Certificate and Degree Program
To receive the Certificate of Completion in any of the following options, students must complete the required core courses for that option. To receive the Associate of Science Degree in cosmetology, students must complete a minimum of 60 units that include the certificate program and general education requirements with an overall GPA of 2.0. A minimum of 12 units must be completed at Santiago Canyon College and at least 6 of those units must be in course required for the major. It is strongly recommended students consult with a counselor before beginning a degree.
Cosmetology
Certificate Program (11948)
Degree Program (11948)
The associate degree and certificate curriculum in cosmetology is designed to exceed minimum California State Board of Cosmetology standards. A combination of lecture ad laboratory instruction includes personal hygiene and grooming; salesmanship and skills in serving the public; antisepsis, bacteriology, sterilization, and principles of sanitation; use of electrical appliances and principles of electricity; safety requirements in operation of a beauty salon; fundamentals of physiology; principles of chemistry and composition of cosmetic materials; laws and administrative regulations. Proficiencies to be developed include hairdressing, chemical waving and straightening, haircutting and shaping, hair coloring, scalp and hair treatments, facials, manicuring, and operation of a beauty salon.
The student may enroll at any time. Students should be prepared to purchase a basic cosmetology kit. Courses are offered on an open enrollment basis.
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Core Courses
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Units |
| Cosmetology 040 |
Cosmetology |
38 |
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Total
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38
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Recommended electives: Business 170; Cosmetology 070, 080.
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Cosmetician (Esthetician)
Certificate Program
The certificate curriculum in Cosmetician is designed to exceed minimum California State Board of Cosmetology standards. A combination of lecture and laboratory instruction includes personal hygiene and grooming; salesmanship and skills in serving the public; bacteriology, sterilization and sanitation; use of electrical machines and appliances and principles of electricity; safety requirements in operation of a skin care salon; fundamentals of physiology; principles of chemistry and composition of cosmetic materials; fundamentals of nutrition; skin care techniques; make up.
The student may enroll at any time. Students should be prepared to purchase basic skin care tools. Courses are offered on an open enrollment basis.
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Core Courses
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Units
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| Cosmetology 060 |
Cosmetician |
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| or |
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13 |
| Cosmetology 080 |
Esthetician |
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Total
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13
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Recommended electives: Business 170; Cosmetology 040.
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Manicuring
Certificate Program
The certificate curriculum in manicuring is designed to exceed minimum California State Board of Cosmetology standards. A combination of lecture and laboratory instruction includes personal hygiene and grooming; salesmanship and skills in serving the public; antisepsis, bacteriology, sterilization, and principles of sanitation; use of electrical appliances and principles of electricity; safety requirements in operation of a nail salon; fundamentals of physiology; principles of chemistry and composition of cosmetic materials; laws and administrative regulations.
The student may enroll at any time. Students should be prepared to purchase a basic manicuring kit. Courses are offered on an open enrollment basis.
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Core Courses
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Units |
| Cosmetology 050 |
Manicuring
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8 |
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Total
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8
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Recommended electives: Cosmetology 040.
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