Cosmetology - AAS Degree (2021-2022)
Willmar (71 Credits) - Education Plan

Cosmetologists provide a variety of services in hair design such as perms, haircuts, color, and sculpting to create artistic designs. Through this program, students become proficient in everything from deep conditioning treatments to special occasion long hair styles. They also perfect skills in aesthetics (skin care and make-up) and nail technology. The curriculum includes classroom instruction and clinical experience in the campus salon.
 
Course Outline
 
Required Courses
(14 Courses)
Course
Number		 Course Title Credits
COS 1403 Cosmetology Fundamentals Hair Track 1 
COS 1404 Cosmetology Fundamentals Spa Track 1 
COS 1405 Preclinic Haircutting 4 
COS 1407 Preclinic Nail Care 3 
COS 1409 Preclinic Chemical Control 3 
COS 1411 Preclinic Skin Care 3 
COS 1413 Preclinic Hair Color 3 
COS 1415 PreClinic Hair Design 2 
COS 1417 Preclinic Hair Care 2 
COS 1418 Design Forum 2 
COS 1435 Minnesota Laws and Rules 2 
COS 1461 Salon Fundamentals for Estheticians I 3 
COS 1500 Clinical 26*
COS 1519 Salon Success 1 
Total Credits: 56  
 
Goal Area 1: Communications
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Total Credits: 3  
 
Goal Area 5: History and the Social/Behavioral Sciences
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Total Credits: 3  
 
Goal Area 6: The Humanities and Fine Arts
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Total Credits: 3  
 
General Education Elective Courses
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Total Credits: 6  
 
Total AAS Degree Credits: 71  

*Credits for this course are variable. See your Advisor about this course.