Cosmetology (A55140), Associate of Applied Science

AAS Degree Requirements (68 Credit Hours)

Fall Semester (13 Credit Hours)

ACA115	Success & Study Skills	1.00
COS111	Cosmetology Concepts I	4.00
COS112	Salon I	8.00

Spring Semester (15 Credit Hours)

COS113	Cosmetology Concepts II	4.00
COS114	Salon II	8.00
BUS137	Principles of Management	3.00

Summer Semester (6 Credit Hours)

CIS110	Introduction to Computers	3.00
PSY150	General Psychology	3.00

Fall Semester (14 Credit Hours)

BUS125	Personal Finance	3.00
COS115	Cosmetology Concepts III	4.00
COS116	Salon III	4.00
ENG111	Writing and Inquiry	3.00

Spring Semester (20 Credit Hours)

ART111	Art Appreciation	3.00
COM231	Public Speaking	3.00
COS117	Cosmetology Concepts IV	2.00
COS118	Salon IV	7.00
COS240	Contemporary Design	2.00
MAT110	Mathematical Measurement and Literacy	3.00

Developmental Requirements:

	ENG-111
	Take One Set
	Set 1 DRE-097
	Set 2 ENG-002
	State Corequisites Take ENG-011
	MAT 110
	Take One Set
	Set 1 DMA-010 DMA-020 DMA-030
	MAT-010 should be taken as a required corequisite

OTHER EXPENSES: Each Cosmetology student will be required to purchase a basic kit and textbooks for approximately $975.00, as well as black uniforms, shoes, and a nametag.

NOTES:
1. COSMETOLOGY HAS A STRICT ATTENDANCE POLICY, A MINIMUM AMOUNT OF HOURS MUST BE COMPLETED TO SIT FOR THE STATE BOARD OF COSMETIC ARTS EXAMINATION.
2. STUDENTS WHO EARN THE ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE AND/OR 1,500 HOURS ARE ELIGIBLE TO SIT FOR THE COSMETOLOGIST STATE BOARD EXAM.
3. STUDENTS WHO EARN THE CERTIFICATE or DIPLOMA AND/OR 1,200 HOURS ARE ELIGIBLE TO SIT FOR THE APPRENTICE STATE BOARD EXAM.

4. TO COMPLETE IN 5 SEMESTERS, STUDENT MAY NEED TO ENROLL IN ONLINE OR HYBRID COURSES.

*FOR MORE INFORMATION ON NORTH CAROLINA'S STATE BOARD OF COSMETIC ARTS LICENSING PROCESS REFER TO WWW.NCCOSMETICARTS.COM.