91Òù¸¾

Cosmetology Certificate

2025-2026

CIP 120401 (COS1)

This two-year program is designed to teach students theory, hair care techniques including cuts, color, perms, and styling; nail technology and skin care. Students will be prepared to earn certificates in Cosmetology, and will be prepared for entry-level positions in the cosmetology industry.

Admission Requirements

  • Admission to Arapahoe Community College
  • This certificate is only available to high school students enrolled in Concurrent Enrollment programming offered at Colorado's Finest School of Choice and Highlands Ranch High School.

Program Requirements

Major Courses
COS 1003 - Introduction to Hair and Scalp
1.0 Credits
COS 1010 - Introduction to Hair Coloring
2.0 Credits
COS 1011 - Intermediate: Hair Coloring
2.0 Credits
COS 1020 - Introduction to Haircutting
2.0 Credits
COS 1021 - Intermediate I: Haircutting
2.0 Credits
COS 1030 - Introduction to Hairstyling
2.0 Credits
COS 1031 - Intermediate I: Hairstyling
2.0 Credits
COS 1040 - Introduction to Chemical Texture
1.0 Credits
COS 1041 - Intermediate I: Chemical Texture
1.0 Credits
COS 1050 - Laws, Rules and Regulations
1.0 Credits
COS 2003 - Intermediate I: Hair and Scalp
1.0 Credits
COS 2010 - Intermediate II: Haircoloring
2.0 Credits
COS 2011 - Advanced Haircoloring
2.0 Credits
COS 2020 - Intermediate II: Haircutting
2.0 Credits
COS 2021 - Advanced Haircutting
2.0 Credits
COS 2030 - Intermediate II: Hairstyling
2.0 Credits
COS 2031 - Advanced Hairstyling
1.0 Credits
COS 2040 - Intermediate II: Chemical Texture
1.0 Credits
COS 2041 - Advanced Chemical Texture
1.0 Credits
COS 2050 - Management, Ethics, Interpersonal Skills & Salesmanship
1.0 Credits
COS 2061 - Advanced Infection Control and Prevention
1.0 Credits
EST 1010 - Introduction to Skin Care
3.0 Credits
EST 1011 - Intermediate Skin Care
2.0 Credits
EST 2010 - Advanced Skin Care
2.0 Credits
EST 2011 - Make-up for Skin Care Professionals
1.0 Credits
EST 2012 - Hair Removal
3.0 Credits
NAT 1008 - Introduction to Manicures, Pedicures, and Artificial Nails
3.0 Credits
NAT 1058 - Intermediate Manicuring, Pedicures, and Artificial Nails
2.0 Credits
NAT 1059 - Intermediate Manicuring, Pedicures, and Artificial Nails II
2.0 Credits
NAT 2008 - Advanced Manicuring, Pedicures, and Artificial Nails
4.0 Credits
Total: 54 credit hours

Graduation Requirements

  • Apply for graduation online at .
  • As a graduate of a Career and Technical Education program you will be contacted by an 91Òù¸¾ employee in approximately six months to verify your employment information. This information gathering is a federal requirement to ensure that 91Òù¸¾ receives certain federal funding.