Cosmetology, AAS

Location(s): Walla Walla

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This technical degree prepares the student for employment in all areas of the cosmetology industry.

Degree Outcomes:

Apply cosmetology theory and technical skills at entry level standards in a professional manner.
Demonstrate trouble shooting and problem solving in various cosmetology work - related situations.
Apply effective listening and speaking skills to educate cosmetology clients on individual beauty requirements.
Show professionalism and sensitivity towards others.
Practice safe and sanitary procedures in compliance with state regulations.
Demonstrate efficient time management skills when working in cosmetology salons.
Demonstrate marketing strategies to cosmetology customers.

Transferability: The AAS Degree is designed for students planning to enter their chosen career upon graduation. Often only selected credits are considered transferable to public or private baccalaureate institutions.

Other Information: COSM 281 - Cadet Instructor Training is available quarterly. Contact the Cosmetology faculty for additional details.

Year One

Quarter One

COSM 111 - Principles and Procedures of Cosmetology I Credits: 1-11
COSM 112 - Practical Application I Credits: 1-7

Total Credits: 18

Quarter Two

AENG 100 - Writing In The Workplace Credits: 5
COSM 121 - Principles and Procedures of Cosmetology II Credits: 1-11
COSM 122 - Practical Application II Credits: 1-7

Total Credits: 23

Quarter Three

ACOM 102 - Communication In The Workplace Credits: 5
COSM 131 - Intermediate Principles and Procedures I Credits: 1-11
COSM 132 - Practical Application III Credits: 1-7

Total Credits: 23

Quarter Four

COSM 270 - Practical Application VI Credits: 1-9

Total Credits: 9

Year One Total: 73

Year Two

Quarter One

BUS 112 - Business Mathematics Credits: 5
COSM 241 - Intermediate Principles and Procedures II Credits: 1-11
COSM 242 - Practical Application IV Credits: 1-7

Total Credits: 23

Quarter Two

COSM 251 - Advanced Principles and Procedures I Credits: 1-11
COSM 252 - Practical Application V Credits: 1-7

Total Credits: 18

Year Two Total: 41

Grand Total: 114

EPC: CSMCOAPT (previously EPC 823)
REQUIRED: FYE (3 credits) required to be taken as well. Any BARB course designator may be substituted for corresponding COSM course, i.e. BARB 111 substituted for COSM 111 .
The following courses meet the related instruction requirements of this certificate/degree (one course per category required):
(W) - AENG 100 , ENGL& 101
(M) - AMATH 105 , BUS 112 , MATH& 146
(O) - ACOM 102 , CMST& 210 , CMST& 240