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Revised 6.19.22A Course of Study forCOSMETOLOGYThe Cosmetology Department is an exciting place of color, shape, and beauty. We welcome you to join ourprogram, where you can obtain the education you need to succeed in the cosmetology, skin care, and nail careindustries. These well-established programs will prepare you for a career as a platform artist, educator, stylist,colorist, salon owner, sales representative, and makeup artist, as well as offer you the opportunity to work in thetelevision and movie industries, or on cruise ships. Our program prepares you to take the State board examinationfor a cosmetology license.Information regarding the cosmetology program is available in the Cosmetology Department, (310) 434-4292, andthrough the SMC website (smc.edu).PROGRAMS OFFEREDAssociate Degree Cosmetology (18 units to total 1,000 hours)Certificates of Achievement Cosmetology (18 units to total 1,000 hours) Esthetician (13 units to total 600 hours) Nail Care (9 units to total 400 hours) Salon Business (14 units)ASSOCIATE DEGREE REQUIREMENTSAn Associate degree is granted upon successful completion of a program of study with a minimum overall gradepoint average (GPA) of 2.0 (C) and a minimum of 60 degree applicable semester units, including: Completion of the area of emphasis with a grade of C or higher in each course, or with a P if the coursewas taken on a Pass/No Pass basis, and the P is equal to a C or higher; Completion of at least 50% of area of emphasis units at Santa Monica College. Department Chairs have thediscretion to waive the 50% minimum units required at SMC to meet the major or area of emphasis. Allmajor coursework must be completed with a “C” or better grade; Completion of one of the following general education patterns: SMC GE, CSU GE, or IGETC; Completion of the SMC Global Citizenship graduation requirement.CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT REQUIREMENTSA Certificate of Achievement is granted upon successful completion of a program of study with a minimum overallgrade point average (GPA) of 2.0 (C) and a designated minimum number of units, including: Completion of the area of emphasis with a grade of C or higher in each course, or with a P if the course wastaken on a Pass/No Pass basis, and the P is equal to a C or higher; Completion of at least 50% of area of emphasis units at Santa Monica College. Department Chairs have thediscretion to waive the 50% minimum units required at SMC to meet the major or area of emphasis. Allmajor coursework must be completed with a “C” or better grade.Note: Department Certificates are not noted on student transcripts. Students must submit a petition to therelevant academic department to be awarded a Department Certificate.CATALOG RIGHTSA student may satisfy the requirements of a degree that were in effect at any time of the student’s continuousenrollment. Continuous enrollment means attendance in at least one semester (Fall or Spring) in each academicyear.SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON REVERSE.
Revised 6.19.22COSMETOLOGY, ASSOCIATE DEGREE OR CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENTProgram Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of the program, students will be able to demonstrate professionallevel skill in her cutting, hair coloring, hair styling, nail care, and skin care. Additionally, the student will beproficient in health and safety procedures in common use in salons. Upon completion, the student will be eligibleto take the California State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering licensure exam.AREA OF EMPHASIS: (18 UNITS)Required Hours:1,000 hours minimum, including the courses specified belowRequired Related Science Courses:COSM 10ARelated Science 1ACOSM 10BRelated Science 1BCOSM 20Related Science 2COSM 30Related Science 3COSM 50ARelated Science 5Required Hair Cutting Courses:COSM 11AHair Cutting 1COSM 21AHair Cutting 2COSM 42Men’s Hair StylingRequired Hair Styling Courses:COSM 11BHair Styling 1COSM 21BHair Styling 2Required Hair Coloring Courses:COSM 11CHair Coloring 1COSM 21CHair Coloring 2Required Permanent Wave Course:COSM 11DPermanent Wave 1Required Curly Hair Technique Course:COSM 21ECurly Hair Techniques 2Required Nail Care Courses:COSM 16Nail Care 1COSM 26Nail Care 2COSM 36Nail Care 3Required Esthetician Courses:COSM 18Skin Care 1COSM 28BSkin Care 2BCOSM 28ASkin Care 2ACOSM 48BAdvanced Make-UpRequired Salon Management Course:COSM 64Salon ManagementSalon Experience Courses:In order to fulfill any outstanding required hours, students must enroll in one or more of the following Saloncourses (1 unit minimum).NOTE: Students may NOT enroll in any of the courses below until they have completed at least 300 hours ofpractical activity AND have completed all of the following COSM courses above: 10A, 10B, 11A, 11B, 11C, 11D,11E, 16, and 18.COSM 95ASalon ExperienceCOSM 95CSalon ExperienceCOSM 95BSalon ExperienceCOSM 95DSalon ExperienceSUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON REVERSE.
