2010-11 Course Catalog - Century College

6 Programs of StudyCosmetologyProgram Options:Nail Care Technician Certificate (16)Cosmetology Diploma (52)Cosmetology AAS Degree (72)CertificateNail Care TechnicianTotal Number of Credits: 16Program Description: This Nail Care Technician certificate includesinstruction in theory and practical application techniques of cleansing,shaping, polishing, massage of hands and feet, and also the applicationof artificial nails. Completion of this certificate prepares students forstate written exam and certification of skills as required by Minnesotacosmetology laws and rules for licensure.Application Requirements: Assessment score placement in RDNG0090 or above, or completion of RDNG 0080 with a grade of “C” orhigher.Career/ Technical Requirements: 16 creditsCOS 1000 Preclinic Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3COS 1010 Preclinic Nail Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3COS 1040 Salon Preparation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3COS 1051 Clinic Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3COS 1070 Nail Clinic/License Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Additional Requirements:High School diploma or GED, Certification of Skills Practical Exam andState Licensing Exam are required for Licensure.DiplomaCosmetologyTotal Number of Credits: 52Program Description: This Cosmetology diploma includes instructionin theory and practical application techniques of hair styling, cutting,coloring, permanent waving, chemical hair relaxing, and nail andskin care. Completion of this diploma prepares students for statewritten exam and certification of skills as required by the Minnesotacosmetology laws and rules for licensure.Application Requirements: Assessment score placement in RDNG0090 or above, or completion of RDNG 0080 with a grade of “C” orhigher.Career/Occupational Requirements: 52 creditsCOS 1000 Preclinic Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3COS 1007 Preclinic Hair Styling and Design. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3COS 1010 Preclinic Nail Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3COS 1015 Preclinic Chemical Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3COS 1020 Preclinic Skin Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3COS 1025 Preclinic Hair Color. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3COS 1035 Preclinic Haircutting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3COS 1040 Salon Preparation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3COS 1051 Clinic Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3COS 1053 Clinic I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3COS 1055 Clinic II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3COS 1057 Clinic III. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3COS 1059 Clinic IV. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3COS 1061 Clinic V . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3COS 1063 Clinic VI. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3COS 1065 Clinic VII . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2COS 1067 Clinic VIII. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2COS 1068 Cosmetology Capstone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Additional Requirements:High School diploma or GED, Certification of Skills Practical Exam andState Licensing Exam are required for Licensure.Associate in Applied ScienceCosmetologyTotal Number of Credits: 72Program Description: This Cosmetology degree includes instructionin theory and practical application techniques of hair styling, cutting,coloring, permanent waving, chemical hair relaxing, and nail and skincare. Completion of the AAS degree prepares students for the statewritten exam and certification of skills as required by the Minnesotacosmetology laws and rules for licensure. Students will also havegeneral education requirements that will help individuals have thenecessary oral, written, and critical thinking skills to help them with theirprofessional and management responsibilities.Application Requirements: Assessment score placement in RDNG0090 or above, or completion of RDNG 0080 with a grade of “C” or higher.Career/Occupational Requirements: 43 creditsCOS 1000 Preclinic Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3COS 1007 Preclinic Hairstyling and Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3COS 1010 Preclinic Nail Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3COS 1015 Preclinic Chemical Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3COS 1020 Preclinic Skin Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3COS 1025 Preclinic Hair Color. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3COS 1035 Preclinic Haircutting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3COS 1040 Salon Preparation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3COS 1051 Clinic Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3COS 1053 Clinic I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3COS 1055 Clinic II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3COS 1057 Clinic III. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3COS 1059 Clinic IV. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3COS 1061 Clinic V . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3COS 1063 Clinic VI. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3COS 1065 Clinic VII . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254 Century College 2010-2011