clinical
Hours
48
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