Cosmetology Certificate

2024-2025

CIP 120401 (COS1)

This two-year program is designed to teach students theory, hair care techniques including cuts, color, perms, and styling; nail technology and skin care. Students will be prepared to earn certificates in Cosmetology, and will be prepared for entry-level positions in the cosmetology industry.

Admission Requirements

Program Requirements

Major Courses
COS 1003 - Introduction to Hair and Scalp
1 Credits
COS 1010 - Introduction to Hair Coloring
2 Credits
COS 1011 - Intermediate: Hair Coloring
2 Credits
COS 1020 - Introduction to Hair Cutting
2 Credits
COS 1021 - Intermediate I: Haircutting
2 Credits
COS 1030 - Introduction to Hair Styling
2 Credits
COS 1031 - Intermediate I: Hair Styling
2 Credits
COS 1040 - Introduction to Chemical Texture
1 Credits
COS 1041 - Intermediate I: Chemical Texture
1 Credits
COS 1050 - Laws, Rules and Regulations
1 Credits
COS 1060 - Introduction to Disinfection, Sanitation & Safety
2 Credits
COS 1061 - Intermediate I: Disinfection, Sanitation & Safety
1 Credits
COS 2003 - Intermediate I: Hair and Scalp
1 Credits
COS 2010 - Intermediate II: Hair Coloring
2 Credits
COS 2011 - Advanced Hair Coloring
2 Credits
COS 2020 - Intermediate II: Haircutting
2 Credits
COS 2021 - Advanced Hair Cutting
2 Credits
COS 2030 - Intermediate II: Hair Styling
2 Credits
COS 2031 - Advanced Hair Styling
1 Credits
COS 2040 - Intermediate II: Chemical Texture
1 Credits
COS 2041 - Advanced Chemical Texture
1 Credits
COS 2050 - Management, Ethics, Interpersonal Skills & Salesmanship
1 Credits
COS 2060 - Intermediate II: Disinfection, Sanitation & Safety
2 Credits
COS 2061 - Advanced Disinfection, Sanitation & Safety
1 Credits
NAT 1010 - Introduction to Manicures and Pedicures
3 Credits
NAT 1011 - Intermediate Manicures and Pedicures
2 Credits
NAT 2010 - Advanced Manicures and Pedicures
2 Credits
NAT 2011 - Nail Enhancements
5 Credits
EST 1010 - Introduction to Facials and Skin Care
3 Credits
EST 1011 - Intermediate Facials and Skin Care
2 Credits
EST 2010 - Advanced Massage and Skin Care
2 Credits
EST 2011 - Facial Make-up
1 Credits
EST 2012 - Hair Removal
3 Credits
Total: 60 credit hours

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.