Funding provided to support these programs through
Carl Perkins Basic Grant and Eastern Arizona College. For
more information, visit www.eac.edu/about_eac/perkins.
COSMETOLOGY
CERTIFICATE OF
PROFICIENCY
(Secondary)
This program provides students an
opportunity to apply Cosmetology practices
and principles in a simulated salon
environment. Upon successful completion
of the program, students will be eligible to
take the Arizona State Board of Cosmetology
Examination.
COSMETOLOGY
CONTACT INFORMATION
GIFT Superintendent, Troy Thygerson
[email protected]
(928) 348-3393
EAC Cosmetology Advisor, Gayrene Claridge
[email protected]
(928) 428-8341 or (800) 678-3808 ext. 8341
Academy Director, Deborah John
[email protected]
(928) 348-8878
EAC Dean of Curriculum & Instruction, Dr. Janice Lawhorn
[email protected]
(928) 428-8509 or (800) 678-3808 ext. 8509
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED
SCIENCE
(Postsecondary)
After acquiring the Cosmetology Certificate
of Proficiency, students can apply the credits
earned towards a Cosmetology Associate of
Applied Science degree. Students can earn
the degree by taking an additional 18 General
Education credits which are transferable to a
university and two elective credits.
Salary Range: Depending upon the soft and
technical skills of the stylist, average salary
ranges from $9 per hour to about $700 per
day.
District Governing Board Members
Richard W. Mattice, Chairman
Lois Ann Moody, Secretary
Marrianne Rowley, Member
Tina C. McMaster, Member
Lance F. Layton, Member
College President
Mark Bryce
615 North Stadium Avenue,
Thatcher, Arizona 85552
www.eac.edu
EAC MPR 11/2013
Programs
of Study
Cosmetology
Arizona Career and Technical Education Program of Study
Associate of Applied Science in Cosmetology WHAT IS PROGRAMS OF STUDY?
A guide for high schools, parents, and students to utilize
outlining high school-to-college academic and career
education coursework for various Career and Technical
Education (CTE ) programs funded through the Carl
Perkins Grant.
The Programs of Study must lead to an industryrecognized credential or certificate at the college level, or
an associate or baccalaureate degree.
SECONDARY (High School)
Courses needed to complete Cosmetology Certificate
Grade
11th Grade
Semester 1
POSTSECONDARY (College) Courses
needed to complete Cosmetology AAS
12th Grade
Semester 2
Semester 1
Grade
Semester 2
English
English
• Students may receive college credit for courses taken at
the high school (i.e. dual enrollment).
• Students have the potential to earn certification,
licensure, and/or a degree sooner than students who
begin their educational goals post-high school.
• Helps students avoid taking unnecessary college
courses, saving time and money.
• Provides parents an opportunity to be involved in their
child’s education.
HOW IS THIS MADE POSSIBLE?
Through the collaboration of the Eastern Arizona
Programs of Study Consortium - local high schools, Gila
Institute for Technology (GIFT), Eastern Arizona Academy
of Cosmetology (EAAC), and Eastern Arizona College
(EAC).
HOW DO I ENROLL?
Interested students must contact the Gila Institute
for Technology Office at (928) 348-3393 to apply for
acceptance into the GIFT Program. Once accepted, the
student should contact the Eastern Arizona Academy of
Cosmetology at (928) 348-8878 to apply for acceptance
into the Academy.
WHAT COMMITMENTS ARE
REQUIRED OF THE STUDENT?
The Cosmetology Program is a 1,600 hour program.
Classes begin the last week of July or the first week in
August and end the following June. High school students
meet four hours a day, five days a week, and eight hours
a day on a minimum of one Saturday per month during
the regular school year. GIFT students follow the full-time
schedule until high school classes commence (midAugust). Once high school classes have ended (late May),
they will again resume the full-time schedule until the
Academy closes in June.
Students are financially responsible for purchasing
a student kit from the Eastern Arizona Academy of
Cosmetology.
*ENG 100 or
*ENG 101
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?
• Students are provided a path to follow to meet their educational/career goals.
Freshman
Semester 1
Math
Math
Science
Science
*BUS 111 or
*MAT 120
CHM 130 or
CHM 138
CMP 101 or
Other Required
Courses/Electives
Other Required
Courses/Electives
CMP 103
GIFT Sponsored
EAC Course
COS 103
COS 105
COS 107
COS 111
COS 113
COS 108
COS 109
COS 121
COS 131
COS 115
COS 117
COS 133
COS 135
COS 125
Major Courses
SkillsUSA
SkillsUSA
Required Courses
Career and Technical Education Courses
SkillsUSA
12th Grade
High School
Arizona’s Career
Technical Education
(AZCTE) Skills
Assessment
Certificates/
Degrees
High School
Cosmetology,
Certificate of
Proficiency (Eastern
Arizona College)
College
Cosmetology AAS
COS 137
GIFT Courses/CTSO
College
Reading, Writing, Math
Placement Testing
(COMPASS)
Gen. Ed. (4-5 cr)
Electives
COS 101
Testing
10th Grade
High School
Arizona’s Instrument
for Measuring
Standards (AIMS)
SkillsUSA
Contact Gayrene Claridge at [email protected] or (928) 428-8341 for assistance with the AAS degree.
*May be adjusted based on skill level
Eastern Arizona College Courses
Core Curriculum Courses
COS 101
Theory of Cosmetology I
COS 131
Haircutting, Scalp Treatment, and Tinting I
COS 133
Haircutting, Scalp Treatment, and Tinting II
COS 103
Theory of Cosmetology II
COS 135
Haircutting, Scalp Treatment, and Tinting III
COS 105
Theory of Cosmetology III
COS 137
Haircutting, Scalp Treatment, and Tinting IV
COS 107
Theory of Cosmetology IV
COS 108
Skin Care I
COS 109
Skin Care II
COS 111
Permanent Waving, Shampooing,
and Hairstyling I
COS 113
Permanent Waving, Shampooing,
and Hairstyling II
COS 115
Permanent Waving, Shampooing,
and Hairstyling III
COS 117
Permanent Waving, Shampooing,
and Hairstyling IV
COS 121
Nail Care I
COS 125
Manicuring I
General Education Courses
BUS 111
Business Mathematical Calculations OR
MAT 120
Intermediate Algebra
CHM 130
CHM 138
Fundamental Chemistry OR
An Introduction to General, Organic,
and Biological Chemistry
CMP 101
CMP 103
Introduction to Computers OR
Introduction to Computer Based Systems
ENG 100
ENG 101
Writing Fundamentals OR
Written Communications I
Students will need an additional 4-5 General
Education credits and 2 elective credits.