Cosmetology Certificate

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(Code 1261)

This Michigan Department of Commerce Division of Licensing and Regulations-approved program prepares students to take the State Licensing Board Examination. More than 900 hours are spent in lab work and 1,500 attendance hours are required. Admission is granted for fall semester only. To begin second-year coursework, students must have passed all written tests with a minimum of 75 percent and completed at least 690 clock hours. Departmental approval is required for any exceptions. This program is offered in 18-week semesters.

Students interested in receiving an associate degree should see a counselor.

Prerequisite courses may apply to this program.

Program Requirements

BUSN 151 - Customer Relations 1 credit
CMIS 101 - Computer Literacy 3 credit *
COSM 120 - Cosmetology 1 12 credit
COSM 130 - Cosmetology 2 12 credit
COSM 135 - Cosmetology 3 6 credit
COSM 220 - Cosmetology 4 16 credit
COSM 230 - Cosmetology 5 16 credit

Note:

*This program requirement may be waived by competency testing.

A Cosmetology Management Associate of Applied Science Degree is also available.

Minimum of 30 unduplicated credits (100 level or higher) required.