2015-2016 Catalog

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2015-2016 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Cosmetology, AAS

(AAS_COSM degree offered at LSC-Kingwood and LSC-North Harris)

First Year

First Semester

ENGL 1301 - Composition and Rhetoric I 3 Credits
PHED 1164 - Introduction to Physical Fitness & Wellness 1 Credits OR
Any one credit hour physical activity course 1 Credits
Elective Speech 3 Credits ¹
Elective MATH 3 Credits ¹
PSYC 2301 - General Psychology 3 Credits

Second Semester

CSME 1254 - Artistry of Hair Design I 2 Credits
CSME 1310 - Introduction to Haircutting and Related Theory 3 Credits
CSME 1501 - Orientation to Cosmetology 5 Credits
CSME 1505 - Fundamentals of Cosmetology 5 Credits

Third Semester

Elective Creative Arts/Language, Philosophy, & Culture 3 Credits ¹

Second Year

First Semester

CSME 1553 - Chemical Reformation and Related Theory 5 Credits
CSME 2310 - Advanced Haircutting and Related Theory 3 Credits
CSME 2337 - Advanced Cosmetology Techniques 3 Credits
CSME 2501 - Principles of Hair Coloring and Related Theory 5 Credits

Second Semester

CSME 2539 - Advanced Hair Design 5 Credits
CSME 2541 - Preparation for the State Licensing Examination 5 Credits
BUSI 1301 - Business Principles 3 Credits

Total Credit Hours 60

¹ Choose from the AAS Associate of Applied Science core

Note: Capstone experience is completed by taking a departmental exam.

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