Cosmetology

Associate of Applied Science Degree

20111

The Cosmetology program trains persons to be beauty operators, hairstylists, beauticians and cosmetologists. The Cosmetology curricula requirements, an intensive program designed to meet cosmetologist-licensing requirements for the Arizona State Board of Cosmetology, can be completed in one academic year. The program normally begins on approximately August 1 and ends in mid-June the following year. Classes meet approximately 8 hours a day, five days a week for 10½ months so that the 1600 hours training necessary to qualify for the state exam can be obtained in one year. With the completion of 18 General Education credits and 2 Elective credits, students can also earn an Associate of Applied Science Degree.

Curriculum Requirements

COS 101	Theory of Cosmetology I	2 credits
COS 103	Theory of Cosmetology II	2 credits
COS 105	Theory of Cosmetology III	2 credits
COS 111	Permanent Waving, Shampooing and Hairstyling I	4 credits
COS 113	Permanent Waving, Shampooing and Hairstyling II	4 credits
COS 115	Permanent Waving, Shampooing and Hairstyling III	3 credits
COS 117	Permanent Waving, Shampooing and Hairstyling IV	2 credits
COS 121	Manicuring, Hand and Arm Massage I	1 credit
COS 123	Manicuring, Hand and Arm Massage II	1 credit
COS 125	Manicuring I	4 credits
COS 127	Manicuring II	4 credits
COS 131	Haircutting, Scalp Treatment, Tinting and Facial I	5 credits
COS 133	Haircutting, Scalp Treatment, Tinting and Facial II	4 credits
COS 135	Haircutting, Scalp Treatment, Tinting and Facial III	4 credits
COS 137	Haircutting, Scalp Treatment, Tinting and Facial IV	2 credits

Total Curriculum Requirements

44 credits

General Education Requirements

Computers	CMP 101 Introduction to Computers or CMP 103 Introduction to Computer Based Systems	3 credits
English	ENG 100 Writing Fundamentals or ENG 101 Written Communications I	3 credits
Mathematics	BUS 111 Business Mathematical Calculations or MAT 120 Intermediate Algebra	3 credits or 4 credits
Lab Science	CHM 138 An Introduction to General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry	4 credits

An additional 4-5 credits are to be selected from the list of General Education courses. You may not exceed 9 credits in any GE category, with the exception of Health and Physical Education, where the maximum is two credits.

Total General Education Requirements

18 credits

Courses listed in Curriculum Requirements that qualify for General Education credit (see the General Education section of the catalog) may fulfill both General Education and Curriculum Requirements unless General Education Requirements are specified in the major. Each course taken to satisfy the General Education Requirements of this degree must be completed with a grade of "C" or better.

Elective Requirements

To obtain this degree you must complete a minimum of 64 credits. You will need 2 credits of elective courses numbered 100 or higher.

Total Elective Requirements

2 credits

Total Minimum Degree Requirements

64 credits

In addition to completing each of the courses listed above with a grade of "C" or better, you must meet the following general graduation requirements to obtain this degree:

Complete at least 16 degree credits at Eastern Arizona College.
Attain a cumulative grade point average of 2.00 or higher.
Demonstrate a reading competency at the tenth grade level or above by one of the following methods:
1. EAC COMPASS reading assessment test score of 60 or higher*
2. EAC ASSET reading assessment test score of 35 or higher*
3. ACT Assessment Reading score of 14 or higher*
4. SAT verbal score of 530 or higher*
5. Completion of ENG 091, Reading Improvement II, with a grade of "C" or better
6. Grade equivalency score of 10 or higher as demonstrated by the Nelson Denny, TABE, or ABLE tests*

*Your EAC COMPASS reading assessment test score is available on Gila Hank Online or from your advisor. If you took the ASSET test or submitted an ACT, SAT, Nelson Denny, TABE, or ABLE score, a derived EAC Compass score has been placed in your record and is available on Gila Hank Online or from your advisor.

File a Graduation Petition at least 60 calendar days prior to the end of the semester in which graduation is anticipated and pay the Graduation Fee of $25.
Remove any indebtedness to the College.