Cosmetology and Salon Management AAS
2018-2019
CIP 120401 (CSMA)
The Cosmetology and Salon Management AAS Degree offers a solid foundation for students to start a
career in a salon or to prepare them for one day opening their own salon. Students with a completed
certificate in cosmetology or esthetician, or who have a Colorado State Cosmetology License, can
complete an additional 30 credits and earn their Associates of Applied Science (AAS) degree.
Admission Requirements
- Admission to Arapahoe Community College
- Completion of Cosmetology certificate or state license
Program Requirements
General Education Courses (15 credit hours)
3 Credits OR
3 Credits
3 Credits OR
3 Credits
3 Credits OR
3 Credits OR
3 Credits
3 Credits OR
3 Credits OR
3 Credits
4 Credits
Core Cosmetology Courses (30 Credit Hours)
Current Colorado State Cosmetology License
Business and Management Courses (15-16 Credit Hours)
3 Credits OR
4 Credits OR
3 Credits OR
3 Credits
3 Credits
3 Credits OR
3 Credits
Total: 60-61 Credits
Graduation Requirements
- Apply for graduation online at www.arapahoe.edu/graduation.
- As a graduate of a Career and Technical Education program you will be contacted by an ACC employee in approximately six months to verify your employment information. This information gathering is a federal requirement to ensure that ACC receives certain federal funding.