ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE
DEGREES AND CERTIFICATES
COSMETOLOGY
CERTIFICATE
AAS DEGREE
Students will learn professional-level techniques in hair
design, chemical processes, aesthetics and nail technology.
The degree program prepares students for state certification
for the Illinois Cosmetology License from the Department of
Professional and Financial Regulations. The Cosmetology
degree requires a minimum of 69 credits in program
requirements and general education courses as listed below
Field of Study Code: COSME.AAS
Program Requirements ....................................................... 60
Cosme 1101
Introduction to Cosmetology ......................... 3
Cosme 1103
Chemical Services I ......................................... 3
Cosme 1105
Hairstyling I..................................................... 3
Cosme 1107
Thermal Styling I ............................................. 3
Cosme 1111
Hair Styling II .................................................. 3
Cosme 1113
Chemical Services II ........................................ 3
Cosme 1115
Salon Operations I .......................................... 2
Cosme 1117
Esthetics and Nail Technology I ...................... 3
Cosme 2201
Hairstyling III................................................... 3
Cosme 2203
Chemical Services III ....................................... 3
Cosme 2205
Esthetics and Nail Technology II ..................... 3
Cosme 2207
Salon Safety and Sanitation............................ 2
Cosme 2221
Hair Styling IV ................................................. 3
Cosme 2223
Chemical Services IV ....................................... 3
Cosme 2225
Salon Operations II ......................................... 3
Cosme 2227
Thermal Styling II ............................................ 2
Cosme 2250
License Review ............................................... 3
Cosme 2862
Internship (Career and Technical Education) . 2
Chemi 1105
Contemporary Chemistry ............................... 4
Engli 1101
English Composition I ..................................... 3
Speec 1120
Small-Group Communication ......................... 3
General Education ....................................................... 9 to 11
(In addition to the courses listed above.)
Total Credits Required ............................................... 69 to 71
08/22/16
Students will learn professional level techniques in hair
design, chemical processes, esthetics, and nail technology.
This certificate prepares student for state certification for the
Illinois Cosmetology License from the Department of
Professional and Financial Regulations. The Cosmetology
certificate requires 50 credits in the courses listed below.
Field of Study Code: COSME.CER
Total Credits Required ........................................................ 50
Cosme 1101
Introduction to Cosmetology ......................... 3
Cosme 1103
Chemical Services I ......................................... 3
Cosme 1105
Hairstyling I .................................................... 3
Cosme 1107
Thermal Styling I ............................................ 3
Cosme 1111
Hair Styling II .................................................. 3
Cosme 1113
Chemical Services II ........................................ 3
Cosme 1115
Salon Operations I .......................................... 2
Cosme 1117
Esthetics and Nail Technology I ..................... 3
Cosme 2201
Hairstyling III .................................................. 3
Cosme 2203
Chemical Services III ....................................... 3
Cosme 2205
Esthetics and Nail Technology II .................... 3
Cosme 2207
Salon Safety and Sanitation ........................... 2
Cosme 2221
Hair Styling IV ................................................. 3
Cosme 2223
Chemical Services IV ...................................... 3
Cosme 2225
Salon Operations II ......................................... 3
Cosme 2227
Thermal Styling II ........................................... 2
Cosme 2250
License Review ............................................... 3
Cosme 2862
Internship (Career and Technical
Education) .................................................... 2
CERTIFICATE
The art and science of beautifying and improving nails and
skin of hands and feet. Includes the management of salon
operations and licensure requirements. The Nail Technology
certificate requires 16 credits in the courses listed below.
Field of Study Code: COSME.CER.NAIL
Total Credits Required ........................................................ 16
Cosme 1160
Nail Technology Theory I ............................... 3
Cosme 1162
Nail Technology Lab I ..................................... 3
Cosme 1164
Nail Technology Professional Practice ........... 2
Cosme 1166
Nail Salon Industry and Operations ............... 2
Cosme 1168
Nail Technology Theory II .............................. 3
Cosme 1170
Nail Technology Lab II .................................... 3
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2015-2017 CATALOG
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