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Cosmetology, AS

Cosmetology, AS

The Associate of Science degree in Cosmetology is designed to exceed minimum California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology standards. Students will experience a combination of lecture and laboratory instruction covering various topics such as hairdressing, chemical waving and straightening, haircutting and shaping, hair coloring, scalp and hair treatments, facials, manicuring, and operation of a beauty salon. Proficiencies to be developed include principles of sanitation in compliance with laws and administrative regulations. Courses are offered on an open enrollment basis and students may enroll at any time. Students are required to purchase a basic cosmetology kit.

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*This course meets both a general education and a major requirement.

This program map only contains general education and major requirements for the AA/AS/AA-T/AS-T degree. It does not include prerequisites/corequisites, or additional major preparation that may be required for transfer to specific universities.

This map does not replace an individualized comprehensive student education plan (CSEP). Please see a counselor for accurate planning.

Intersession and summer are additional optional terms.

If you are applying to a University of California (UC) campus, area 6: Language other than English is required and may need to be added to your education plan. Area 6 may be met by 2+ years of the same language taken in High School with grades of C- or higher.

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