Department website: https://www.cerritos.edu/cosmetology/

CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT

The curriculum prepares the student for the State Board of Cosmetology Examination for Esthetician. Students enrolling in the Esthetician Major Requirements should contact the Cosmetology  department for information regarding the cost of the kit, uniforms, and books.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

• Students will develop the necessary theoretical and practical skills to define, maintain and complete their personal educational and career goals.
• Students will demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with peers and clients from different cultural and social backgrounds.
• Students will demonstrate the ability to evaluate client needs, assess different options and develop the best approach to achieve desired results.
• Students will develop values and beliefs in their role as members of a culturally diverse society and provide services for their community.

Program Requirements

Course List

Code Number	Course Title	Units
Required Courses
First Session
COS 115A	Introduction to Skin Care A	2.0
COS 115B	Introduction to Skin Care B	2.0
COS 116A	Introduction to Skin Beautification A	2.0
COS 116B	Introduction to Skin Beautification B	2.0
COS 102	Health and Safety in the Beauty Industry	1.0
COS 103	Science in the Beauty Industry	1.0
Second Session
COS 117A	Advanced Skin Care A	2.0
COS 117B	Advanced Skin Care B	2.0
COS 118A	Advanced Skin Beautification A	2.0
COS 118B	Advanced Skin Beautification B	2.0
COS 106	Business in the Beauty Industry	1.0
COS 119	State Board Preparation-Esthetician License	1.0
Total Units		20

Recommended Courses

Course List

Code Number	Course Title	Units
TH 123	Stage Make-Up	3.0
BA 153	Introduction to Entrepreneurship	3.0