Alamo Colleges District

Alamo Colleges District

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Serving the Bexar County community through its programs and services that help students succeed in acquiring the knowledge and skills needed in today’s world. Today, five colleges fulfill this promise with a vast array of courses and 2-year degrees.
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Northeast Lakeview College

Northeast Lakeview College

Northeast Bexar County
Est. 2007

Serving more than 6,000 students from the ten Metrocom Communities and northeast San Antonio. Named “Best Institutional Facility” by Live Oak Economic Development.
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Northwest Vista College

Northwest Vista College

Northwest San Antonio
Est. 1995

Creating opportunites for success by offering quality academic, technical and life-long learning experiences to its diverse communities in a collaborative, student-centered, data-informed and shared leadership environment.
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Palo Alto College

Palo Alto College

South San Antonio
Est. 1985

Top 10 finalist for the 2019 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the nation’s signature recognition of high achievement and performance in America’s community colleges.
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St. Philip’s College

St. Philip’s College

East and Southwest
San Antonio
Est. 1898

A comprehensive public community college whose mission is to empower our diverse student population through educational achievement and career readiness.
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San Antonio College

San Antonio College

Midtown
Est. 1925

San Antonio College is named in the top 150 community colleges in the nation by Aspen Institute, and is ranked among the Top 10 colleges for Hispanics by Hispanic Outlook Magazine.
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Cosmetology Operator, A.A.S.

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This AAS degree is a two-year program designed for students who want to pursue a career in Cosmetology. The Cosmetology Program prepares students with the theory and basic skills needed to successfully pass the state licensing examination.

Students can use their degree to transfer to a four-year university and earn a Bachelor of Applied Arts & Sciences. The AAS program provides an excellent opportunity for students who want to enter the workforce as a cosmetologist and further their education.

With this award, you may seek jobs such as:

Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists

Related Awards

Cosmetology Esthetician, A.A.S.

Cosmetology Operator Level 2 Certificate
Cosmetology Esthetician Specialty Level 1 Certificate

Total Credit Hours Required: 60

Semester I

CSME 1505 - Fundamentals of Cosmetology ***
CSME 1243 - Manicuring and Related Theory
CSME 1248 - Principles of Skin Care
EDUC 1300 - Learning Framework

Semester II

CSME 2204 - Introduction to the Theory and Chemistry of Hair Color
CSME 1453 - Chemical Reformation and Related Theory
CSME 1310 - Introduction to Haircutting and Related Theory
Select 1 course from the Mathematics (20) Core

Semester III

CSME 2250 - Preparation for the State Licensing Written Examination
CSME 2343 - Salon Development
CSME 1451 - Artistry of Hair, Theory and Practice
ARTS 1301 - Art Appreciation

Semester IV

CSME 2310 - Advanced Haircutting and Related Theory
CSME 2401 - The Principles of Hair Coloring and Related Theory
CSME 2251 - Preparation for the State Licensing Practical Examination *
BUSG 2309 - Small Business Management

Semester V

Select one course from the Social and Behavioral Sciences (80) Core
MRKG 1311 - Principles of Marketing
ENGL 1301 - Composition I
SPCH 1315 - Public Speaking

Milestone Course(s)

*** denotes Milestone course(s).
A milestone course is a course that is critical for success in this program.

NOTES:

* Capstone Course
CIP Code: 12.0401
Major Code: COSM

Additional Program Information

Prospective students must submit an application and meet additional program requirements. Please contact Lydia Hannawi, Academic Director at 210-486-3329 or via email at lhannawi@alamo.edu.

Advisory Committee Members

Grace Coultress, Fair Oaks Salon

Doria Fox, Team Sailing, Inc.

Joseph Gooley, House of Barbers

Leanna Jones, Graffiti Hair & Make Up

Asif Momin, Super Cuts

April Monterossa, Shine Beautifully

Darlene Sims, Salon Owner

For further information, refer to the Cosmetology website: http://alamo.edu/pac/cosmetology

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