State Board Approval Date:	April 5, 2007
Implementation Date:	Spring 07
Last Updated:	November 16, 2010

Cosmetology, Diploma

Program Standard and Course Guide

General Program Standards
SPECIFIC PROGRAM STANDARDS
Admission Requirements	CS02-02-01
Provisional Program Admissions	CS02-02-04
Program Numbering	CS02-03-02
Program Course Consistency and Sequence	CS02-03-03
Program Course List
Accreditation (Guide)	Appendix A
Suggested Course Sequence (Guide)	Appendix B
Suggested Equipment List (Guide)	Appendix C

ADMISSIONS

Standard Number: CS02-02-01 (Admission Requirements)

Standard Statement

Statewide admission requirements are implemented for the Cosmetology, Diploma program.

Explanatory Comment

Admission refers to regular admission into a diploma program.

Statewide program admission requirements consider state and national occupational licensing and certifying requirements, where applicable. The institution develops and implements clearly stated diploma program admissions policies and procedures.

Admission requirements are related to the functions of the Cosmetology profession.

Evaluative Criteria

The institution develops, implements, and publishes clearly stated Cosmetology, Diploma program admission and advanced placement policies and procedures.

The requirements for admission to the Cosmetology, Diploma program are:

attainment of 16 or more years of age;
achievement of minimum regular admission scores on tests of reading, language, and math as specified in GDTAE document Minimum Program Entrance Scores; and
completion of application and related procedures.

Admission of transfer students to the Cosmetology program is contingent upon their meeting the following requirements:

regular admission and good standing at a regionally accredited diploma or degree granting institution; and
proper completion of application and related procedures.

Standard Number: CS02-02-04 (Provisional Admission Requirements)

Standard Statement

Statewide provisional admission requirements are implemented for the Cosmetology, Diploma program.

Explanatory Comment

Provisional admission is granted to qualified students who do not meet the regular admission requirements of the program.

Provisionally admitted students are allowed to take developmental studies courses and/or certain occupational courses as designated in the course sequence standard.

The institution develops, implements, and publishes clearly stated policies and procedures for entry into programs on a provisional basis.

Evaluative Criteria

Provisional admission to the Cosmetology, Diploma program is afforded those students who do not meet program requirements but do meet provisional admission requirements.

The requirements for provisional admission to the Cosmetology, Diploma program are:

attainment of 16 or more years of age;
achievement of minimum provisional admission scores on tests of reading, language, and math as specified in GDTAE document Minimum Program Entrance Scores; or recommendation by program faculty and designated admissions personnel on the basis of interview and assessment of student potential; and
completion of application and related procedures.

All Cosmetology, Diploma program students initially admitted on a provisional basis meet regular admission requirements prior to graduation.

Provisionally admitted students whose English, math, and/or reading achievement levels do not meet regular program admission requirements are required to enroll in developmental studies courses approved by the State Board of Technical and Adult Education.

PROGRAM STRUCTURE

Standard Number: CS02-03-02 (Program Numbering System)

Standard Statement

A Major Code of CS02 and a CIP Code of 120401 are applied to the Cosmetology, Diploma program.

Explanatory Comment

Assignment of a statewide Major Code CS02 and CIP Code 120400 to the diploma program is the basis from which statewide programmatic consistency is developed.

Each degree/diploma/certificate program complies with the assigned Major Code(s) established in the relevant program-specific standards of the State Board of Technical and Adult Education.

Evaluative Criteria

Each authorized degree/diploma/certificate program is assigned a Major Code and CIP Code.

Each degree/diploma/certificate program having a given Major Code is consistent with all other programs throughout the state that have the same Major Code.

Degree/diploma/certificate programs having multiple specializations are assigned a specialization Major Code for each option.

Standard Number: CS02-03-03 (Program Consistency and Sequence)

Standard Statement

The Cosmetology, Diploma program utilizes essential course components consistent with statewide program requirements. Specific course alphanumeric identification Codes are assigned to each course. Students are required to progress through two course categories in a developmentally valid sequence.

Explanatory Comment

Programs are assigned an identical Major Code CS02 and are consistent statewide. Each specific course is assigned an alphanumeric descriptor that serves as a statewide course identification code.

