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Fifth Term Certificate AOT
COSMETOLOGY Social/Behavioral Science Elective 3
with Minor in Business Management and Supervision AND
BUS 100 Introduction to Business 3

The Cosmetology program is designed to prepare individuals to meet the rigorous standards BUS 215 Business Communication 3
outlined by the Alabama State Board of Cosmetology. Students completing the program BUS 263 Legal and Social Environment of Business or
will have been trained in a number of disciplines such as: shampooing, haircutting, hair BUS 285 Principles of Marketing 3

straightening, permanent waving, wig and hairpiece enhancement and hair coloring. Students BUS 279 Small Business Management 3
are also trained in the area of facials and facial make-up, specialized scalp treatments as
well as providing manicures and pedicures. These disciplines are taught and observed using Credit Hour Total 54 75

strict industry standards in hygiene and safety. This program helps prepare students to take
their cosmetologist exams with the Alabama State Board of Cosmetology.
Notes:

First Term Certificate AOT • A minimum grade of “C” in the Cosmetology courses is required for a student to
COS 111 Introduction to Cosmetology 3 3 enroll in Cosmetology courses for the next term and for graduation.
COS 112 Introduction to Cosmetology Lab 3 3 • Students may not switch between day and evening programs except at the beginning

COS 137 Hair Shaping and Design Theory 3 3 of a term and on a space available basis.
COS 145 Hair Shaping Lab 3 3 • TB Skin Test required for participation in Cosmetology program.
MTH 116 Mathematical Applications 3 3 • Students who withdraw from the Cosmetology program must re-enter within a

period of 12 months or start over with first term Cosmetology courses.
Second Term
COS 113 Theory of Chemical Services 3 3

COS 114 Chemical Services Lab 3 3
COS 115 Hair Coloring Theory 3 3
COS 116 Hair Coloring Lab 3 3 COSMETOLOGY INSTRUCTOR TRAINING

ENG 131 Applied Writing or
ENG 101 English Composition 3 3 Cosmetology instructor training is a teacher training program for licensed cosmetologists.
Humanities and Fine Arts Elective 3 Requirements for admission include an application to Southern Union State Community
College, a managing cosmetology license, a high school diploma, or GED certificate, and
Third Term an interview with a Cosmetology Instructor. This short term certificate is not eligible for
COS 117 Basic Spa Techniques 3 3 Title IV funding.
COS 118 Basic Spa Techniques Lab 3 3
COS 144 Hair Shaping and Design 3 3 Course CR
COS 162 Special Topics in Cosmetology 3 3 CIT 211 Teaching and Curriculum Development 3
CIS 146 Microcomputer Applications 3 3 CIT 212 Teacher Mentorship 3
CIT 214 Lesson Plan Methods and Development 3
Fourth Term CIT 221 Lesson Plan Implementation 3
COS 123 Cosmetology Salon Practices Lab 3 3 CIT 222 Audio Visual Materials and Methods 3
COS 167 State Board Review 3 3 CIT 223 Audio Visual Materials and Methods Applications 3
SPH 106 Fundamentals of Oral Communication or CIT 224 Special Topics in Cosmetology Instruction 3
SPH 107 Fundamentals of Public Speaking 3 3 CIT 225 Special Topics in Cosmetology Instruction 3
Natural Science and Mathematics Elective 3
CREDIT HOUR TOTAL 24 Division Technical