Cosmetology Certificate

2025-2026

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
1.0 Credits
COS 1010 - Introduction to Hair Coloring
2.0 Credits
COS 1011 - Intermediate: Hair Coloring
2.0 Credits
COS 1020 - Introduction to Haircutting
2.0 Credits
COS 1021 - Intermediate I: Haircutting
2.0 Credits
COS 1030 - Introduction to Hairstyling
2.0 Credits
COS 1031 - Intermediate I: Hairstyling
2.0 Credits
COS 1040 - Introduction to Chemical Texture
1.0 Credits
COS 1041 - Intermediate I: Chemical Texture
1.0 Credits
COS 1050 - Laws, Rules and Regulations
1.0 Credits
COS 2003 - Intermediate I: Hair and Scalp
1.0 Credits
COS 2010 - Intermediate II: Haircoloring
2.0 Credits
COS 2011 - Advanced Haircoloring
2.0 Credits
COS 2020 - Intermediate II: Haircutting
2.0 Credits
COS 2021 - Advanced Haircutting
2.0 Credits
COS 2030 - Intermediate II: Hairstyling
2.0 Credits
COS 2031 - Advanced Hairstyling
1.0 Credits
COS 2040 - Intermediate II: Chemical Texture
1.0 Credits
COS 2041 - Advanced Chemical Texture
1.0 Credits
COS 2050 - Management, Ethics, Interpersonal Skills & Salesmanship
1.0 Credits
COS 2061 - Advanced Infection Control and Prevention
1.0 Credits
EST 1010 - Introduction to Skin Care
3.0 Credits
EST 1011 - Intermediate Skin Care
2.0 Credits
EST 2010 - Advanced Skin Care
2.0 Credits
EST 2011 - Make-up for Skin Care Professionals
1.0 Credits
EST 2012 - Hair Removal
3.0 Credits
NAT 1008 - Introduction to Manicures, Pedicures, and Artificial Nails
3.0 Credits
NAT 1058 - Intermediate Manicuring, Pedicures, and Artificial Nails
2.0 Credits
NAT 1059 - Intermediate Manicuring, Pedicures, and Artificial Nails II
2.0 Credits
NAT 2008 - Advanced Manicuring, Pedicures, and Artificial Nails
4.0 Credits
Total: 54 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.