Cosmetology and Salon Management AAS
2022-2023
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 from Arapahoe Community College, or who have a Colorado State Cosmetology License, can complete an additional 31 credits and earn their Associates of Applied Science (AAS) degree.
Admission Requirements
- Admission to Arapahoe Community College
- Possession of a valid Colorado State Cosmetology License (or completion of the Cosmetology certificate at Arapahoe Community College)
Program Requirements
General Education Courses (16 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
Major Courses (45 Credit Hours)
3 Credits OR
4 Credits OR
3 Credits OR
3 Credits
3 Credits
3 Credits OR
3 Credits
Any credit-bearing COS, EST, or NAT course numbered 1000 or above that is offered by the College (30 Credits)
Total: 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.