Evaluative Criteria

The Cosmetology, Diploma program is assigned a Major Code of CS02, and utilizes essential components designated for that program number statewide. Program components include, but are not limited to:

Program Title

Cosmetology, Diploma

Program Description

The Cosmetology program is a sequence of courses that prepares students for careers in the field of cosmetology. Learning opportunities develop academic and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes specialized training in safety, sanitation, state laws, rules, and regulations, chemistry, anatomy and physiology, skin, hair, and nail diseases and disorders, hair treatments and manipulations, hair shaping, hair styling, artificial hair, braiding/intertwining hair, chemical reformation and application, skin and nail care, hair coloring, hair lightening, reception, sales, management, math, reading, writing, interpersonal relations development, computer skills, employability skills, and work ethics. The curriculum meets state licensing requirements of the State Board of Cosmetology. Program graduates receive a Cosmetology diploma and are employable as a cosmetology salesperson, cosmetologist, salon manager, or a salon owner.

Course Code	General Core Course Title	Class Hours	D. Lab Hours	P. Lab/OBI Hours	Weekly Contact Hours	Credit Hours
EMP 100	Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development [P] Provisional admission	3	0	0	3	3
ENG 101	English [P] *	5	0	0	5	5
MAT 101	General Math [P] **	5	0	0	5	5
Minimum Required Hours:		13	0	0	13	13

Course Code	Occupational Course Title	Class Hours	D. Lab Hours	P. Lab/OBI Hours	Weekly Contact Hours	Credit Hours
COS 100	Introduction to Cosmetology Theory [P] Program admission	5	0	0	5	5
COS 101	Introduction to Permanent Waving and Relaxing [P] COS 100	3	2	0	5	4
COS 103	Basic Creative Treatment of Hair, Scalp, and Skin [P] COS 100	2	2	0	4	3
COS 105	Introduction to Shampooing and Styling [P] COS 100	2	4	0	6	4
COS 106	Introduction to Haircutting [P] COS 100	2	2	0	4	3
COS 107	Advanced Haircutting [P] COS 106	0	2	3	5	2
COS 108	Permanent Waving and Relaxing [P] COS 101	2	2	0	4	3
COS 109	Hair Color [P] COS 103, COS 105, COS 108	4	4	0	8	6
COS 110	Skin, Scalp, and Hair [P] COS 103, COS 109 [C] COS 111	2	2	0	4	3
COS 111	Styling [P] COS 105, COS 110	1	4	0	5	3
COS 112	Manicuring and Pedicuring [P] COS 100	2	2	0	4	3
COS 113	Cosmetology Practicum I [P] COS 111, COS 112	1	0	12	13	5
COS 114	Cosmetology Practicum II [P] COS 113	4	0	12	16	8
COS 115	Cosmetology Practicum III [P] COS 114	1	0	12	13	5
COS 116	Cosmetology Practicum IV [P] COS 115	1	0	12	13	5
COS 117	Salon Management [P] COS 112	3	2	0	5	4
SCT 100	Introduction to Microcomputers [P] Provisional admission	1	4	0	5	3
Minimum Required Hours:		36	32	51	119	69

*	[P] ENG 097, or entrance English score in accordance with approved DTAE admission score levels; and RDG 097, or entrance reading score in accordance with approved DTAE admission score levels
**	[P] MAT 097, or entrance arithmetic score in accordance with approved DTAE admission score levels

Course Code	Course Name	Class Hours	D. Lab Hours	P. Lab/ OBI Hours	Weekly Contact Hours	Credit Hours
COS 100	Introduction to Cosmetology Theory	5	0	0	5	5
COS 101	Introduction to Permanent Waving and Relaxing	3	2	0	5	4
COS 103	Basic Creative Treatment of Hair, Scalp, and Skin	2	2	0	4	3
SCT 100	Introduction to Microcomputers	1	4	0	5	3
MAT 101	General Math	5	0	0	5	5
	Total	16	8	0	24	20

Second Quarter

Course Code	Course Name	Class Hours	D. Lab Hours	P. Lab/ OBI Hours	Weekly Contact Hours	Credit Hours
COS 105	Introduction to Shampooing and Styling	2	4	0	6	4
COS 106	Introduction to Haircutting	2	2	0	4	3
COS 107	Advanced Haircutting	0	2	3	5	2
COS 108	Permanent Waving and Relaxing	2	2	0	4	3
COS 112	Manicuring and Pedicuring	2	2	0	4	3
ENG 101	English	5	0	0	5	5
	Total	13	12	3	28	20

