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Cosmetology

Technical Diploma 31-502-1

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Start Dates: August, January

Effective: August 2026

First Semester
Course # Course Title Credits Prerequisites/Comments
502-301 Haircutting 1 3 Program student; Corequisite: 502-310, 806-323 Topics of this course include: the history of cosmetology, exploring career pathways, basic techniques and principles used in short, long, and textured haircutting, basic blow-dry and textured hairstyling, client consultation procedures, safety and decontamination procedures, and professionalism.
Course #: 502-301
Title: Haircutting 1
Credits: 3
Prerequisites/Comments: Program student; Corequisite: 502-310, 806-323 Topics of this course include: the history of cosmetology, exploring career pathways, basic techniques and principles used in short, long, and textured haircutting, basic blow-dry and textured hairstyling, client consultation procedures, safety and decontamination procedures, and professionalism.
502-304 Haircutting 2 3 Program student; 502-310 and 502-301 and 502-320 and 806-323 or concurrent; Corequisite: 502-301, 502-321, 806-324 Topics of this course include intermediate techniques and principles used in hair cutting, ethnic hair cutting techniques, client consultation procedures, safety and sanitation procedures, mustache and beard trimming, outline and face shaving, and identifying face shapes to create appropriate style.
Course #: 502-304
Title: Haircutting 2
Credits: 3
Prerequisites/Comments: Program student; 502-310 and 502-301 and 502-320 and 806-323 or concurrent; Corequisite: 502-301, 502-321, 806-324 Topics of this course include intermediate techniques and principles used in hair cutting, ethnic hair cutting techniques, client consultation procedures, safety and sanitation procedures, mustache and beard trimming, outline and face shaving, and identifying face shapes to create appropriate style.
502-310 Chemical Services 1 3 Program student; Corequisite: 502-301, 806-323 Topics of this course include: Hair Service Preparation, Haircoloring, and Texture Services. Students will gain an understanding of each topic as well as an understanding of the products being used. Communication and marketing skills will be practiced throughout the course.
Course #: 502-310
Title: Chemical Services 1
Credits: 3
Prerequisites/Comments: Program student; Corequisite: 502-301, 806-323 Topics of this course include: Hair Service Preparation, Haircoloring, and Texture Services. Students will gain an understanding of each topic as well as an understanding of the products being used. Communication and marketing skills will be practiced throughout the course.
502-311 Hair Styling 2 Program student; 502-301 and 502-310 and 502-320 and 806-323 or concurrent; Corequisite: 502-304, 502-321, 806-324 This course provides a general knowledge of hairstyling and finishing techniques. Fundamentals will include: product knowledge, wet styling, thermal styling, basic braiding, wig styling, extensions, updo techniques, and blow dry styling.
Course #: 502-311
Title: Hair Styling
Credits: 2
Prerequisites/Comments: Program student; 502-301 and 502-310 and 502-320 and 806-323 or concurrent; Corequisite: 502-304, 502-321, 806-324 This course provides a general knowledge of hairstyling and finishing techniques. Fundamentals will include: product knowledge, wet styling, thermal styling, basic braiding, wig styling, extensions, updo techniques, and blow dry styling.
502-320 Nail Technology 2 Program student; Corequisite: 806-323 Hand and nail care, including nail enhancements, nail care, pedicures, and manicures. Fundamentals will include basic nail terminology, basic acrylics, basic nail design, product knowledge, and safety and sanitation practices.
Course #: 502-320
Title: Nail Technology
Credits: 2
Prerequisites/Comments: Program student; Corequisite: 806-323 Hand and nail care, including nail enhancements, nail care, pedicures, and manicures. Fundamentals will include basic nail terminology, basic acrylics, basic nail design, product knowledge, and safety and sanitation practices.
502-321 Foundations of Salon Success 4 Program student; 502-301 and 502-310 and 502-320 and 806-323 or concurrent; Corequisite: 502-304, 502-311, 806-324 This course will provide students with hands-on training using fundamentals of hair cutting, perm waving, color, and nail techniques, while practicing safety and sanitation procedures and professionalism. This course will be taught in a lab setting providing barber/cosmetology services to the public. Product knowledge and retail skills will also be practiced.
Course #: 502-321
Title: Foundations of Salon Success
Credits: 4
Prerequisites/Comments: Program student; 502-301 and 502-310 and 502-320 and 806-323 or concurrent; Corequisite: 502-304, 502-311, 806-324 This course will provide students with hands-on training using fundamentals of hair cutting, perm waving, color, and nail techniques, while practicing safety and sanitation procedures and professionalism. This course will be taught in a lab setting providing barber/cosmetology services to the public. Product knowledge and retail skills will also be practiced.
806-323 Salon Science 1 1 Program student; Corequisite: 502-320 This is a one credit course covering the basic science concepts essential in the beauty industry such as: regulations for health and safety, principles of infection, preventing the spread of disease, basic anatomy and physiology of cells, tissues, and systems, nail structures, growth, diseases and disorders, plus properties of light and electromagnetic waves.
Course #: 806-323
Title: Salon Science 1
Credits: 1
Prerequisites/Comments: Program student; Corequisite: 502-320 This is a one credit course covering the basic science concepts essential in the beauty industry such as: regulations for health and safety, principles of infection, preventing the spread of disease, basic anatomy and physiology of cells, tissues, and systems, nail structures, growth, diseases and disorders, plus properties of light and electromagnetic waves.
806-324 Salon Science 2 1 Program student; 806-323 and 502-301 and 502-310 and 502-320 or concurrent; Corequisite: 502-304, 502-311, 502-321 This is a one credit course designed to be a continuation of Salon Science 1 (806-323) for those students pursuing a career in cosmetology. Subjects covered include: Skin structure, growth and nutrition, skin disorders and diseases, hair structure, chemical composition, hair disorders, hair diseases, basics of chemistry, matter, properties, pH, solutions, understanding basic electricity and electric safety.
Course #: 806-324
Title: Salon Science 2
Credits: 1
Prerequisites/Comments: Program student; 806-323 and 502-301 and 502-310 and 502-320 or concurrent; Corequisite: 502-304, 502-311, 502-321 This is a one credit course designed to be a continuation of Salon Science 1 (806-323) for those students pursuing a career in cosmetology. Subjects covered include: Skin structure, growth and nutrition, skin disorders and diseases, hair structure, chemical composition, hair disorders, hair diseases, basics of chemistry, matter, properties, pH, solutions, understanding basic electricity and electric safety.
  Total Credits: 19  
Total Credits: 19

