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Program checklist · AAS

Cosmetology, AAS

Century College · White Bear Lake, MN

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Program
Award
AAS
Credential class
ceterms:AssociateDegree
CIP
12.0401
Catalog edition
2026-2027 Course Catalog
Checklist type
degree-program
Description
The Cosmetology degree includes instruction in theory and practical application techniques of hair, skin, and nail services. Instruction in hair care services includes analysis of hair, styling, cutting, coloring, permanent waving, and chemical hair relaxing. Instruction in nail care services includes analysis of nails, shaping, polishing, massage of hands and feet, and the application of artificial nails. Instruction in skin care services includes analysis of skin, skin exfoliation, massage techniques, facial services, makeup application, waxing services, and eyelash services. Completion of this degree prepares students to take the state written exams and complete the practical skill test as required by Minnesota cosmetology laws and rules for licensure. Students will also have general education requirements that will help individuals have the necessary oral, written, and critical thinking skills to help them with their professional and management responsibilities.
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
175315
CourseShelf checklist
CK_175315_0ac016eb
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

Program Requirements

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    Career/Occupational Requirements

    18 items
    1. COS 1000
      3
    2. COS 1007
      3
    3. COS 1010
      3
    4. COS 1020
      3
    5. COS 1028
      2
    6. COS 1031
      3
    7. COS 1033
      3
    8. COS 1035
      3
    9. COS 1040
      3
    10. COS 1051
      3
    11. COS 1053
      3
    12. COS 1055
      3
    13. COS 1057
      3
    14. COS 1059
      3
    15. COS 1061
      3
    16. COS 1063
      3
    17. COS 1065
      2
    18. COS 2099
      3

    Career/Occupational Elective Requirements

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      MnTC/General Education Requirements

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        Goal 1: Communication

        1 item
        1. ENGL 1020
          Composition I
          or: ENGL 1021 - Composition I
          4

        Requirements

        4 items
        1. COMM 1021
          3
        2. COMM 1031
          3
        3. COMM 1041
          3
        4. COMM 1051
          3

        Goal 2: Critical Thinking

        0 items

          Goal 3 and/or 4: Natural Sciences/Math/Logical Reasoning

          2 items
          1. MnTC Goal 3 Course List
            Not resolved to a course
          2. MnTC Goal 4 Course List
            Not resolved to a course

          Goal 5: History/Social/Behavioral Sciences

          1 item
          1. MnTC Goal 5 Course List
            Not resolved to a course

          Goal 6: Humanities/Fine Arts

          1 item
          1. MnTC Goal 6 Course List
            Not resolved to a course

          Goals 7-10: Theme Goals

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            Requirements

            2 items
            1. Goal 7A Human Diversity Course List
              Not resolved to a course
            2. Goal 7B Race, Power, and Justice Course List
              Not resolved to a course

            Requirements

            1 item
            1. MnTC Goal 8 Course List
              Not resolved to a course

            Requirements

            1 item
            1. MnTC Goal 9 Course List
              Not resolved to a course

            Requirements

            1 item
            1. MnTC Goal 10 Course List
              Not resolved to a course

            MnTC Elective Requirements

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              Additional Elective Requirements

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                Additional Requirements

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                  Program Information

                  8 items
                  1. Apply academic and skill proficiency at an entry level for hair, skin, and nail care services.
                    Not resolved to a course
                  2. Demonstrate effective and appropriate communication with clients.
                    Not resolved to a course
                  3. Analyze clients’ needs and preferences, recommending products and services as appropriate.
                    Not resolved to a course
                  4. Identify and interpret Minnesota cosmetology rules and laws.
                    Not resolved to a course
                  5. Apply ethical business practices in the salon.
                    Not resolved to a course
                  6. Demonstrate proper safety and sanitation, safe handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous waste as governed by Minnesota laws and rules.
                    Not resolved to a course
                  7. Apply knowledge and skills during the state practical and written exam process.
                    Not resolved to a course
                  8. Use oral, written, and critical thinking skills to help them with their professional and management responsibilities.
                    Not resolved to a course

                  Sample Plan

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                    Semester 1

                    5 items
                    1. COS 1000
                      3
                    2. COS 1007
                      3
                    3. COS 1031
                      3
                    4. COS 1033
                      3
                    5. COS 1035
                      3

                    Semester 2

                    5 items
                    1. COS 1010
                      3
                    2. COS 1020
                      3
                    3. COS 1028
                      2
                    4. COS 1040
                      3
                    5. COS 1051
                      3

                    Semester 3

                    5 items
                    1. COS 1053
                      3
                    2. COS 1055
                      3
                    3. COS 1057
                      3
                    4. COS 1059
                      3
                    5. COS 2099
                      3

                    Semester 4

                    3 items
                    1. COS 1061
                      3
                    2. COS 1063
                      3
                    3. COS 1065
                      2

                    Semester 5

                    Choose 1 of the following · Select one · 9 items
                    1. ENGL 1021
                      4
                    2. Select one
                      Not resolved to a course
                    3. COMM 1021
                      3
                    4. COMM 1031
                      3
                    5. COMM 1041
                      3
                    6. COMM 1051
                      3
                    7. MnTC Goal 3: Natural Sciences / MnTC Goal 4: Math/Logical Reasoning
                      Not resolved to a course
                      3
                    8. MnTC Goal 5: History/Social/Behavioral Sciences
                      Not resolved to a course
                      3
                    9. MnTC Goal 6: Humanities/Fine Arts
                      Not resolved to a course
                      3

                    Note

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                      Certification Disclosures

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                        Source. Century College, catalog 2026-2027 Course Catalog — https://catalog.century.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=23&poid=6579. Captured page pages/0168.html.gz. Assembled from the institution's published catalog as captured; every record names its captured page and source URL. Assembled, not asserted.