General Technology - Cosmetology, AAS (AAS.GENET.COS)

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Associate in Applied Science in General Technology

Cosmetology Career Path

60 Credit Hours

The General Technology degree allows students to become multi-skilled technicians by creating an individualized plan to meet their career goals. Students complete the general education curriculum and coursework in at least two technical areas. The primary technical specialty consists of at least 21 credits from an approved degree, diploma, or technical certificate currently offered by the college. Students also complete a minimum of 12 credits in a secondary path with guidance from their faculty advisor.

This career path is designed for students who plan to complete an associate degree and work as cosmetologists, skin therapists, or nail technicians. The curriculum prepares students for licensure exams and emphasizes service skills necessary for salon and spa employment.

Students can earn only one General Technology degree in a single career path.

Related Certificates

The following certificates can be used to fulfill some of the requirements of this associate degree. Your faculty advisor or success coach can help to tailor your plan.

Cosmetology Certificate (CAS.COSM)

Esthetics Certificate (CAS.ESTH)

Nail Technology Certificate (CAS.NAILT)

Licensure

Cosmetology, Esthetics, and Nail Technology

South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation (LLR)

110 Centerview Drive

Columbia, South Carolina 29210

General Education Core Requirements

REQ COM Select from
Communication
Credit: 3
REQ HUM Select from
Humanities
Credit: 3
REQ MAT Select from
Mathematics/Natural Sciences
Credit: 3
REQ SSC Select from
Behavioral/Social Sciences
Credit: 3
REQ GEN Select from
General Education
(CPT 101 Recommended) Credit: 3

Total: 15

Primary Technical Specialty

Select a minimum of 28 credit hours from a current certificate program in Cosmetology, Esthetics, or Nail Technology. Students typically complete the Cosmetology option or the Esthetics and Nail Technology option. Students should work closely with an academic advisor to choose appropriate courses.

Cosmetology Option
COS 101 - Fundamentals of Cosmetology Credit: 3
COS 106 - Facials and Makeup Credit: 3
COS 108 - Nail Care Credit: 3
COS 112 - Shampoo and Rinses Credit: 4
COS 114 - Hair Shaping Credit: 4
COS 116 - Hair Styling I Credit: 4
COS 120 - Manikin Practice Credit: 3
The Cosmetology Certificate will also require COS 201 from the Secondary Technical Speciality.
COS 206 - Chemical Hair Waving Credit: 3
COS 210 - Hair Coloring Credit: 3
COS 220 - Cosmetology Clinical Practice I Credit: 3
COS 222 - Cosmetology Clinical Practice II Credit: 3
Esthetics Option
COS 151 - Dermatology Credit: 3
COS 156 - Fundamentals of Massage Credit: 2
COS 158 - Facial Treatments Credit: 2
COS 160 - Electric Current Facial Treatments Credit: 1
COS 162 - Hair Removal Credit: 1
COS 164 - Basic Makeup and Application Credit: 3
COS 167 - Professional Practices for Estheticians Credit: 1
COS 172 - Infection Control for Estheticians Credit: 1
COS 173 - Human Anatomy for Estheticians Credit: 2
COS 221 - Facial Practice I Credit: 2
COS 223 - Facial Practice II Credit: 2
COS 227 - Facial Practice III Credit: 2
Nail Technology Option
COS 131 - Bacteria and Other Infectious Agents Credit: 2
COS 132 - Science of Nail Technology Credit: 2
COS 133 - Basic Procedures Credit: 3
COS 135 - The Business of Nail Technology Credit: 2
COS 136 - Fundamentals of Artificial Nail Application Credit: 4
COS 137 - Fundamentals of Nail Art Credit: 1
COS 224 - Nail Practice I Credit: 4

Total: 28

Secondary Technical Specialty

Secondary Technical Specialty requirements may be fulfilled with COS courses not already applied to the Primary Technical Specialty or Additional Requirements in lieu of or in any combination with MGT courses.

COS 201 - Salon Management Credit: 3
MGT 120 - Small Business Management Credit: 3
MGT 201 - Human Resource Management Credit: 3
MKT 130 - Customer Service Principles Credit: 3

Total: 12

Additional Requirements

Select a minimum of five credit hours of COS courses not used in the Primary Technical Specialty.

Total: 5

Admission Requirements

Admission into this program requires proof of high school graduation (or GED) and qualifying scores on SAT, ACT or the TTC placement test.