Academic Programs

Overview

Program description: Students receive theory as well as practical experience in hair, skin, and nail care through classroom study, demonstrations and practical experience in the campus clinic. Areas of study include sanitation and sterilization techniques, hygiene, and grooming. Upon successful completion of hours and quota requirements mandated by the Board of Cosmetologists Examiners. Some of the opportunities include beauty salon owner, beauty salon manager, make-up artist, specialist in a particular branch of cosmetology, colorist, hair and scalp specialist, esthetician, stylist, manufacturer's representative and others.

Locations

Jackson, Pipestone

Course Number Course Title Credits
Fall - Year 1
Course Number
Course Title
Preclinic Introduction
Credits
 4
Course Number
Course Title
Preclinic Hair Care
Credits
 4
Course Number
Course Title
Preclinic Nail Care
Credits
4
Course Number
Course Title
Preclinic Color and Texture
Credits
3
Course Number
Course Title
Preclinic Skin Care
Credits
3
Course Number
Course Title
Preclinic Hair Color
Credits
3
 
Total Credits Fall - Year 1
Credits
21
Spring - Year 1
Course Number
Course Title
Salon Preparation
Credits
 4
Course Number
Course Title
Clinic II
Credits
 4
Course Number
Course Title
Clinic V
Credits
 4
Course Number
Course Title
Clinic VI
Credits
 4
Course Number
Course Title
Clinic VIII
Credits
 3
Course Number
Course Title
License Prep. for Cosmetology I
Credits
 2
 
Credits Spring - Year 1
Credits
21
Fall - Year 2
Course Number
Course Title
Advanced Hair Care
Credits
 4
Course Number
Course Title
Clinic I
Credits
 4
Course Number
Course Title
Clinic III
Credits
 4
Course Number
Course Title
Clinic IV
Credits
 3
Course Number
Course Title
Clinic VII
Credits
 4
Course Number
Course Title
License Prep. for Cosmetology II   
Credits
 2
 
Credits Fall - Year 2
Credits
21
Spring - Year 2
Course Number
Course Title
Licensure Seminar
Credits
 2
Course Number
Course Title
Salon Operations VIII
Credits
1-18
 
TOTAL CREDITS
Credits
66
Fall - Year 1
COSM 1100 Preclinic Introduction  4
COSM 1105 Preclinic Hair Care  4
COSM 1110 Preclinic Nail Care 4
COSM 1115 Preclinic Color and Texture 3
COSM 1120 Preclinic Skin Care 3
COSM 1125 Preclinic Hair Color 3
  Total Credits Fall - Year 1 21
Spring - Year 1
COSM 1135 Salon Preparation  4
COSM 1145 Clinic II  4
COSM 1160 Clinic V  4
COSM 1165 Clinic VI  4
COSM 1175 Clinic VIII  3
COSM 1181 License Prep. for Cosmetology I  2
  Credits Spring - Year 1 21
Fall - Year 2
COSM 1130 Advanced Hair Care  4
COSM 1140 Clinic I  4
COSM 1150 Clinic III  4
COSM 1155 Clinic IV  3
COSM 1170 Clinic VII  4
COSM 1182 License Prep. for Cosmetology II     2
  Credits Fall - Year 2 21
Spring - Year 2
COSM 1230 Licensure Seminar  2
COSM 1220 Salon Operations VIII 1-18
  TOTAL CREDITS 66