Hair Design Associate of Applied Technology Degree
Educating students in all aspects of professional hair design. Providing services to the hair, head, neck or scalp. It includes conditioning treatments, haircutting, hairstyling, hair coloring, and chemical texturizing. Successful graduates are prepared for the Washington State Department of Licensing Hair Designer examination, and upon licensing will be qualified for positions as hair designers. 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.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the Cosmetology Hair Designer degree, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate proficiency in salon-quality hair services, including shampoo/condition, hair design, hair cutting, chemical texture services, hair coloring, and artificial hair.
- Follow effective protocols of infection control, hygiene, and safety, according to state laws.
- Complete and pass all courses offered in curriculum with a passing grade of 75 percent or better to achieve AAT degree.
- Develop strategies for a successful salon business.
- Apply science and art of beautifying and improving hair.
- Show skills and preparedness for WA State practical and written examinations for licensure.
- 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.
- The hair designer license is a new option for those wanting to specialize in hair design. This program does not include nail or skin care. Hair designers may return for the skin and nail care quarter. Student must pass the Washington State Department of Licensing written and practical examinations to receive the cosmetology licensure.
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.
The hair designer license is a new option for those wanting to specialize in hair design. This program does not include nail or skin care. Hair designers may return for the skin and nail care quarter. Student must pass the Washington State Department of Licensing written and practical examinations to receive the cosmetology licensure.
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 five quarters long, depending on the time students need to satisfactorily complete all graduation requirements.
Admission Dates
Day Program: Summer, fall, winter, and spring quarters.
Completion Requirements
Prerequisite(s)
A mandatory orientation is required prior to admission to the program.
Program Course List
| COSMO 112 | Infection Control Principles & Practices | 2 |
| COSMO 117 | Trichology | 4 |
| COSMO 137 | Application of Haircutting, Hairstyling, and Thermal Styling | 13 |
| COSMO 146 | Chemical Texture Services | 5 |
| COSMO 147 | Wet Styling and Long Hair Design | 5 |
| COSMO 159 | Lab Clinic I | 7 |
| COSMO 163 | Lab Clinic II | 9 |
| COSMO 167 | General Science of Hair Coloring | 6 |
| COSMO 172 | Lab Clinic III | 10 |
| COSMO 175 | Cosmetology Salon Business Practices | 3 |
| COSMO 181 | Artificial Hair | 2 |
| COSMO 226 | Advanced Hair Coloring | 8 |
| COSMO 232 | State Board Practical Preparation | 6 |
| COSMO 234 | Lab Clinic IV | 9 |
| COSMO 237 | State Board Written Test Review | 2 |
| COSMO 245CAP | Cosmetology Capstone | 2 |
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| English Composition | 5 |
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| Public Speaking | 5 |
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| MAT 111 | Math for Cosmo/Esth Professionals | 5 |
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| Any 100-Level Math Class | 5 |
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| General Psychology | 5 |
| COLL 102 | College Success for All | 3 |
| Computer Literacy Requirement | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 114-119 |
NOTE:
MAT 111: preferred
English Composition or higher
General Psychology or other social science or humanities class
Computer Literacy Requirement: Complete an approved computer literacy course or successfully pass the computer literacy exam
Students not meeting state licensure hours requirements will take one or more of the following internship courses: