Cosmetologist (32 Hours Per Week)
The Certificate of Competency (CCT) in Cosmetologist program will prepare students with the skills and knowledge necessary for establishing and maintaining a clientele, state laws pertaining to cosmetologists, as well as business management skills to start and manage a salon. As a cosmetologist, students will provide beauty services such as shampooing and conditioning, cutting, coloring, perming, and styling hair. Additionally, students will braid, press, curl and relax hair, design hairstyles, and provide nail and skin services. All work will be performed safely using proper disinfection and sanitation techniques. Upon completing the Cosmetologist program, students will be prepared to sit for the Arizona Barbering and Cosmetology Board (BCB) licensing exam.
This program is designed to meet education requirements for licensure or certification in the State of Arizona. Granting licensure and certification is the sole responsibility of the state board or approval agency. This program is only offered and available to students located in the State of Arizona. The Maricopa County Community College District and colleges define student location within Administrative Regulation 2.2.3(7).
Details
Field of Interest
Business, Entrepreneurialism and Management
Degree Type
Certificate of Competency (CCT)
Academic Plan
Cosmetologist (32 Hours Per Week) (CER)
Academic Plan Code
1193
Total Clock Hours Required
1500
Catalog Year
2024-2025
Effective Term
Fall 2024
Notes
Students must successfully pass each course with a minimum grade of 80% and complete 100% of the course hours required in order to continue on to the next course.
Students may apply for graduation from the Cosmetologist program upon successful completion of their program hours and a score of 80% or higher.
Completion of the program does not guarantee students a Cosmetology license (in any state).
The Arizona Barbering and Cosmetology Board (BCB) may deny a student's application if it is determined that the student does not meet citizenship and/or high school education requirements if under the age of 18. If students have concerns about their citizenship status and/or high school education requirements, they are strongly encouraged to immediately contact the BCB via its website: HTTPS://BCB.AZ.GOV, give full disclosure of their situation, and save any written response.
GateWay Community College will not give refunds or be held liable for graduates who do not receive an Arizona Cosmetology license.
What You'll Learn
- Apply proper safety and sanitation practices including infection control and first aid in compliance with the BCB.
- Communicate in a culturally responsive manner to build trust and rapport with clients, colleagues, work teams and various industry professionals.
- Employ personal wellness strategies.
- Identify the basic needs in human relations.
- Apply knowledge of fundamental science concepts, including anatomy, chemistry, microbiology, and physiology when performing services.
- Evaluate client needs through consultation, within the scope of practice, to educate clients, define design considerations and decisions, and determine appropriate tools and products needed to achieve the desired results.
- Accurately document services performed, including service releases, client treatment records, and service incidences in accordance with industry and BCB standards.
- Apply skills learned on live and mock models in a salon setting.
- Create basic hair services, including hair care, hair design, hair styling, hair cutting, hair coloring, chemical hair texturing, products, and tools on mock and live models.
| Course # | Course Title | Clock Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Clock Hours: | 1500 | |
| COS104 | Hair Essentials I | 200 |
| COS106 | Hair Essentials II | 200 |
| COS114 | Student Salon 1 | 200 |
| COS116 | Student Salon 2 | 200 |
| COS119 | Nail Essentials | 200 |
| COS212 | Skin Essentials | 200 |
| COS214 | Student Salon 3 | 200 |
| COS218 | Cosmetology State Licensure Focus | 100 |
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