Program Description
Southern Arkansas University Tech’s Cosmetology program allows students to earn a technical certificate and complete the required number of hours to sit for the state board license exams. During the program, students will learn the basic cosmetology skills as set forth by the Arkansas Department of Health-Cosmetology Division. The training to become a licensed cosmetologist includes haircutting, coloring, perming, styling, manicuring, pedicuring and facials as well as cosmetics. Students also learn salon development. Students practice the skills learned in a model salon/lab setting. Upon successful completion of all courses, the student will be prepared to take the National Cosmetology Theory Examination.
The courses included in this technical certificate apply toward completion of the Cosmetology Associate of Applied (A.A.S.) degree.
General Requirements
- The technical certificate requires successful completion of 45 credit hours.
- A minimum 2.00 cumulative grade point average is required for graduation.
- Satisfaction of all financial obligations due to the college is required for graduation.
Residency Requirement
The student is required to complete a minimum of 15 semester hours in residence at SAU Tech for associate degrees and technical certificates and half of the credit hours required for certificates of proficiency as well as complete all other graduation requirements. Students who wish to pursue additional degrees must complete a minimum of 15 credit hours of difference between the degrees.
Degree Plan
Semester I (15 hours)
Semester II (15 hours)
| COSM 1015 | Hair Cutting/Styling & Related Theory 2 | 5 |
| COSM 1017 | Chemical Reformation & Related Theory | 7 |
| COSM 1113 | Principles of Hair Coloring & Related Theory | 3 |
Semester III (15 hours)
| COSM 2003 | Manicuring & Related Theory | 3 |
| COSM 2002 | Principles of Skin Care & Related Theory | 2 |
| COSM 2017 | Hair Cutting/Styling & Related Theory 3 | 7 |
| COSM 2013 | Preparation for State Licensing | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 45