Salon and Spa Support Specialist , TCC (ST11) (120401) Technical Certificate of Credit

Campus Locations: Multiple High Schools

The Shampoo Technician Technical Certificate of Credit introduces courses that prepare students for careers in the field of Cosmetology as Shampoo Technicians. Learning opportunities develop academic and professional knowledge required for job acquisition, retention and advancement. The program emphasizes specialized training for safety, sanitation, state laws, rules and regulations, chemistry, anatomy and physiology, Structure of the hair, diseases and disorders of the hair and scalp, hair and scalp analysis, basic hair and scalp treatments, basic shampooing techniques, reception sales, management, employability skills, and work ethics. Graduates receive a Shampoo Technician Technical Certificate of Credit and are employable in the field of Cosmetology as shampoo technicians, salesperson, or salon managers.

Length of Program: One (1) Semester

Entrance Date: Beginning of each semester in which COSM 1000 is taught.

Entrance Requirements: Refer to Admissions criteria. Click for Entrance Score Requirements.

Age: N/A

Education: A high school diploma or the equivalent (GED) is not required for application or admission, but is required for graduation. College transcripts will be evaluated on an individual basis.

Program Final Exit Point: Shampoo Technician, Technical Certificate of Credit.

Credits Required for Graduation: 12 minimum semester hour credits required for graduation.

Note: Credits from this program may be applied to a diploma program.

Admissions Fees: $384.00
Books: $855.94
Tuition: $642.00
Total: $1,881.94

Admissions Fees: $379.00
Books: $138.50
Tuition: $642.00
Total: $1,159.50

Curriculum Outline (12 hours)

1: Occupational Courses (12 hours)	12
EMPL 1000Interpersonal Relations & Professional Development Pre-requisite(s): Program Admission Emphasizes human relations and professional development in today's rapidly changing world that prepares students for living and working in a complex society. Topics include human relations skills, job acquisition skills and communication, job retention skills, job advancement skills, and professional image skills, personal finance, problem solving, and diversity.	2
COSM 1000Intro to Cosmetology Theory Pre-requisite(s): Program Admission Introduces fundamental theory and practices of the cosmetology profession. Emphasis will be placed on professional practices and safety. Topics include: state rules and regulations; state regulatory agency; image; bacteriology; decontamination and infection control; chemistry fundamentals; safety; Hazardous Duty Standards Act compliance; and anatomy and physiology.	4
COSM 1020Hair Care and Treatment Pre/Co-requisite(s): COSM 1000 Introduces the theory, procedures and products used in the care and treatment of the scalp and hair, disease and disorders and their treatments and the fundamental theory and skills required to shampoo, condition, and recondition the hair and scalp.	3
COSM 1120Salon Management Pre/Co-requisite(s): COSM 1000 Emphasizes the steps involved in opening and operating a privately owned salon. Topics include: law requirements regarding employment, tax payer education / federal and state responsibilities, law requirements for owning and operating a salon business, business management practices, and public relations and career development.	3