Cosmetology Associate of Applied Technology Degree
Educating students in all aspects of professional cosmetology and hair design. Providing services to the hair, head, neck, or scalp. It includes conditioning treatments, haircutting, hairstyling, hair coloring, chemical texturizing services, and skin and nail care. Successful graduates are prepared for the Washington State Department of Licensing Cosmetology examination, and upon licensure will be qualified for positions as cosmetologists. Students will participate in realistic training in the student-operated salon. Clover Park Technical College uses an interactive system of training, utilizing hands-on applications, as well as up to 25 percent online training to support student learning. This model is considered a world leader in beauty education and provides innovative, high-quality educational systems that promote excellence in the hair and beauty industry.
Included in this program are academic courses in communication (English composition, speech), quantitative reasoning (math), social sciences (psychology, sociology), and COLL 102 that provide knowledge and abilities that enhance personal development and serve as a foundation for technical skills.
Employability Requirements
To qualify for a cosmetologist license from the Washington State Department of Licensing, a student must successfully complete the technical courses offered in the program options and pass both the written and practical examinations required by the Washington Department of Licensing.
Program Length
This program is approximately six quarters long, depending on the time students need to satisfactorily complete all graduation requirements.
Admission Dates
Day Program: Summer, fall, winter, and spring quarters.
Accreditation
This school is licensed under chapter 18.16 RCW. Inquiries, concerns, or complaints regarding this school can be made to the Washington State Department of Licensing.
Mailing Address:
Professional Licensing Support Services
Department of Licensing
PO BOX 9026
Olympia, WA 98507-9026
Phone: 360-664-6645
Email: plssunit@dol.wa.gov
Program Note
COSMO 183, 189 and 233 will only be offered in the Fall and Spring quarters
Program Outcomes
• Generate salon-quality hair services to industry standards.
• Apply infection control principles, practices, and safety as mandated by state regulations.
• Develop a plan for successful business principles.
• Analyze client expectations during a consultation in the context of cosmetology art and science principles.
• Summarize the test standards and information in order to pass Washington State board examination for licensure.
Completion Requirements
Prerequisite(s)
Students must be at least 16 years of age to start earning hours towards the Washington State education requirements. A mandatory orientation is required prior to admission to the program.
Program Course List
NOTE:
MAT 111: preferred
Computer Literacy Requirements: Computer Literacy Course that meets the degree requirement, or successfully pass the computer literacy exam.
COSMO 233 is an optional course.
Students not meeting state licensure hours requirements will take one or more of the following internship courses: