Oct 03, 2024  
2024-2025 WWCC College Catalog 
    
2024-2025 WWCC College Catalog

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


Year Two


Total Credits: 23


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  

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