Academic Programs

Cosmetology, Diploma

Locations: Jackson and Pipestone

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Students receive theory as well as practical experience in hair, skin, and nail care through classroom study, demonstrations and practical experience in the campus clinic. Some areas of study include safety and sanitation, customer service, and job seeking skills. Upon successful completion of hours and quota requirements mandated by the Minnesota Board of Cosmetologists Examiners, students must also take a written and a skills certification test for licensure. Some of the opportunities include salon owner, salon manager, stylist, hair colorist, nail technician, esthetician, manufacturer's representative, state board inspector, just to name a few.

COURSE #	COURSE TITLE	CREDITS
COSM 1100	Preclinic Introduction	4
COSM 1105	Preclinic Hair Care	4
COSM 1110	Preclinic Nail Care	4
COSM 1115	Preclinic Color & Texture	4
COSM 1120	Preclinic Skin Care	4
	Credits First Semester	20
	Second Semester
COSM 1135	Salon Preparation	3
COSM 1145	Clinic II	4
COSM 1160	Clinic V	4
COSM 1165	Clinic VI	3
COSM 1175	Clinic VIII	3
COSM 1181	License Prep. for Cosmetology I	2
	Credits Second Semester	19
	Third Semester
COSM 1130	Advanced Hair Care	3
COSM 1140	Clinic I	4
COSM 1150	Clinic III	4
COSM 1155	Clinic IV	3
COSM 1170	Clinic VII	3
COSM 1182	License Prep. for Cosmetology II	2
	Credits Third Semester	19
	TOTAL CREDITS	58

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Updated: si 6/9/16