Cosmetology and Salon Management AAS
2025-2026
CIP 120401 (CSMA)
The Cosmetology and Salon Management AAS Degree offers a solid foundation for students to start a career in a salon or to prepare them for one day opening their own salon. Students with a completed certificate in cosmetology from Arapahoe Community College, or who have a Colorado State Cosmetology License, can complete an additional 31 credits and earn their Associates of Applied Science (AAS) degree.
Admission Requirements
- Admission to Arapahoe Community College
- Possession of a valid Colorado State Cosmetology License (or completion of the Cosmetology certificate at Arapahoe Community College)
Program Requirements
General Education Courses (16 credit hours)
3.0 Credits OR
3.0 Credits
3.0 Credits OR
3.0 Credits
3.0 Credits OR
3.0 Credits OR
3.0 Credits
3.0 Credits OR
3.0 Credits OR
3.0 Credits
4.0 Credits
Major Courses (45 Credit Hours)
3.0 Credits
3.0 Credits OR
4.0 Credits OR
3.0 Credits
3.0 Credits OR
3.0 Credits
3.0 Credits
3.0 Credits OR
3.0 Credits
Any credit-bearing COS, EST, or NAT course numbered 1000 or above that is offered by the College (30 Credits)
Total: 61 Credits
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.