Second Semester
Course # Course Title Credits Prerequisites/Comments
502-314 Chemical Services 2 3 Program student; 502-326 and 502-322 and 502-330 or concurrent; Corequisite: 502-323 This course covers a range of advanced topics including: chemical texture services with a focus on permanent waving techniques, chemical relaxing techniques, specialized processes, and the chemicals involved. Students will also explore advanced hair color techniques for achieving diverse results, hair color formulation, and strategies for effectively marketing both services and stylists within a salon setting.
Course #: 502-314
Title: Chemical Services 2
Credits: 3
Prerequisites/Comments: Program student; 502-326 and 502-322 and 502-330 or concurrent; Corequisite: 502-323 This course covers a range of advanced topics including: chemical texture services with a focus on permanent waving techniques, chemical relaxing techniques, specialized processes, and the chemicals involved. Students will also explore advanced hair color techniques for achieving diverse results, hair color formulation, and strategies for effectively marketing both services and stylists within a salon setting.
502-322 Intro to Salon & Spa Services 4 Program student; 502-304 and 502-311 and 502-321 and 806-324; Corequisite: 502-330 This course will provide students with hands-on training using the fundamentals of Salon Services 1 and using intermediate haircutting techniques, advanced coloring techniques, and chemical service procedures, while practicing safety and sanitation procedures and professionalism. This course will be taught in a lab setting providing cosmetology services to the public. Product knowledge and retail skills will also be practiced.
Course #: 502-322
Title: Intro to Salon & Spa Services
Credits: 4
Prerequisites/Comments: Program student; 502-304 and 502-311 and 502-321 and 806-324; Corequisite: 502-330 This course will provide students with hands-on training using the fundamentals of Salon Services 1 and using intermediate haircutting techniques, advanced coloring techniques, and chemical service procedures, while practicing safety and sanitation procedures and professionalism. This course will be taught in a lab setting providing cosmetology services to the public. Product knowledge and retail skills will also be practiced.
502-323 Interm Salon & Spa Services 4 Program student; 502-326 and 502-322 and 502-330 or concurrent; Corequisite: 502-314 This course will provide students with hands-on training using the fundamentals of Salon Services 1 and 2, as well as, conditioning and styling techniques. These techniques will also practice safety and sanitation techniques and professionalism. Product knowledge and retail skills will also be practiced.
Course #: 502-323
Title: Interm Salon & Spa Services
Credits: 4
Prerequisites/Comments: Program student; 502-326 and 502-322 and 502-330 or concurrent; Corequisite: 502-314 This course will provide students with hands-on training using the fundamentals of Salon Services 1 and 2, as well as, conditioning and styling techniques. These techniques will also practice safety and sanitation techniques and professionalism. Product knowledge and retail skills will also be practiced.
502-326 Professional Practice 2 Program student; 502-304 and 502-311 and 502-321 and 806-324 This course will provide students with hands-on training using the fundamentals of Salon Services 1, using haircutting techniques, coloring techniques, beginning facial/make-up applications, and chemical service procedures, while practicing safety and sanitation procedures and professionalism. This course will be taught in a lab setting providing cosmetology services to the public. The students will build on product knowledge, retail skills, and interpersonal skills.
Course #: 502-326
Title: Professional Practice
Credits: 2
Prerequisites/Comments: Program student; 502-304 and 502-311 and 502-321 and 806-324 This course will provide students with hands-on training using the fundamentals of Salon Services 1, using haircutting techniques, coloring techniques, beginning facial/make-up applications, and chemical service procedures, while practicing safety and sanitation procedures and professionalism. This course will be taught in a lab setting providing cosmetology services to the public. The students will build on product knowledge, retail skills, and interpersonal skills.
502-330 Facial Services 2 Program student; 502-304 and 502-311 and 502-321 and 806-324; Corequisite: 502-322 Topics covered in this course include: facial treatment techniques for facial treatments, packs and/or masks, facial massage movements, basic makeup application and removal, safety and sanitation procedures, and professionalism.
Course #: 502-330
Title: Facial Services
Credits: 2
Prerequisites/Comments: Program student; 502-304 and 502-311 and 502-321 and 806-324; Corequisite: 502-322 Topics covered in this course include: facial treatment techniques for facial treatments, packs and/or masks, facial massage movements, basic makeup application and removal, safety and sanitation procedures, and professionalism.
801-196 Oral/Interpersonal Comm 3   Focuses on developing effective listening techniques and verbal and nonverbal communication skills through oral presentation, group activity, and other projects. The study of self, conflict, and cultural contexts will be explored, as well as their impact on communication.
Course #: 801-196
Title: Oral/Interpersonal Comm
Credits: 3
Prerequisites/Comments:   Focuses on developing effective listening techniques and verbal and nonverbal communication skills through oral presentation, group activity, and other projects. The study of self, conflict, and cultural contexts will be explored, as well as their impact on communication.
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801-357 Applied Written/Job Seek Comm 1   This course emphasizes the importance of effective workplace writing and the practical components of job-seeking skills. Students will acquire practical, business-related skills through reading, writing, revising, and grammar exercises. Additionally, they will polish a resume, practice their interview skills, explore a company's background, assess and refine their personal career goals, and establish a purpose for writing in their career field.
Course #: 801-357
Title: Applied Written/Job Seek Comm
Credits: 1
Prerequisites/Comments:   This course emphasizes the importance of effective workplace writing and the practical components of job-seeking skills. Students will acquire practical, business-related skills through reading, writing, revising, and grammar exercises. Additionally, they will polish a resume, practice their interview skills, explore a company's background, assess and refine their personal career goals, and establish a purpose for writing in their career field.
  Total Credits: 16 - 18  
Total Credits: 16 - 18

Third Semester
Course # Course Title Credits Prerequisites/Comments
102-306 Salon Business & Mktg 1 Program or pre-program student This course provides marketing skills, salon management, and the operation of a salon/spa business. Students evaluate merchandising displays, improve retail profits, and investigate various advertising and marketing media. Students learn an overview of salon management/ownership responsibilities, decision making in business, promotion, and positive customer relationships.
Course #: 102-306
Title: Salon Business & Mktg
Credits: 1
Prerequisites/Comments: Program or pre-program student This course provides marketing skills, salon management, and the operation of a salon/spa business. Students evaluate merchandising displays, improve retail profits, and investigate various advertising and marketing media. Students learn an overview of salon management/ownership responsibilities, decision making in business, promotion, and positive customer relationships.
502-305 Haircutting 3 2 Program student; 502-323 and 502-314; Corequisite: 502-324, 502-371 This course will provide students with advanced female and male haircutting techniques, trend cutting techniques, client make-over techniques, safety and sanitation procedures and professionalism.
Course #: 502-305
Title: Haircutting 3
Credits: 2
Prerequisites/Comments: Program student; 502-323 and 502-314; Corequisite: 502-324, 502-371 This course will provide students with advanced female and male haircutting techniques, trend cutting techniques, client make-over techniques, safety and sanitation procedures and professionalism.
502-324 Adv Salon & Spa Services 4 Program student; 502-323 and 502-314; Corequisite: 502-305, 502-371 This course will provide students with hands-on training using the fundamentals of Salon Services 1, 2, and 3, as well as facial techniques, basic makeup application, and advanced female and male hair cutting techniques.
Course #: 502-324
Title: Adv Salon & Spa Services
Credits: 4
Prerequisites/Comments: Program student; 502-323 and 502-314; Corequisite: 502-305, 502-371 This course will provide students with hands-on training using the fundamentals of Salon Services 1, 2, and 3, as well as facial techniques, basic makeup application, and advanced female and male hair cutting techniques.
502-371 Advanced Salon Operations 2 Program student; 502-323 and 502-324; Corequisite: 502-305, 502-324 Topics covered in this course will include: pre-training review, State laws and codes, State Board preparation, salon observations, advanced sales and marketing techniques, safety and sanitation techniques and professionalism.
Course #: 502-371
Title: Advanced Salon Operations
Credits: 2
Prerequisites/Comments: Program student; 502-323 and 502-324; Corequisite: 502-305, 502-324 Topics covered in this course will include: pre-training review, State laws and codes, State Board preparation, salon observations, advanced sales and marketing techniques, safety and sanitation techniques and professionalism.
  Total Credits: 9  
Total Credits: 9

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Minimum Program Credits Required: 44

A Grade of "C" or Higher is Required in All Courses.

2.0 Minimum Program Cumulative GPA Required for Graduation
If a student does not enroll in any courses at CVTC for two or more consecutive semesters, the student will be required to reapply with Admissions. Students must abide by any changes in admission requirements and degree requirements.

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