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2025-2026 WWCC College Catalog 
    
2025-2026 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:

  1. Apply cosmetology theory and technical skills at entry level standards in a professional manner.
  2. Demonstrate trouble shooting and problem solving in various cosmetology work - related situations.
  3. Apply effective listening and speaking skills to educate cosmetology clients on individual beauty requirements.
  4. Show professionalism and sensitivity towards others.
  5. Practice safe and sanitary procedures in compliance with state regulations.
  6. Demonstrate efficient time management skills when working in cosmetology salons.
  7. 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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