Program Overview

Braiding and Hair Design Certificate of Specialization

Related Degrees & Certificates

• AA Associate in Arts Degree Program
  • Cosmetology | 60 units
• CA Certificate of Achievement
  • Cosmetology | 38 units

Career Opportunities

Career opportunities include independent salon stylists, salons and spa owners/managers, products, inventors/educators, movies/television/runway/platform and print work artist, beauty bloggers, writers, and school educators. Emerging and experienced cosmetologist enjoy worldwide opportunities with licensing reciprocity and equivalency accepted in most states and countries. Work opportunities are not limited by demographic indicators such as age, gender, or education level.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students completing this program will be able to:

• articulate and demonstrate theoretical and practical (hands-on) discipline competency that will support initial licensing and/or entry-level job placement.
• pass program benchmarks and earn the credentials required for certificate specialization.
• pass the program with a holistic understanding with specific skills reflected in the beauty industry.

About the Program

The Cosmetology program at CSM is designed to give students the finest training and experience available, and to prepare them for qualification to take the California State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology examination for licensure as a cosmetologist. Through the expertise of a talented faculty and exposure to professional cosmetologists and salon owners, students can learn hair design, hair coloring, hair analysis, skin care, nail care, and aesthetic enhancement of the body.

Skilled cosmetologists find employment with full-service and specialty salons. Licensed cosmetologists also have the freedom to work either full or part-time, and employment opportunities are available without regard to gender or age. The employment outlook for cosmetologists is good, with positions presently outnumbering applicants.

Recommended High School Preparation

• Coursework in Art, Business Mathematics, Accounting, Psychology, and Interpersonal Communication.

Program Overview

The Braiding and Hair Design Certificate of Specialization embraces a student-centered approach to collaborative team teaching and delivers current and comprehensive curricula via modern technologies, individual training, group projects, and supervised practice on the public, linking theoretical knowledge to hands-on (practical) experiences. Instruction on hair styling, hair design in cosmetology specialty classes, and portfolio preparation to include resume preparation and job placement support.

Program Requirements

Requirements

• Required Core Courses: 3 units
  • COSM 763 | Braiding and Hair Design I | 1.5 units
  • COSM 764 | Braiding and Hair Design II | 1.5 units

Total Required Units: 3