A.S. in Cosmetology
The Cosmetology Degree is a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for a wide range of careers within the beauty industry. The curriculum offers theoretical and practical instruction. Through interactive demonstrations and hands-on applications, students acquire knowledge, language skills for career opportunities in haircutting, hairstyling, colorist, chemical specialist, skin and nail technicians, sales and entrepreneurship. Students will understand the importance of professionalism and artistic endeavor in this diverse industry.
A.S. Degree Level Student Learning Outcomes
Students completing the Cosmetology A.S. Degree will:
- Be prepared to pass the California Board of Barbering & Cosmetology written exam and acquire licensure.
- Be trained theoretically and practically in the disciplines of haircutting, haircoloring, chemical training, hairstyling and skin & nail care.
- Be inspired and challenged artistically through projects, community service and collaborative work with partnering industry professionals.
This degree requires meeting the Citrus College General Education and proficiency requirements combined with successful completion (grades of “C” and above) of the following major requirements:
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required courses: | ||
| COS 141 | Introduction to Cosmetology | 8.5 |
| COS 181 | Haircutting | 8.5 |
| COS 185 | Skin Care | 9.5 |
| COS 186 | Nail Care | 4 |
| COS 191 | Hairstyling | 8.5 |
| COS 201 | Chemicals | 8.5 |
| or COS 202 | Chemicals | |
| COS 231 | Citrus Salon | 2.5 |
| Total Units | 50 | |
2-Year Curriculum Map Example
This map represents one possible pathway through the program and is only for reference.
*It is highly recommended that you make an appointment to create a customized education plan that fits your needs.
Note: Co-requisite MATH course (2 units) and/or substitute ENGL 101E (5 units) may be needed based on placement.
| Fall Term 1 | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| COS 141 | Introduction to Cosmetology | 8.5 |
| COS 161 |
Haircolor or Haircutting or Skin Care or Hairstyling or Chemicals |
8 |
| Units | 16.5 | |
| Winter Term 1 | ||
| COS 231 | Citrus Salon | 2.5 |
| Units | 2.5 | |
| Spring Term 1 | ||
| Select two courses from COS | ||
| COS 161 |
Haircolor or Haircutting or Skin Care or Hairstyling or Chemicals |
16.5 |
| Units | 16.5 | |
| Summer Term 1 | ||
| COS 161 |
Haircolor or Haircutting or Skin Care or Hairstyling or Chemicals |
8 |
| Units | 8 | |
| Fall Term 2 | ||
| COS 161 |
Haircolor or Haircutting or Skin Care or Hairstyling or Chemicals |
8 |
| ARCH 250 |
History of Architecture: Prehistory to Mannerism or History of Architecture: Baroque to the Present Day or Art History - Fundamentals of Global Art History or Art History - Topics in Contemporary Art or History of Photography or Introduction to the Visual Arts or Motion Picture Appreciation or Motion Picture Appreciation - Honors or History of Dance or History of Rock and Roll or Introduction to Theatre Arts or Introduction to Theatre Arts - Honors |
3 |
| SPCH 100 |
Interpersonal Communication or Interpersonal Communication - Honors or Public Address or Public Address - Honors or Small Group Communication |
3 |
| Units | 14 | |
| Winter Term 2 | ||
| ENGL 101 or ENGL 101H |
Reading and Composition or Reading and Composition - Honors |
4 |
| KIN 170 |
Fitness for Life or Health and Wellness in Society or Health and Wellness - Honors or Introduction to Nutrition |
3 |
| Units | 7 | |
| Spring Term 2 | ||
| ANTH 212 | Introduction to Physical Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTH 212L | Introduction to Physical Anthropology Lab | 1 |
| MATH 160 |
Mathematics for Everyday Living - A Liberal Arts Course or Introductory Statistics or Introductory Statistics - Honors |
4 |
| HIST 107 |
History of the United States before 1877 or History of the United States before 1877 - Honors or History of the United States since 1877 or History of the United States since 1877 - Honors or History of the African-Americans to 1876 or History of the African-Americans since 1876 or History of Women in the United States |
3 |
| ENGL 290 |
Ethnic Voices in Film or Children's Literature or Children's Literature - Honors or Literature of the Bible or American Food And Culture: Global Origins, History, and Current Impacts or Great Religions of the World or Introduction to LGBTQ Studies |
3 |
| ETHN 101 or ETHN 116 |
Introduction to Ethnic Studies or Introduction to Chicano/Latino Studies |
3 |
| Units | 17 | |
| Total Units | 81.5 | |
Note: Course selections may affect total unit value.
Career Opportunities
There are a variety of careers you can do with this major.
To explore more about this major, schedule an appointment with a career counselor.