Program Overview

Cosmetology, Associate of Science (AS)

Overview

Cosmetology offers a lucrative, exciting and growth-filled future for the alert and ambitious man or woman. If you appreciate personal fashion and grooming, the latest hair styles and skin care, are self-motivated, and enjoy being around people, cosmetology training could be your key to a rewarding career.

Requirements

• Complete all of the following:
  • All Department Requirements listed below with a “C” or better or “P” in each course (at least 20% of the department requirements must be completed through SBCC).
  • One of the following three General Education options:
    • OPTION 1: A minimum of 18 units of SBCC General Education Requirements (Areas A-D) and Institutional Requirements (Area E) and Information Competency Requirement (Area F) OR
    • OPTION 2: IGETC Pattern OR
    • OPTION 3: CSU GE Breadth Pattern
  • A total of 60 degree-applicable units (SBCC courses numbered 100 and higher).
  • Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better in all units attempted at SBCC.
  • Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better in all college units attempted.
  • A minimum of 12 units through SBCC.

Course List

Learning Outcomes

• Apply principles of shampooing, hair shaping and hair styling.
• Apply permanent waves, chemical relaxing and soft curls.
• Analyze scalp and hair with ability to identify scalp conditions, diseases, parasites and disorders.
• Apply all phases of hair coloring and lightening.
• Practice safety and sanitary practices and procedures at all times.
• Practice mock State Board practical and written examinations.
• Understand and execute all lengths and styles of haircuts.
• Apply gel nails and acrylic nails.
• Complete a basic facial.

Recommended Sequence

Make an appointment with your SBCC academic counselor through Starfish to create a Student Education Plan that reflects a recommended course sequence for this program that is tailored to your individual needs.