Revised 6.19.22ESTHETICIAN, CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENTThe esthetician program provides students with professional-level skill in client consultation, skin analysis, andmanual, chemical, and electrical facials, as well as eyebrow shaping, waxing, the application of strip and individualeyelashes, and makeup application. Additionally, students will become proficient in health and safety proceduresin common use in salons and spas. Upon completion, the student will be eligible to take the State Board ofCosmetology and Barbering/NIC Esthetician licensure exam.Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of the program, students will demonstrate entry-levelproficiencies needed in a professional spa environment including skin analysis, product application, massage andwaxing techniques required for specific skin types and skin conditions. Students will be able to demonstrateknowledge of electrical modalities and chemical peels at a level applicable to enter the esthetic workplace as wellas pass their California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology Esthetic examination.AREA OF EMPHASIS: (12 UNITS)Required Hours:600 hours minimum including the courses specified belowRequired Related Science Courses:COSM 10ARelated Science 1ACOSM 30Related Science 3COSM 10BRelated Science 1BCOSM 50EWritten Preparation for EstheticianState Board ExamCOSM 20Related Science 2Required Esthetician Courses:COSM 18Skin Care 1COSM 38BMechanical ExfoliationCOSM 28ASkin Care 2ACOSM 38CChemical ExfoliationCOSM 28BSkin Care 2BCOSM 48Skin Care 4COSM 38Skin Care 3COSM 48BAdvanced Make-UpRequired Salon Management Course:COSM 64Salon ManagementIn order to fulfill any outstanding required hours, students must enroll in one or more of the following Saloncourses: (1 unit minimum)NOTE: Students may NOT enroll in any of the courses below until they have completed at least 90 hours ofpracticum activity AND have completed all of the following COSM courses: 10A, 10B, and 18.Salon Experience Courses:COSM 95ASalon ExperienceCOSM 95CSalon ExperienceCOSM 95BSalon ExperienceCOSM 95DSalon ExperienceSUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON REVERSE.
Revised 6.19.22NAIL CARE, CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENTThe Nail Care program provides students with professional level skill in manicures, pedicures, nail tips, acrylics, gelnails, and 3-D nail art. Additionally, students will become proficient in health and safety procedures in commonuse in salons and spas. Upon completion, the student will be eligible to take the State Board of Cosmetology andBarbering/NIC Manicure licensure exam.Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of the Nail Care program, students will demonstrate professionallevel skill in manicures, pedicures, nail tips, acrylics, gel nails, and 3-D nail art. Additionally, the student will beproficient in health and safety procedures in common use in salons and spas.AREA OF EMPHASIS: (9 UNITS)Required Hours:400 hours minimum including the courses specified belowRequired Related Science Courses:COSM 10ARelated Science 1ACOSM 20Related Science 2COSM 10BRelated Science 1BCOSM 50NWritten Preparation for Nail CareState Board ExamRequired Nail Care Courses:COSM 16Nail Care 1COSM 36Nail Care 3COSM 26Nail Care 2COSM 46Nail Care 4Required Salon Management Course:COSM 64Salon ManagementTheory and Practical Activity: In order to fulfill any outstanding required hours, students must enroll into one ormore of the following Salon courses: (1 unit minimum)NOTE: Students may NOT enroll in any of the courses below until they have completed at least 80 hours ofpracticum activity AND have completed all of the following COSM courses: 10A, 10B, and 16.Salon Experience Courses:COSM 95ASalon ExperienceCOSM 95CSalon ExperienceCOSM 95BSalon ExperienceCOSM 95DSalon ExperienceSUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON REVERSE.
Revised 6.19.22SALON BUSINESS, CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT*Students may complete the area of emphasis (major) requirements in effect at the time enrollment begins or therequirements in effect at graduation as long as continuous enrollment is maintained. *Continuous enrollmentmeans attendance in at least one semester (Fall or Spring) in each academic year.At least 50% of the units required for Department Certificates must be completed at Santa Monica College.Department Chairs have the discretion to waive the 50% minimum units required at SMC to meet the major orarea of emphasis. All major coursework must be completed with a “C” or better grade.A Department Certificate in Salon Business will aid cosmetologists, estheticians and manicurists in establishing andrunning their own business/salon.Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of the Salon Business Certificate, students will demonstrate anunderstanding of the key points for operating and supervising a salon/spa business. Students will be able to applybusiness principles to the salon and spa business.AREA OF EMPHASIS: (14 UNITS)Required Courses:ACCTG 21Business Bookkeeping3BUS 34Introduction to Social Media Marketing3CIS 4Business Information Systems with Applications3COSM 64Salon Management2Select 1 Course from the following:BUS 1Introduction to Business3BUS 20Principles of Marketing3BUS 65Management Principles3TEACHER TRAINING (IN COSMETOLOGY)This program is temporarily suspended. Many of the required classes are not being offered at this time. If you areinterested in this certificate program, please contact the Cosmetology department at (310) 434-4292.SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON REVERSE.
Our program prepares you to take the State board examination for a cosmetology license. Information regarding the cosmetology program is available in the Cosmetology Department, (310) 434 -4292, and through the SMC website (smc.edu). PROGRAMS OFFERED . Associate Degree Cosmetology (18 units to total 1,000 hours) Certificates of Achievement
