2024-2025 Academic Catalog 
    
    Nov 22, 2024  
2024-2025 Academic Catalog

Graduation Map: Cosmetology, TC


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Program Overview

The Technical Certificate in Cosmetology is designed to provide cosmetology education to meet the requirements of government agencies and the skills standards set for entry-level cosmetologists. This course of study instructs students in basic theory and lab services and in the theories and principles of Cosmetology arts and sciences.

The Cosmetology program is licensed and approved by the Cosmetology Section of the Arkansas Department of Health and teaches students all that is required to successfully pass the National Cosmetology licensure exam, opening the door to a rewarding and dynamic career in the beauty industry. 

Cosmetologists provide beauty services that include caring for the condition of hair, skin, and nails. The cosmetology industry employs personal appearance workers including hair stylist assistants, cosmetologists, estheticians, makeup artists, manicurists, and pedicurists.

ACTS Course Numbers

The Arkansas Course Transfer System (ACTS) contains information about the transferability of courses within Arkansas public colleges and universities. Students are guaranteed the transfer of applicable credits and equitable treatment in the application of credits for admissions and degree requirements. Go to https://adhe.edu/students-parents/transfer-info-for-students for more information.

Degree Requirements

-  This degree requires successful completion of 38 credit hours.

-  A minimum 2.00 cumulative grade-point average required for graduation.

-  Satisfaction of all financial obligations due to the college is required for graduation.

Semester One


Recommended Sequence

Complete all 13 Hours

Course/Requirement Credits Semester Taken Grade
  COSM 12813  Art and Science of Nails and Skin 13    

PROGRESS CHECK WITH ADVISOR

Semester Two


Complete all 13 Hours

Course/Requirement Credits Semester Taken Grade
  COSM 11713  Principles of Hair Care 13    

PROGRESS CHECK WITH ADVISOR

Semester Three


Complete all 12 Hours

Course/Requirement Credits Semester Taken Grade
  COSM 21712  Final Phase Practicum 12    

PROGRESS CHECK - APPLY FOR GRADUATION

Total 38 Credit Hours


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