Cosmetology
This program is designed to prepare students for professional licensing in the
cosmetology field. Students are taught the basic techniques of hair care, chemical
relaxing, professional ethics, sanitation, manicuring, facials, salon management, and
rules and regulations as designated by the state.
The Arkansas State Health Department Cosmetology Division requires an individual
to successfully complete 1500 clock hours in order to qualify for the state
cosmetology licensing examination. In addition to admission requirements for this
program, a student must submit a copy of their social security number, driver's
license, copy of high school transcript or proof of GED, and a $20 money order
made payable to the Arkansas Board of Health/Cosmetology for a temporary
training permit.
Program Chair
Cathy Rosewell
Technology and Academic
Support Bldg.
(479) 508-3320
cfultz@atu.edu
Instructor
Debbie McClure
Students who are pursuing a program of study where admission is limited (Cardiovascular Technology, Cosmetology,
Medical Assistant, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Paramedic/Emergency Medical Services, Physical Therapist
Assistant, Practical Nursing and Registered Nursing), will be assigned a major of Associate of General Studies until
admitted into their selected program.
Cosmetology
Curriculum in Cosmetology Technical Certificate
(40 Semester Credit Hours)
Course #
Course Name
Semester Hours
1st Semester
COS 1101
Hygiene and Sanitation I
1
COS 1107
Hairdressing I w/Lab
7
COS 1121
Related Science I
1
COS 1131
Manicuring I
1
COS 1141
Cosmetic Therapy I
1
COS 1151
Salesmanship, Shop Management and Shop Deportment I
1
Total
12
2nd Semester
COS 1201
Hygiene and Sanitation II
(prerequisite: COS 1101)
1
COS 1207
Hairdressing II w/Lab
(prerequisite: COS 1107)
7
COS 1221
Related Science II
(prerequisite: COS 1121)
1
COS 1231
Manicuring II
(prerequisite: COS 1131)
1
COS 1241
Cosmetic Therapy II
(prerequisite: COS 1141)
1
COS 1251
Salesmanship, Shop Management and Shop Deportment II
(prerequisite: COS 1151)
1
Total
12
Summer Term
COS 2404
Theory and Practical Application
4
Total
4
3rd Semester
COS 2301
Hygiene and Sanitation III
(prerequisite: COS 1201)
1
COS 2307
Hairdressing III w/Lab
(prerequisite: COS 1207)
7
COS 2321
Related Science III
(prerequisite: COS 1221)
1
COS 2331
Manicuring III
(prerequisite: COS 1231)
1
COS 2341
Cosmetic Therapy III
(prerequisite: COS 1241)
1
COS 2351
Salesmanship, Shop Management and Shop Deportment III
(prerequisite: COS 1251)
1
Total
12
Curriculum in Cosmetic Science Associate of Applied Science Degree in General Technology
(60 Semester Credit Hours)
Course #
Course Name
Semester Hours
1st Semester
COS 1101
Hygiene and Sanitation I
1
COS 1107
Hairdressing I w/Lab
7
COS 1121
Related Science I
1
COS 1131
Manicuring I
1
COS 1141
Cosmetic Therapy I
1
COS 1151
Salesmanship, Shop Management and Shop Deportment I
1
2 hours
Approved Electives (may be taken in summer terms)
2
Total
14
2nd Semester
COS 1201
Hygiene and Sanitation II
(prerequisite: COS 1101)
1
COS 1207
Hairdressing II w/Lab
(prerequisite: COS 1107)
7
COS 1221
Related Science II
(prerequisite: COS 1121)
1
COS 1231
Manicuring II
(prerequisite: COS 1131)
1
COS 1241
Cosmetic Therapy II
(prerequisite: COS 1141)
1
COS 1251
Salesmanship, Shop Management and Shop Deportment II
(prerequisite: COS 1151)
1
3 hours
Approved Electives (may be taken in summer terms)
3
Total
15
3rd Semester
COS 2301
Hygiene and Sanitation III
(prerequisite: COS 1201)
1
COS 2307
Hairdressing III w/Lab
(prerequisite: COS 1207)
7
COS 2321
Related Science III
(prerequisite: COS 1221)
1
COS 2331
Manicuring III
(prerequisite: COS 1231)
1
COS 2341
Cosmetic Therapy III
(prerequisite: COS 1241)
1
COS 2351
Salesmanship, Shop Management and Shop Deportment III
(prerequisite: COS 1251)
1
ENGL 1013
Composition I
3
Total
15
4th Semester
3 hours
Any Approved Social Science1
3
COMS 1003
3
BST 1303
Introduction to Computer Based Systems
or
Microcomputer Applications
or
Introduction to Computers
COS 2404
Theory and Practical Application*
4
ENGL 1023
Composition II
3
TMAT 1203
Technical Mathematics II (or higher math)
3
COMS 2003
Total
1See
appropriate alternatives or substitutions in "General Education Requirements"
*Usually offered in Summer I term
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