Cosmetology, AAS

Program Description

The field of Cosmetology encompasses a broad range of specialty areas including; hairstyling, nail technology and esthetics. The Associate of Applied Science Degree in Cosmetology is designed to prepare the student with the knowledge and the manipulative skills in hair, nails and skin care.

The program emphasizes safety and infection control in all aspects of the various disciplines. The student will also study the professional skills needed to communicate effectively and make sound decisions. The program prepares the student to take the licensure exam through the Wyoming State Board of Cosmetology. Completion of this program does not guarantee licensure.

Applicants must meet the general admission requirements of Central Wyoming College. Admission to the college does not guarantee admission to the Cosmetology program; application to the program is a separate objective process.

General Education Requirements

American & Wyoming Government (POLS 1000) 3 credits
MATH/APPM/LSCI (in program)

General Education credits each of ORAL, IT, and ART are embedded in various Program Required courses.

Program Requirement

Course Requirements

Course NumberTitleCredits
BADM 2105Small Business Management

3 credits

CSMO 1500Intro to Nail Technology

3 credits

CSMO 1505Nail Technology Lab

3 credits

CSMO 1600Intro to Skin Technology

3 credits

CSMO 1605Skin Technology Lab

2 credits

CSMO 1610Esthetics Concepts

3 credits

CSMO 1620Esthetics Concepts Lab

2 credits

CSMO 1680Science of Hair Removal

1 credits

CSMO 1700Intro to Hair Technology

3 credits

CSMO 1701Orientation to Cosmetology

2 credits

CSMO 1702Infection Control and Sci Standards

4 credits

CSMO 1705Hair Fundamentals

4 credits

CSMO 1730Cosmetology Lab I

3 credits

CSMO 1735Cosmetology Lab II

3 credits

CSMO 1790Clinical Applications III

4 credits

CSMO 1795Clinical Applications IV

6 credits

CSMO 1800Clinical Applications V

6 credits

CSMO 1876Advanced Cosmetology Assessment

4 credits

MATH 1500Applied Math

3 credits

 

Total Credit Hours: 65