Cosmetology Certificate

2020-2021

CIP 120401 (COS1)

This two-year program is designed to teach students theory, hair care techniques including cuts, color, perms, and styling; nail technology and skin care. Students will be prepared to earn certificates in Cosmetology, and will be prepared for entry-level positions in the cosmetology industry.

Admission Requirements

Program Requirements

Major Courses
COS 103 - Shampoo/Rinses/Conditioners I
1 Credits
COS 110 - Introduction to Hair Coloring
2 Credits
COS 111 - Intermediate: Hair Coloring
2 Credits
COS 120 - Introduction to Hair Cutting
2 Credits
COS 121 - Intermediate I: Haircutting
2 Credits
COS 130 - Introduction to Hair Styling
2 Credits
COS 131 - Intermediate I: Hair Styling
2 Credits
COS 140 - Introduction to Chemical Texture
1 Credits
COS 141 - Intermediate I: Chemical Texture
1 Credits
COS 150 - Laws, Rules and Regulations
1 Credits
COS 160 - Introduction to Disinfection, Sanitation & Safety
2 Credits
COS 161 - Intermediate I: Disinfection, Sanitation & Safety
1 Credits
COS 203 - Shampoo/Rinses/Conditioners II
1 Credits
COS 210 - Intermediate II: Hair Coloring
2 Credits
COS 211 - Advanced Hair Coloring
2 Credits
COS 220 - Intermediate II: Haircutting
2 Credits
COS 221 - Advanced Hair Cutting
2 Credits
COS 230 - Intermediate II: Hair Styling
2 Credits
COS 231 - Advanced Hair Styling
1 Credits
COS 240 - Intermediate II: Chemical Texture
1 Credits
COS 241 - Advanced Chemical Texture
1 Credits
COS 250 - Management, Ethics, Interpersonal Skills & Salesmanship
1 Credits
COS 260 - Intermediate II: Disinfection, Sanitation & Safety
1 Credits
COS 261 - Advanced Disinfection, Sanitation & Safety
1 Credits
NAT 110 - Introduction to Manicures and Pedicures
3 Credits
NAT 111 - Intermediate Manicures and Pedicures
2 Credits
NAT 210 - Advanced Manicures and Pedicures
2 Credits
NAT 211 - Application of Artificial Nails
5 Credits
EST 110 - Introduction to Facials and Skin Care
3 Credits
EST 111 - Intermediate Facials and Skin Care
2 Credits
EST 210 - Advanced Massage and Skin Care
2 Credits
EST 211 - Facial Make-up
1 Credits
EST 212 - Hair Removal
3 Credits
Total: 60 credit hours

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.