Third Quarter

Course Code	Course Name	Class Hours	D. Lab Hours	P. Lab/ OBI Hours	Weekly Contact Hours	Credit Hours
COS 109	Hair Color	4	4	0	8	6
COS 110	Skin, Scalp, and Hair	2	2	0	4	3
COS 111	Styling	1	4	0	5	3
COS 113	Cosmetology Practicum I	1	0	12	13	5
	Total	8	10	12	30	17

Fourth Quarter

Course Code	Course Name	Class Hours	D. Lab Hours	P. Lab/ OBI Hours	Weekly Contact Hours	Credit Hours
COS 114	Cosmetology Practicum II	4	0	12	16	8
COS 115	Cosmetology Practicum III	1	0	12	13	5
	Total	5	0	24	29	13

Fifth Quarter

Course Code	Course Name	Class Hours	D. Lab Hours	P. Lab/ OBI Hours	Weekly Contact Hours	Credit Hours
COS 116	Cosmetology Practicum IV	1	0	12	13	5
COS 117	Salon Management	3	2	0	5	4
EMP 100	Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development	3	0	0	3	3
	Total	7	2	12	21	12

APPENDIX C

Cosmetology, Diploma

Suggested Equipment List

Automatic brush cleaner

Bobby pins

Brushes

Clippies

Closed travel cabinet

Cold wave rods

Color accelerator light

Comb out cape

Combs

Curling irons

Cuticle pushers

Cutting cape

Electric blow dryer

Electric clippers

Electric curlers

Electric hood dryer

Electric massage vibrator

Emery board

Finger bowl

Footstool

Foot tub

Frosting cap

Frosting needle

Hand mirror

Hair lifter

Hairpins

Hair spray gun

Hassock

Head block

Head block holder

Heating cap

Hot comb

Jar sterilizer

Linens

Manicure chair (customer)

Manicure lamp

Manicure table

Manicurist stool

Marcel heater

Marcel iron (different sizes)

Mirror

Nailbrush

Nail buffer

Nail file

Nippers

Oil cups and disks

Oil heater

Orangewood stick

Polish tray

Pressing comb

Razor

Reclining chair

Rollers

Roller tray

Rubber floor mat

Rubber gloves

Scalp brush

Shampoo bowl

Shampoo cape

Shears

Sprayer (at shampoo bowl)

Styling chair

Styling station

Super streak frosting cups

Supply tray

Table cushion

Test curl cup

Thinning shears

T pins

Trashcan

Tweezers (eyebrow)

Ultra violet sanitizer

Uniperm system

Wet sterilizer

Wiglet form

Posted: 08/28/07

Updated: 10/08/07; 11/16/10

Program Standard and Course Guide

Table of Contents

SPECIFIC PROGRAM STANDARDS

ADMISSIONS

Standard Statement

Explanatory Comment

Evaluative Criteria

Standard Statement

Explanatory Comment

Evaluative Criteria

PROGRAM STRUCTURE

Standard Statement

Explanatory Comment

Evaluative Criteria

Standard Statement

Explanatory Comment

Evaluative Criteria

Program Title

Program Description

EMP 100

APPENDIX A

Accreditation and Certification

Appendix B

General Information

Suggested Course Sequence

Suggested Sequence I

EMP 100

APPENDIX C

Cosmetology, Diploma

Suggested Equipment List

Program Standard and Course Guide

Table of Contents

SPECIFIC PROGRAM STANDARDS

ADMISSIONS

Standard Statement

Explanatory Comment

Evaluative Criteria

Standard Statement

Explanatory Comment

Evaluative Criteria

PROGRAM STRUCTURE

Standard Statement

Explanatory Comment

Evaluative Criteria

Standard Statement

Explanatory Comment

Evaluative Criteria

Program Title

Program Description

EMP 100

APPENDIX A

Accreditation and Certification

Appendix B

General Information

Suggested Course Sequence

Suggested Sequence I

EMP 100

APPENDIX C Cosmetology, Diploma

Suggested Equipment List

APPENDIX C

Cosmetology, Diploma